Sheffield Care Center

Sheffield Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 100 Bennett Drive in Sheffield, Iowa, within Franklin County. The facility operates 45 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It holds dual certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. CMS assigns Sheffield Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting results from state survey inspections that assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating is 3 stars, representing the levels of nursing and aide staff relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Each component is calculated independently, and the overall rating is a composite measure maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under its Nursing Home Care Compare program. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Sheffield Care Center may accept residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet the financial and functional eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment sources directly with the facility by contacting them at (641) 892-4691. When compared to national benchmarks, Sheffield Care Center presents a mixed profile across its rated categories. The national average overall star rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, placing Sheffield Care Center's overall rating of 2 stars below that benchmark. The health inspection rating of 2 stars similarly falls below the national average in that domain. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. The quality measure rating of 4 stars exceeds the national average, indicating relatively favorable performance on clinical outcome indicators. Prospective residents and their families may use these ratings alongside other factors, such as location, specialized services, and visit-based observations, when evaluating care options in the Sheffield area.