Home Health Agencies in ZIP 51201 (Sheldon, IA)
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies serving ZIP 51201 in Sheldon, IA, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 out of 5 among rated providers.
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
Home Health Agencies on record in ZIP 51201
CMS snapshot for ZIP 51201
The current snapshot records 2 home health agenciess in ZIP 51201; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.5 out of 5 at SANFORD HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SHELDON (non-profit). Among agencies reporting timeliness, 98.7% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 88.5% for walking and 87.9% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 3.5 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | SANFORD HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SHELDON (3.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 98.7% |
| Avg improved walking | 88.5% |
What to weigh in ZIP 51201
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 51201, Sheldon, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SHELDON | 3.5 | 3.5 | 98.7% | 88.5% | 87.9% | non-profit |
| UNIVERSAL PEDIATRICS | Not rated | — | — | — | — | for-profit |
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About the data
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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