Maple Heights

Overview of Maple Heights

Live your best years at Maple Heights, a distinguished community in Sioux City, IA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can keep their peace of mind with beautifully designed accommodations and round-the-clock emergency maintenance. The community also strives to maintain affordability with income-based rents to ease financial burdens.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. A continental breakfast is provided, alongside fully furnished kitchens, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 58 Rank #188 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 334 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #247 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #365 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 365th out of 424 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
17 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #94 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
79.3% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
46 / 58

About this community

License Details

IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
CountyMonona
License Number670437
CMS Certification Number165267

Ownership & Operating Entity

Maple Heights is administered by Thomas Swanson.

Contact Information

Fax7128811807

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (7% below)
• Federal violations (26% below)
• State violations (71% below)
• Violations per inspection (3% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 2527 This facility has 7% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 2331 This facility has 26% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (23 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 26% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 27 This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.71.76 This facility has 3% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 3% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1513 This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Iowa average (15 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sioux City's city center to Maple Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Sioux City

Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
The Heritage At Northern Hills
IL
AL
RC
Sioux City (Teton Trace)
128
Facility 128
IA AVG 71
Rank #29 / 334
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 46
Rank #361 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #60 / 258
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #198 / 295
-6
10
Facility 10
IA AVG 7
Rank #237 / 299
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #274 / 299
Sunrise Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 71
Rank #113 / 334
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 46
Rank #348 / 424
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 18
Rank #4 / 258
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #33 / 295
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 7
Rank #93 / 299
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #289 / 299
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place
IL
AL
RESC
RC
Sioux City
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 71
Rank #177 / 334
Yes
59
Facility 59
IA AVG 46
Rank #131 / 424
-
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 18
Rank #27 / 258
--10
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Maple Heights
IL
Sioux City
58
Facility 58
IA AVG 71
Rank #188 / 334
Yes
17
Facility 17
IA AVG 46
Rank #365 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 18
Rank #247 / 258
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #94 / 295
-15
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sioux City
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #209 / 334
No
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 46
Rank #2 / 424
-
27
Facility 27
IA AVG 18
Rank #46 / 258
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #289 / 295
-7
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 7
Rank #249 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Iowa

Maple Heights is located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Heights

Is Maple Heights in a walkable area?

Maple Heights has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Maple Heights?

According to IA state health department records, Maple Heights's license number is 670437.

What is the occupancy rate at Maple Heights?

Maple Heights's occupancy is 79.3%.

How long has Maple Heights been in business?

Maple Heights has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Maple Heights?

Yes, Maple Heights allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Maple Heights?

Thomas Swanson is the administrator of Maple Heights.

How many beds does Maple Heights have?

Maple Heights has 58 beds.

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