Amera Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sioux City, IA

Amera Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sioux City, IA

Overview of Amera Senior Living

Beautifully set in the thriving neighborhood of Sioux City, IA, Amera Senior Living is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features.

With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also available, striving to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 170 Rank #9 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #2 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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.
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About this community

Awards

Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2026
Best Places to Work 2025
Excellence in Healthcare 2024
Executive of the Year 2025
Women Who Lead 2025
Family Business Award 2019

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 17, 2025
ExpirationDecember 17, 2027
CountyWoodbury
License NumberS0505
Year Opened12/17/2025
CertificationsNIDE Certification for Memory Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Amera Senior Living is administered by Jackie Pirner.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call systems, Smoke detectors, Sprinkler system

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Café
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Movie Theater
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activitiesfitness classes, art and creative classes, live music, day trips
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsThe Green Sock Project™
Religious Services

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Amera Senior Living

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Places of interest near Amera Senior Living

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sioux City's city center to Amera Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted 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. 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.
Amera Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sioux City
170
Facility 170
IA AVG 71
Rank #9 / 334
Yes
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 46
Rank #2 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Prime Assisted Living
AL
Sioux City
120
Facility 120
IA AVG 71
Rank #34 / 334
No
88
Facility 88
IA AVG 46
Rank #20 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 18
Rank #119 / 258
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #198 / 295
-3
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 7
Rank #150 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Sunrise Retirement Community
AL
IL
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
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
AL
IL
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
Bickford of Sioux City
AL
MC
Sioux City
41
Facility 41
IA AVG 71
Rank #258 / 334
Yes
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 46
Rank #245 / 424
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
IA AVG 18
Rank #60 / 258
48.8%
Facility 48.8%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #203 / 295
B-9
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #289 / 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
Assisted Living in Iowa

Amera Senior Living 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 Amera Senior Living

Is Amera Senior Living in a walkable area?

Amera Senior Living has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Amera Senior Living?

According to IA state health department records, Amera Senior Living's license number is S0505.

When does Amera Senior Living's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Amera Senior Living's license expires on December 17, 2027.

Does Amera Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Amera Senior Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Amera Senior Living?

Yes, Amera Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Amera Senior Living?

The team at Amera Senior Living can be reached at jlpirner@omegaseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Amera Senior Living?

Jackie Pirner is the administrator of Amera Senior Living.

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