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Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Sioux City, IA 511031705 View Map

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

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Overview of Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is located in Sioux City, Iowa. It offers a continuum of care including independent living apartments, assisted living options, and skilled nursing care. The facility provides a nurturing environment with a focus on individual health goals and community engagement.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.96/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 52

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

72.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.9M

Operating deficit

-$244.3K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$9,928,011.00

Operating deficit

$-244,335.00

Payroll costs

$4.3M

43.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.8M

Total costs $10.1M

52-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Assisted Living Programs for People with Dementia

License Date

March 8, 1999

Additional licensing details

License number: S0038

CMS Certification Number: 165266

County: Woodbury

Ownership & operating entity

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is administrated by Becky Duncan.

Owner name: | Holy Spirit Retirement Home (ALP) | S0504 | VIEW

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 7122931953

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Independent Apartments, Spiritual Life, Activities, Dining

Religious Services

Yes

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:July 9, 2025

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66.20

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#N/A

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Holy Spirit Retirement Home

SNF

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THE DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY

72.6%

$9,743,485.00

$4,295,086.00

44.1%

62.40

3/5

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Floyd Senior Living

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Bickford of Sioux City

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B-

Sunrise Retirement Community

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Sioux City

Bed Count: 234

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: ROTH, SAMANTHA

CCN: 165473

Occupancy: 134.2%

Home Revenue: $14,111,877.00

Payroll Costs: $7,264,870.00

Payroll %: 51.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 66.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.1901

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bed Options: Studio

CountrysideHealth Care Center

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Sioux City

Bed Count: 101

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: #N/A

CCN: 165540

Occupancy: 49.3%

Home Revenue: $3,984,968.00

Payroll Costs: $1,959,343.00

Payroll %: 49.2%

Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 511031705

Bed Count: 78

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: THE DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY

CCN: 165266

Occupancy: 72.6%

Home Revenue: $9,743,485.00

Payroll Costs: $4,295,086.00

Payroll %: 44.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 62.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9559

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Floyd Senior Living

Type of care: AL

Community: Sergeant Bluff

Bed Count: 47

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Bickford of Sioux City

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Sioux City

Bed Count: 41

Pets Allowed: Yes

Sioux City, IA 511031705

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

24,052

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	9	9.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	40	7.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

59 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

5.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

2hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

1.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

5.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

of total hours from contractors

2,171 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	40	0	40	11,496	91	100%	7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	0	10	4,012	91	100%	8
Registered Nurse	9	0	9	3,794	91	100%	9.2
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	1,170	90	99%	6.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	585	84	92%	5.3
Administrator	2	0	2	528	62	68%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	477	61	67%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	433	55	60%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	416	52	57%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	230	54	59%	3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	146	53	58%	2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	106	53	58%	1.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	82	14	15%	5.8
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	44	26	29%	1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	25	4	4%	6.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	0	1	1	12	6	7%	2
Medical Director	0	1	1	1	1	1%	0.5

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Total Health inspections 5

Near Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 28

29% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.7

5.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 24 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 28

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 07, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Diocese of Sioux City

Resident Census by Payment Source

62 Total Residents

Medicare 10 (16.1%)

Medicaid 27 (43.5%)

Private Pay/Other 25 (40.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.5

37% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 16.3

24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.9%

42% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.8%

55% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.3%

12% above Iowa average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.1%

13% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.1%

75% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.9%

24% below Iowa average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.5%

87% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.8%

22% below Iowa average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.8%

12% below Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.4%

1% above Iowa average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.4%

48% above Iowa average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 67.3%

21% worse than Iowa average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

Influenza Vaccine 67.2%

8% worse than Iowa average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Holy Spirit Retirement Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 72.6% ↑ 12.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$244,335 ↑ ~$610K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,937,366 ↑ ~$223K vs 2022

Profit Margin -2.5% ↑ 7.8pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.1%	97.2%	95.7%	94.8%	98.0%	96.8%	95.4%	93.6%	86.5%	73.1%	68.1%	60.2%	72.6%
Beds	150	150	152	94	128	128	128	128	128	94	94	78	78
Net Income	$177,512	$297,642	$717,029	-$151,077	$406,097	$430,514	-$89,031	$67,501	-$882,386	$1,677,022	$953,621	-$854,185	-$244,335
Gross Revenue	$7,342,849	$7,648,405	$7,542,012	$9,635,835	$11,127,112	$10,946,533	$11,808,903	$12,142,068	$12,275,252	$13,678,983	$12,018,415	$8,322,185	$9,743,485
Operating Expenses	$7,037,517	$7,185,720	$7,464,768	$8,353,866	$8,818,549	$9,264,181	$9,941,084	$9,780,957	$10,498,135	$9,684,599	$8,250,909	$8,075,369	$8,254,727
Net Patient Revenue	$7,127,973	$7,223,248	$7,185,296	$8,039,010	$9,001,883	$9,565,216	$9,720,581	$9,636,389	$9,383,662	$9,615,854	$8,894,544	$6,864,299	$7,906,824
Total Payroll	$4,454,548	$4,467,609	$4,803,105	$5,574,007	$4,995,866	$5,280,589	$5,663,205	$5,917,690	$5,964,229	$5,410,924	$5,066,213	$4,714,588	$4,937,366
Profit Margin %	2.4%	3.9%	9.5%	-1.6%	3.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	0.6%	-7.2%	12.3%	7.9%	-10.3%	-2.5%
Medicare %	5.0%	2.7%	3.0%	6.1%	6.2%	7.2%	8.5%	5.6%	8.6%	13.9%	11.3%	6.3%	11.3%
Medicaid %	26.9%	26.3%	27.6%	38.2%	23.6%	23.2%	20.1%	20.7%	21.5%	33.7%	36.9%	59.0%	49.5%
Private %	68.1%	71.0%	69.3%	55.6%	70.2%	69.6%	71.4%	73.7%	69.9%	52.4%	51.7%	34.7%	39.2%
Revenue/Day	$135	$135	$135	$247	$197	$211	$218	$220	$232	$383	$381	$358	$383
Cost/Day	$134	$135	$141	$257	$193	$204	$223	$224	$260	$385	$353	$421	$400
Avg Length of Stay	169.0 days	294.1 days	478.2 days	756.4 days	429.4 days	321.4 days	153.7 days	228.4 days	165.8 days	122.6 days	174.4 days	249.1 days	189.5 days

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Holy Spirit Retirement Home is an Assisted Living Home in Iowa

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

20 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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