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Sunset Park Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dubuque, IA
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Sunset Park Place

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dubuque, IA
3730 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sunset Park Place

Affiliated with the Jaybird Senior Living group, Sunset Park Place is a senior living community in Dubuque, Iowa, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Christian Jordan serves as the administrator. The two-story community has 101 beds. It has been serving residents for 24 years and is located about 3.6 miles from downtown Dubuque.

Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 500 to nearly 1,000 square feet. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 47%, giving families more room availability than communities operating closer to full capacity. The area has a Walk Score of 36, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

Residents have access to an on-site dining room, a full-service salon and barbershop, indoor lounges, and outdoor common areas. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and organized activities are also offered here. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal during their stay. Residents in memory care receive support from caregivers with specialized training as part of the community’s dedicated memory care program.

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts regular unannounced inspections of the community. Inspection reviews have covered routine compliance and procedures for incident reporting, documentation, and resident safety. More recent inspections found no concerns in these areas. Families considering Sunset Park Place may ask how these protocols are managed daily.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 101 Rank #59 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #77 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th 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.
24 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #271 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #222 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 222nd 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.
46.5% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
47 / 101

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 19, 2001
ExpirationOctober 19, 2027
CountyDubuque
License NumberS0127
Year Opened10/19/2001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunset Park Place is administered by Angela Jones.

Contact Information

Email ajones@sunsetparkplace.com
Fax5635832982

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (100% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (48% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% 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. 1427 This facility has 48% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 48% 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. 147 This facility has 100% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.11.76 This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 38% 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. 1313 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 480 / 720 / 960 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunset Park Place

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Places of interest near Sunset Park Place

Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dubuque's city center to Sunset Park Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Dubuque

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. 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.
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.
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
AL
IL
RC
Dubuque (West End District)
198
Facility 198
IA AVG 71
Rank #2 / 334
Yes
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 46
Rank #387 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 18
Rank #160 / 258
44.9%
Facility 44.9%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #228 / 295
8
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #236 / 299
The Rose of Dubuque
AL
NH
Dubuque (Ace Mobile Home Park)
140
Facility 140
IA AVG 71
Rank #21 / 334
Yes
37
Facility 37
IA AVG 46
Rank #264 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
IA AVG 18
Rank #151 / 258
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #197 / 295
14
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 7
Rank #191 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Sunset Park Place
AL
MC
RC
Dubuque
101
Facility 101
IA AVG 71
Rank #59 / 334
Yes
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 46
Rank #271 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
IA AVG 18
Rank #77 / 258
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #222 / 295
13
14
Facility 14
IA AVG 7
Rank #268 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Oak Park Place Dubuque
AL
IL
MC
Dubuque
64
Facility 64
IA AVG 71
Rank #158 / 334
Yes
19
Facility 19
IA AVG 46
Rank #359 / 424
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 18
Rank #114 / 258
23.4%
Facility 23.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #292 / 295
9
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 7
Rank #290 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Assisi Village by Stonehill
AL
IL
MC
Dubuque
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 71
Rank #324 / 334
Yes
12
Facility 12
IA AVG 46
Rank #381 / 424
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 18
Rank #210 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
4
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

Sunset Park Place is located in Dubuque, 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 Sunset Park Place

Is Sunset Park Place in a walkable area?

Sunset Park Place has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sunset Park Place?

According to IA state health department records, Sunset Park Place's license number is S0127.

When does Sunset Park Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Sunset Park Place's license expires on October 19, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunset Park Place?

Sunset Park Place's occupancy is 46.5%.

How long has Sunset Park Place been in business?

Sunset Park Place has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Park Place?

Yes, Sunset Park Place allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Sunset Park Place?

The team at Sunset Park Place can be reached at ajones@sunsetparkplace.com.

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