Whispering Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Sioux City, IA
Whispering Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Sioux City, IA
Whispering Creek is a premier senior living community in Sioux City, Iowa, offering a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, all set in an elegant environment. The dedicated staff at Whispering Creek assists residents with daily living activities, allowing them to focus on their personal lives. With specialized knowledge in memory care services and therapies, the staff ensures residents’ needs are well met.
Round-the-clock care is available to provide comfort and assistance, and the community boasts comfortable living spaces and a range of amenities. From a fitness center and outdoor courtyard to a spacious, naturally lit sitting area and dining room, there are plenty of convenient and recreational areas for residents to enjoy. Beyond physical well-being, the staff also takes care of intellectual, social, and emotional needs by organizing engaging group activities, fostering an active and vibrant community. Located conveniently close to neighborhood businesses and attractions, residents can easily run errands and attend personal appointments. Their thoughtfully designed campus provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring residents feel right at home.
110-bed community Rank #56 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 407 homes in Iowa. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
16 years in operation Rank #160 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th out of 282 homes in Iowa. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #514 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 4, 2010
ExpirationJanuary 4, 2028
CountyWoodbury
License NumberS0307
Year Opened01/04/2010
Whispering Creek Senior Living is administered by Mario Esteves.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactNicole Thomsen, Creative Director
Fax7122762116
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.
Since 2010 · 16 years of data
26 deficiencies
24 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2010 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total inspections (60% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)
• Total inspections (60% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (4% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% below)
Latest Inspection
January 14, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 27 | This facility has 4% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (26 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 4% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2010.
| 1.6 | 1.7 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IA avg 1.7).↓ 6% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 39% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 24 | 15 | This facility has 60% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (24 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 60% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on January 25, 2023 found no deficiencies or regulatory insufficiencies during complaint investigations.
- The facility had recurring issues with dementia-specific staff education and incident reporting, including substantiated complaints in 2021 about delayed incident reports and lack of required dementia training.
- Multiple inspections from 2014 to 2021 documented failures in maintaining secure dementia unit exits, resulting in tenant elopements and substantiated safety violations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 475 / 579 / 654 / 798 / 943 / 1,080 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Whispering Creek Senior Living
2 bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio
1 Bedroom
Places of interest near Whispering Creek Senior Living
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sioux City's city center to Whispering Creek Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.55 miles to nearest hospital (Unity Point Health)
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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#264 / 348 | 4
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#320 / 348 |
| Whispering Creek Senior Living | AL IL MC | Sioux City | 110
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110
IA AVG
71
Rank
#56 / 407 | Yes |
0
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IA AVG
45
Rank
#514 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
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IA AVG
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#160 / 282 | - | A+ | 24 | 9
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
0.8
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#298 / 348 |
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#136 / 407 | Yes |
22
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IA AVG
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#411 / 528 | Studio | - |
90.5%
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90.5%
IA AVG
66.2%
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#58 / 379 | A+ | 25 | 3
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3
IA AVG
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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11
IA AVG
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#184 / 282 | - | - | 10 | 3
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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#321 / 407 | Yes |
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40
IA AVG
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#295 / 528 | Private Rooms | 29
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29
IA AVG
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IA AVG
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#280 / 379 | B- | 22 | 7
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IA AVG
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IA AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Creek Senior Living
What is the license number of Whispering Creek Senior Living?
According to IA state health department records, Whispering Creek Senior Living's license number is S0307.
When does Whispering Creek Senior Living's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Whispering Creek Senior Living's license expires on January 4, 2028.
What is the best email address for Whispering Creek Senior Living?
The team at Whispering Creek Senior Living can be reached at mario.esteves@whisperingcreekseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Whispering Creek Senior Living?
Mario Esteves is the administrator of Whispering Creek Senior Living.
How many beds does Whispering Creek Senior Living have?
Whispering Creek Senior Living has 110 beds.
Are there photos of Whispering Creek Senior Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Whispering Creek Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Whispering Creek Senior Living?
Whispering Creek Senior Living is located at 2609 Nicklaus Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106.
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