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.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day
13
110-bed community Rank #56 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 403 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
16 years in operation Rank #159 / 286Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 286 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
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.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
3 Better
Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (78% below)
• State violations (14% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% below)
• Violations (78% below)
• State violations (14% below)
• Violations per inspection (49% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
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.
| 6 | 27 | This facility has 78% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 78% better |
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State violations
Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.76 | This facility has 49% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 49% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer |
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
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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Assisted Living | AL | Sioux City | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
72
Rank
#37 / 403 | No |
88
Facility
88
IA AVG
47
Rank
#26 / 504 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
IA AVG
19
Rank
#141 / 286 |
49.2%
Facility
49.2%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#265 / 362 | - | 3 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#150 / 299 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#205 / 299 |
| Whispering Creek Senior Living | AL IL MC | Sioux City | 110
Facility
110
IA AVG
72
Rank
#56 / 403 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
IA AVG
19
Rank
#159 / 286 | - | A+ | 7 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
7
Rank
#225 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
72
Rank
#136 / 403 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
47
Rank
#410 / 504 | Studio | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
19
Rank
#5 / 286 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#49 / 362 | 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
72
Rank
#250 / 403 | No |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
47
Rank
#2 / 504 | - | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
19
Rank
#62 / 286 |
25.0%
Facility
25.0%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#356 / 362 | - | 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
72
Rank
#319 / 403 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IA AVG
47
Rank
#294 / 504 | Private Rooms | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#76 / 286 |
48.8%
Facility
48.8%
IA AVG
67%
Rank
#270 / 362 | B- | 9 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#289 / 299 |
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Whispering Creek Senior Living is located in Sioux City, Iowa.
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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.
How long has Whispering Creek Senior Living been in business?
Whispering Creek Senior Living has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Whispering Creek Senior Living?
Yes, Whispering Creek Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
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.
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