
Compare Assisted Living around Sioux City (Metro Area)
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.
| Sunrise Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#136 / 406 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
45
Rank
#411 / 528 | Studio | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
19
Rank
#5 / 286 | 90.5% | A+ | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 294 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#284 / 294 |
| Heart of Siouxland Senior Care | AL NH | Sioux City | 20
Facility
20
IA AVG
71
Rank
#401 / 406 | No |
66
Facility
66
IA AVG
45
Rank
#118 / 528 | - | - | 33.0% | - | - | - | - |
| Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place | AL IL RESC RC | Sioux City | 60
Facility
60
IA AVG
71
Rank
#213 / 406 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IA AVG
45
Rank
#160 / 528 | - | 32
Facility
32
IA AVG
19
Rank
#39 / 286 | - | - | 9 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
7
Rank
#146 / 294 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 294 |
| Bickford of Sioux City | AL MC | Sioux City (Indian Hills Drive) | 41
Facility
41
IA AVG
71
Rank
#320 / 406 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
IA AVG
45
Rank
#295 / 528 | Private Rooms | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 286 | 48.8% | B- | 22 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#186 / 294 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#284 / 294 |
| Floyd Senior Living | AL | Sergeant Bluff | 47
Facility
47
IA AVG
71
Rank
#272 / 406 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
IA AVG
45
Rank
#152 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
19
Rank
#182 / 286 | - | - | 10 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#89 / 294 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#231 / 294 |
| The Heritage At Northern Hills | AL IL RC | Sioux City (Teton Trace) | 128
Facility
128
IA AVG
71
Rank
#32 / 406 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
IA AVG
45
Rank
#430 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
IA AVG
19
Rank
#75 / 286 | 49.2% | - | 22 | 10
Facility
10
IA AVG
7
Rank
#232 / 294 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#269 / 294 |
| Brookdale Sioux City | AL IL NH RESC | Sioux City | - | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IA AVG
45
Rank
#160 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Amera Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Sioux City (4Th Street) | 170
Facility
170
IA AVG
71
Rank
#10 / 406 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Whispering Creek Senior Living | AL IL MC | Sioux City | 110
Facility
110
IA AVG
71
Rank
#56 / 406 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
IA AVG
45
Rank
#514 / 528 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
IA AVG
19
Rank
#160 / 286 | 0 | A+ | 24 | 9
Facility
9
IA AVG
7
Rank
#220 / 294 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#248 / 294 |
| Holy Spirit Retirement Home | AL IL MC NH SNF | Sioux City | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
71
Rank
#251 / 406 | No |
91
Facility
91
IA AVG
45
Rank
#2 / 528 | - | 27
Facility
27
IA AVG
19
Rank
#61 / 286 | 25.0% | - | 20 | 11
Facility
11
IA AVG
7
Rank
#244 / 294 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 294 |
| Kosgrove Estates | AL | Sioux Center | 20 Residents | No |
32
Facility
32
IA AVG
45
Rank
#356 / 528 | Apartments | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Spirit Retirement Home | AL IL MC NH SNF | Sioux City | - | No |
36
Facility
36
IA AVG
45
Rank
#324 / 528 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Welcome to Sunrise Retirement Community, a distinguished assisted living community nestled in Sioux City, Iowa. Sunrise takes great pride in its resident-centered care philosophy, focusing on individual needs and promoting the “freedom of choice” for the beloved residents. The community’s approach aims to create an inviting and less institutionalized environment, allowing residents to experience increased independence, privacy, and flexibility in their daily lives. At Sunrise, the team tailors services to cater to each resident’s unique preferences and requirements, ensuring they receive the best possible care that suits them best.
As part of Sunrise Retirement Community’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the residents, the community has embraced the Eden approach, fostering meaningful connections with children, pets, and green spaces, further enriching their daily experiences. The funding sources for Sunrise include Medicare, Medicaid, third-party arrangements, and private payment options, ensuring that compassionate care is provided while addressing residents’ financial considerations. At Sunrise Retirement Community, the staff deeply cares for the residents, establishes meaningful connections every day, leads with boldness, and serves faithfully, creating a nurturing and fulfilling environment for all.
Heart of Siouxland Senior Care is a 20-bed nursing home and assisted living community on Virginia Street in Sioux City, Iowa, located about a mile from the city center. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, providing multiple payment options for families.
The community’s small 20-bed scale allows it to offer a quiet residential environment. It currently operates at a 33 percent occupancy rate, meaning rooms are readily available. Daily life here includes an active resident council, which meets regularly to give those who live there a direct voice in planning activities, reviewing policies, and shaping the community’s overall care quality.
The area carries a walk score of 66, meaning it is moderately walkable, and some daily errands can be managed on foot. Individuals looking for a collaborative care setting close to downtown Sioux City can reach out to the community to discuss current room availability and daily routines.
Charter of Northpark Place is an assisted living community in Sioux City, Iowa. It offers 48 independent living apartments, 57 assisted living apartments, and 2 guest suites. At Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place, seniors experience an enriching and empowering lifestyle with compassionate caregivers treating them like family. The community boasts a leadership team with decades of experience, ensuring residents receive top-notch care and attention.
Residents have access to a wide range of amenities and services, including meals, housekeeping, laundry services, pet-friendly facilities, private dining, beauty/barber services, a fitness center, arts and crafts studio, internet access, chapel, concierge service, pharmacy support, pendant use for safety, and free transportation. Engaging life-enrichment programs provide abundant choices, fostering a full and connected life. Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place is dedicated to delivering the highest quality senior living experience, offering a life filled with joy and comfort.
Bickford of Sioux City presents a warm and welcoming home for its residents of assisted living and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The cozy home offers an environment where the holistic wellness of seniors is met. Bickford of Davenport strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its assisted living seniors, making it an ideal place to call a new home.
An assisted living with memory care community expects Bickford’s management to promote its residents’ independence while receiving full daily support, housekeeping, transportation, individualized memory care training, and medication management.
Floyd Place is a distinguished assisted living community situated in the heart of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Residents at Floyd Place flourish in an engaging senior living environment, surrounded by an array of invigorating activities and enriching social outings, complemented by compassionate care and top-notch assisted living services.
From spa days to ball games, seniors of all interests find something to participate in and relish. Whether they are seeking respite care, a short-term stay, or an urgent placement, Floyd Place offers a welcoming space where seniors can fully engage and savor life.
The Heritage at Northern Hills sits on the north side of Sioux City, in the Teton Trace neighborhood of Woodbury County, at 4002 Teton Trace. It’s a two-story, 128-bed community that’s been open for 26 years, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care under one administrator, Christy Nikkel. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 18: most errands mean getting in a car rather than walking down the block.
Inside, residents choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Right now 63 of the community’s 128 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 49 percent, well below full capacity. Care comes from a team that includes a registered nurse, licensed practical nurses, and certified medication aides, with support available around the clock.
Daily life includes a movie theater, a game room, a salon and barbershop, and a café, plus a restaurant-style dining room for meals. Transportation services help residents get to appointments or run errands without needing a car of their own. Pets are welcome here, so a move doesn’t have to mean parting with a dog or cat.
Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing reviews long-term care communities like this one for health and safety compliance. At The Heritage at Northern Hills, the themes that have come up in that process include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation.
With a mix of independent living, assisted living, and respite options in one place, this is a community built for families who want room to shift the level of care as needs change, without having to relocate to a different facility altogether.
Thirty-two years in, Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place is still doing what it was built for: housing 60 residents across assisted living, independent living, and residential care in Sioux City, Iowa. Jean Stevens runs the place. The neighborhood is walkable enough that residents and visitors can knock out an errand or two on foot (Walk Score 59), though it’s not the kind of area where you’d ditch a car altogether.
Rehabilitation services, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing cover the medical side, and a dedicated Short-Term Stays program exists for people who need a bridge, not a permanent move. Life outside the care schedule looks like happy hours, walking clubs, and group outings, plus a fitness center, an arts and crafts studio, a chapel, and concierge help when residents need it. Pharmacy support and free transportation mean fewer outside errands fall on family members. Pets are allowed, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a house they’ve lived in for decades.
Money-wise: studios start at $3,295 a month, and a larger unit type runs $4,595. State inspectors in Iowa have tended to zero in on medication management and how well the community documents its care planning.
Put it together and Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place reads like a community built for two overlapping groups: people settling in for ongoing assisted living support, and people using the Short-Term Stays track to recover from something and then move on. The mix of nursing coverage, round-the-clock staffing, and a defined short-term option is what makes that dual purpose work.
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.
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.
Serving the Sioux City community for nearly three decades, Holy Spirit Retirement Home is a small nursing home owned and operated by The Diocese of Sioux City. The home provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation support. Pastoral attention to spiritual needs is also available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have different ways to arrange care coverage.
Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes of total nursing support each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses are all part of the care team. Daily hands-on support is a central part of the nursing model, and residents have access to consistent clinical care throughout their stay.
The facility has 52 beds, which maintains a smaller, residential feel while supporting a dedicated rehabilitation program. Residents stay an average of 190 days, including those recovering through post-acute rehabilitation and receiving longer-term care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 91. Many nearby services and destinations are within walking distance, which can make visits easier for family members.
Spiritual care is part of daily life through the home’s Spiritual Life program. The program exists because of the facility’s religious identity and the values associated with Diocese ownership. The community also offers independent apartment-style housing, so residents have an option as their care needs change over time.
State inspections focused on documentation practices, staff training in areas such as dementia care, and the completeness of resident agreements and care plans. The facility continues to address and monitor these areas as part of its daily operations. Families touring the home may want to ask how these matters are monitored daily.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Sioux City, IA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Sioux City, IA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Sioux City, IA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Sioux City, IA?
Assisted living in Sioux City, IA typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Sioux City, IA?
Assisted living facilities in Sioux City, IA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Iowa?
Assisted living in Iowa is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover assisted living?
Iowa Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Iowa) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.












