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Best Nursing Homes in Sioux City, IA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Sioux City, IA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sioux City, IA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sioux City, IA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sioux City, IA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data

Sunrise Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
RC
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 71
Rank #136 / 407
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #60 / 407
+20%
6.19
Facility 6.19
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #3 / 249
-23%+44%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #78 / 250
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #119 / 250
-68A+
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 45
Rank #411 / 528
Samantha Roth
$13.6M
Facility $13.6M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #25 / 251
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #19 / 251
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #94 / 251
165473
Kingsley Specialty Care
NH
HC
Kingsley (West 3Rd Street)
43
Facility 43
IA AVG 71
Rank #315 / 407
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #177 / 407
-4%
3.29
Facility 3.29
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #234 / 249
+67%-23%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #190 / 250
7.8
Facility 7.8
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #234 / 250
-34-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 45
Rank #415 / 528
Jackie Loghry Pirner
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #158 / 251
$1.9M
Facility $1.9M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #214 / 251
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #228 / 251
165329
Countryside Health Care Center-
NH
AL
MC
Sioux City (Morningside Avenue)
101
Facility 101
IA AVG 71
Rank #66 / 407
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #287 / 407
-35%------------
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 45
Rank #470 / 528
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #215 / 251
$2.3M
Facility $2.3M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #209 / 251
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #87 / 251
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Holy Spirit Retirement Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Sioux City
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 71
Rank #252 / 407
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #386 / 407
-67%
3.96
Facility 3.96
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #148 / 249
-54%-8%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 255
28
Facility 28
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #183 / 250
5.6
Facility 5.6
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #194 / 250
-13-
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 45
Rank #2 / 528
The Diocese Of Sioux City
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #68 / 251
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #79 / 251
62.4%
Facility 62.4%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #180 / 251
165266
Westwood Specialty Care
NH
Sioux City
85
Facility 85
IA AVG 71
Rank #97 / 407
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
IA AVG 75.4%
Rank #49 / 407
+22%
3.57
Facility 3.57
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #207 / 249
-19%-17%
$166.7k
Facility $166.7k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #249 / 255
91
Facility 91
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #249 / 250
11.4
Facility 11.4
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #243 / 250
378-
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 45
Rank #470 / 528
Michael Jurgens
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #30 / 251
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #81 / 251
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #241 / 251
165271
Overview of Holy Spirit Retirement Home

Welcome to Holy Spirit Retirement Home, a distinguished senior living community located in Sioux City, Iowa. Holy Spirit offers a unique continuum of care approach, providing residents with independent living apartments, various assisted living options, and skilled nursing home care. Each resident’s individual needs take center stage as their services are thoughtfully tailored to help them achieve their specific health goals. Residents can look forward to an enriching experience, as Holy Spirit Retirement Home is committed to delivering care that goes beyond the ordinary – it is truly exceptional.
At Holy Spirit Retirement Home, the focus remains on the residents, aiming to provide care that not only meets but exceeds their expectations. The healthcare providers prioritize communication with residents and their families, recognizing the significance of bridging the gap between medical practices and personal beliefs and values. With utmost respect and understanding for each resident’s unique value system, this assisted living community creates a compassionate and supportive environment where residents can flourish. Prospective residents are invited to join Holy Spirit Retirement Home, where exceptional care and a welcoming ambiance await, making it the ideal place for them to embark on a fulfilling and enriched life journey.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Sioux City, IA

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Iowa Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Sioux City, IA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Sioux City, IA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Sioux City, IA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Sioux City, IA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.