Overview of Maple Heights

Live your best years at Maple Heights, a distinguished community in Sioux City, IA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can keep their peace of mind with beautifully designed accommodations and round-the-clock emergency maintenance. The community also strives to maintain affordability with income-based rents to ease financial burdens.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. A continental breakfast is provided, alongside fully furnished kitchens, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Iowa state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 28m per day ▼ 36% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 36m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 16m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 50m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 14m per day ▼ 53% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
58-bed community Rank #228 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #268 / 282Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #436 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 436th 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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #132 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
46 / 58
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
ExpirationAugust 1, 2026
CountyMonona
License Number670437
CMS Certification Number165267

Ownership & Operating Entity

Maple Heights is administered by Thomas Swanson.

Contact Information

Fax7128811807

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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.

Since 2003 · 23 years of data 25 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2003 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (6% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (8% below)
• Total inspections (13% below)
Latest Inspection December 18, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2527 This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2003. 1.11.2 This facility has 8% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IA avg 1.2).↓ 8% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.91.8 This facility has 6% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.9 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 6% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1315 This facility has 13% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 13% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 18, 2025 inspection found 5 deficiencies including psychotropic medication monitoring, unsafe smoking environment, drug storage, and infection control failures.
  • February 13, 2025 inspection substantiated a complaint and cited failures in care planning, drug labeling/storage, and infection prevention practices.
  • March 4, 2025 plan of correction was accepted, certifying the facility in substantial compliance after prior deficiencies.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.02
36% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.11
49% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 6.7%
766% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 34.8%
35% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 47.3%
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Parking Available

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sioux City's city center to Maple Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Iowa

Maple Heights is located in Sioux City, 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
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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 Maple Heights

Is Maple Heights in a walkable area?

Maple Heights has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Maple Heights?

According to IA state health department records, Maple Heights's license number is 670437.

When does Maple Heights's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Maple Heights's license expires on August 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Maple Heights?

Maple Heights's occupancy is 79%.

Who is the administrator of Maple Heights?

Thomas Swanson is the administrator of Maple Heights.

How many beds does Maple Heights have?

Maple Heights has 58 beds.

Are there photos of Maple Heights?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Maple Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

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