Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sibley, Iowa
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sibley (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
92
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sibley, Iowa, is adequate with two facilities available, one of which is highly recommended. Families should consider Sibley Specialty Care, which boasts an A+ rating and 5-star quality, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Sibley Specialty Care (95) — Sibley Specialty Care boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an outstanding CMS rating of 5★, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With a grade of A+ and no fines, this non-profit facility focuses on community well-being, ensuring residents receive exceptional support in a nurturing environment.
The other 1 Sibley facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Sibley Specialty Care boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an outstanding CMS rating of 5★, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With a grade of A+ and no fines, this non-profit facility focuses on community well-being, ensuring residents receive exceptional support in a nurturing environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sibley Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sibley Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sibley's city average is 2.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Sibley facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sibley avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sibley facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sibley, IA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sibley (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sibley "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sibley?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.