Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sioux City, Iowa
3 of 6 nursing homes in Sioux City (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
374
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$263,192 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Sioux City, Iowa, is adequate, with 6 total facilities and 3 recommended options. Families should be aware of the 2 facilities in the avoid tier due to a total of $263,192 in fines, highlighting the importance of thorough research when selecting care.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Sunrise Retirement Community (90) — Sunrise Retirement Community shines with a perfect Trust Score of 90/100 and an impressive CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring personalized attention in its cozy 74-bed environment, all while maintaining a clean slate with zero fines.
- 2 Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center (90) — Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting exceptional care standards. This non-profit facility, with 20 beds, is dedicated to serving the community, providing compassionate and individualized healthcare without any fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 Accura Healthcare of Sioux City, LLC (70) — Accura Healthcare of Sioux City, LLC offers reliable care with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Though for-profit, this facility with 46 beds strives for quality service, making it a commendable choice for those seeking a comfortable living environment.
The other 3 Sioux City facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $263K.
Recommended
Sunrise Retirement Community shines with a perfect Trust Score of 90/100 and an impressive CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring personalized attention in its cozy 74-bed environment, all while maintaining a clean slate with zero fines.
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting exceptional care standards. This non-profit facility, with 20 beds, is dedicated to serving the community, providing compassionate and individualized healthcare without any fines.
Accura Healthcare of Sioux City, LLC offers reliable care with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Though for-profit, this facility with 46 beds strives for quality service, making it a commendable choice for those seeking a comfortable living environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sioux City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $263,192
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sioux City Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sioux City's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 6 Sioux City facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sioux City avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sioux City 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 Sioux City, IA are recommended?
3 of 6 nursing homes in Sioux City (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sioux City "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 Sioux City?
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.