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Sioux City, IA · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Sioux City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Sioux City, Iowa
Every licensed senior community in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.7★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Sioux City
Local Sioux City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Sioux City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,110/mo median
typical range $4,090–$6,390
Memory Care
$6,800/mo median
typical range $5,440–$8,500
Skilled Nursing
$9,150/mo median
typical range $8,350–$10,460
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,110/mo median
typical range $2,360–$7,480
Residential Care Home
$4,600/mo median
typical range $3,680–$5,750
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Sioux City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Sioux City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 14 communities in Sioux City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Heritage of Emerson
Scout 91Emerson, NE · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Emerson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →3
Sunrise Retirement Community
Scout 90Sioux City, IA · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Sioux City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Alcester, SD · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Alcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →5
Sioux City, IA · 46 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sioux City.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →6
Holy Spirit Retirement Home
Scout 67Sioux City, IA · 78 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sioux City.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →7
Bethesda of Beresford
Scout 51Beresford, SD · 39 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Beresford.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →
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Embassy Rehab and Care Center
Scout 50Sergeant Bluff, IA · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Sergeant Bluff.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →9
South Sioux City, NE · 72 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Sioux City.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →10
Continental Springs, LLC
Scout 48South Sioux City, NE · 77 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Sioux City.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →11
Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab
Scout 41Sergeant Bluff, IA · 66 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →12
Correctionville Specialty Care
Scout 39Correctionville, IA · 39 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →13
Casa De Paz Health Care Center
Scout 31Sioux City, IA · 71 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →14
Westwood Specialty Care
Scout 31Sioux City, IA · 85 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Sioux City, IA?
In the Sioux City, IA area, assisted living typically runs $4,090–$6,390/month (median $5,110), memory care $5,440–$8,500/month (median $6,800), and skilled nursing $8,350–$10,460/month (median $9,150) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Sioux City, IA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Sioux City, IA right now are St Luke's Regional Medical Center SNF, Heritage of Emerson, Sunrise Retirement Community. The full ranked list of 14 communities is on this page.
How are the 14 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.