Sunrise Retirement Community
5501 Gordon Drive East, Sioux City, IA 51106
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Sunrise Retirement Community Compares
Sunrise Retirement Community is a 74-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (26.9%) is above the Iowa average of 21.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sioux City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sunrise Retirement Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sunrise Retirement Community with other nursing homes in Sioux City.
What keeps Sunrise Retirement Community's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Sunrise Retirement Community keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sunrise Retirement Community keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.3% here versus 4.3% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sunrise Retirement Community maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sunrise Retirement Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Sunrise Retirement Community's rating advantage in Sioux City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Sioux City
Sioux City sits in Woodbury County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 15,452 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $60,768
- Median home value
- $131,300
Demographics for Woodbury County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sioux City.
Facility Details
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Westwood Specialty Care
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