Westwood Specialty Care
4201 Fieldcrest Drive, Sioux City, IA 51104
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How Westwood Specialty Care Compares
Westwood Specialty Care is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 85 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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: 24.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — 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 Westwood Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Westwood Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Sioux City.
How is Westwood Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Westwood Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.1% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Westwood Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Westwood Specialty Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 85 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Westwood Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Westwood Specialty Care lag behind other Sioux City options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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