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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sioux City, IA for 2024

 

Sioux City sits alongside the Missouri River, which forms both the city and state borders with Nebraska. As of 2024, the total population of Sioux City is estimated at 85,500, including around 11,900 people aged 65 and older. When compared to other cities with fewer than 150,000 residents, Sioux City ranked 11th nationwide for safety and security. The city is known for its museums and art culture, as well as its musical events and institutions.

Seniors who need help with day-to-day activities such as meals, hygiene and mobility are generally suited for care in an assisted living facility. This level of care is relatively affordable in Sioux City, at $4,148 per month. Iowa's average is $219 higher, and the U.S. average is $352 higher.

This guide provides an overview of the pros and cons of assisted living in Sioux City. It offers cost comparisons between the city, nearby locations, the state and the nation. There are also links to local resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sioux City

Iowa's Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) regulates and oversees assisted living communities in Sioux City via the Health Facilities Division. The applicable rules, requirements and definitions are outlined in Iowa Code Chapter 231C, as are the steps taken to investigate and solve problems.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sioux City

 

  • Sioux City has a very low cost of living, with an average that's 25.2% below the national average and 5.3% below that of Iowa. The categories with the most significant decreases in cost are housing, transportation and utilities. Assisted living is also more affordable in the city, which is explored in further detail in the next section of this guide.
  • Sioux City's air quality rating is 14 points higher than the national average, indicating there are fewer hazardous pollutants in the air. This translates to a reduced risk for respiratory illnesses and some cancers.
  • The population density of Sioux City is 1,467 people per square mile, which is far below the norm for many cities of a comparable size. Ames has 2,407 people per square mile, while Iowa City has 2,923, making it roughly twice as dense as Sioux City. In addition to the relatively low population density, the 2022 U.S. Census shows that Sioux City has a high percentage of senior residents (13.9%). Ames and Iowa City have significantly smaller senior populations, at 10.5% and 11% of their respective totals.
  • Sioux City has a fairly low violent crime rate (18.6) when compared to the national average (22.7). The city's property crime rate is 23 points higher, but seniors in assisted living are almost entirely unaffected by it, due to 24/7 monitoring and secure entrances.
  • The tax situation for seniors in Iowa is relatively good, with a total exemption of all Social Security income and generous deductions for some other sources of income. Although property tax rates in Woodbury County and Iowa overall are relatively high, this is unlikely to affect most seniors in assisted living.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Sioux City

 

Sioux City's assisted living communities cost an average of $4,148 per month, a cost that fluctuates significantly depending on the area and amenities provided.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Sioux City is one of Iowa’s most affordable cities  for assisted living care. The statewide average is $4,367 per month, and at the national level, it's $4,500. The closest surveyed cities in Iowa, Ames and Des Moines, have costs of $4,655 and $4,803 per month, respectively. Assisted living is much more affordable across the border in Sioux Falls, SD, at an average of $2,910 per month. The monthly rate is higher to the south in Omaha, NE, where seniors pay $4,652 per month.

Siouz City

$4,148

Iowa

$4,367

United States

$4,500

Ames

$4,655

Des Moines

$4,803

Sioux Falls, SD

$2,910

Omaha, NE

$4,652

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the most affordable level of care in Sioux City. In-home help for seniors, including home health care, costs around $1,200 more each month and is generally the most suitable alternative to assisted living. The cost of a private room in one of Sioux City's nursing homes is more expensive by around $2,700 per month.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Assisted Living Facility

$4,148

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,844

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sioux City

The Iowa Medicaid HCBS Elderly Waiver is a managed care plan provided by the state to help low-income seniors pay for some of the monthly costs associated with assisted living in Iowa. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Financial Assistance in Iowa

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sioux City

Sioux City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sioux City, please visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sioux City

 

Sioux City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Iowa are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Iowa page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Iowa

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kathy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place

My mom is at Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place. She was on the independent side for a year and a half, and then we moved her over to the assisted living side. The CNAs are great and give...

Provider response

Kathy, thank you for sharing your positive experience! Thank you again for the great review!

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NMC Daughter

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Heritage at Northern Hills

Beautiful facility with friendly, loving staff. My mom will be 97 next month and has been at Heritage NH going into her 10th year; she first lived in Independent and then transitioned to Assisted....

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James

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Sioux City

Bickford of Sioux City was nice. The people were friendly. It was clean and easy access. I didn't have any problems there except that the price was way out of my range. They have pizza nights, they...

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