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Sunrise Retirement Community

5501 Gordon Drive East, Sioux City, IA 51106
Score: 95 / 100

Among nursing homes in Iowa, Sunrise Retirement Community stands out with an A grade and a score of 95 out of 100. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Sunrise Retirement Community exceed national averages, with 5.39 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.92 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Sunrise Retirement Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.39 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.33 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.95 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Sep 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Sep 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Sep 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 17.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
74
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2

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