Sunrise Retirement Community
5501 Gordon Drive East · Sioux City, IA · 51106 · 7122763821
74 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165473 · certified since February 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.