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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Sunrise Retirement Community

Sunrise Retirement Community is a non profit - other facility in Sioux City, IA with 74 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 11 deficiency records.

5501 Gordon Drive East, Sioux City, IA 51106

Phone: 7122763821

Overall CMS Rating

5/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Sunrise Retirement Community holds a 5-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
5.39
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
11
Inspection findings on file
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165473
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
74
Residents
66
In Hospital
No
County
Woodbury
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.92 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.14
CNA Hours
3.33
Total Nursing Hours
5.39 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
45.4%
RN Turnover
45.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Sunrise Retirement Community

Sunrise Retirement Community operates 74 certified beds in Sioux City, IA with approximately 66 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 5.39 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.92 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Sunrise Retirement Community falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 45.4%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 16, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 16, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 30, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 14.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 91.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sunrise Retirement Community?
Sunrise Retirement Community has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Sunrise Retirement Community?
Sunrise Retirement Community reports 5.39 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.92 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 45.4%.
How many beds does Sunrise Retirement Community have?
Sunrise Retirement Community has 74 certified beds with approximately 66 residents. The facility is located at 5501 Gordon Drive East, Sioux City, IA 51106.
Does Sunrise Retirement Community have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Sunrise Retirement Community has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Sunrise Retirement Community received any fines or penalties?
No, Sunrise Retirement Community has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Sunrise Retirement Community?
Sunrise Retirement Community is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Sunrise Retirement Community last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Sunrise Retirement Community was on Sep 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Sunrise Retirement Community?
Sunrise Retirement Community is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.