Tim Wightman
Apr 2026
My parents live at Sunrise. They are well cared for, and even more importantly, they feel a sense of community. The facilities may be frayed about the edges but the place is as comfortable as old jeans.
Sunrise Retirement Community
5501 Gordon Drive East
3.9(41 ratings)· Sioux City average: 3.5
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 74
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 74
- Ownership
- Not-for-profit senior living community
- Care continuum
- Priority admission when transitioning between care levels
- Campus size
- 35-acre campus on Sioux City's East side
- Nearby services
- Located near hospitals and shopping
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Sunrise Retirement Community as a caring, well-staffed place where residents feel like part of a community, with several reviewers praising the cleanliness, food, and attentiveness of staff toward residents' individual needs. One family with a parent in the dementia/skilled nursing unit specifically noted full staffing and low turnover compared to other facilities they'd researched. A couple of reviewers mentioned the campus shows some wear despite the strong care experience.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive to individual needs
- Reviewers say facility is clean, doesn't smell like a nursing home
- Described as fully staffed with low turnover
- Full activities calendar including bingo, parties, religious studies
- Food described as delicious by reviewers
- Residents feel a strong sense of community and safety
The Bad
- One reviewer noted the facilities are 'frayed about the edges'
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About Sunrise Retirement Community
Sunrise Retirement Community is a not-for-profit senior living community offering independent living, assisted living with supportive services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, memory care, and respite care in Sioux City, Iowa.
The community operates on a 35-acre campus located on the growing East side of Sioux City, providing convenient access to shopping, restaurants, banking, and hospitals. Residents have the opportunity to transition between different levels of care on campus with priority admission as their needs change.
Sunrise emphasizes a resident-centered care philosophy focused on individual needs and freedom of choice. The community encourages residents to enjoy independence, privacy, and flexibility in their daily lives, with staff providing personalized support tailored to each resident's preferences and requirements.
The community features a full monthly calendar of activities and social programs for residents to participate in. Wellness is promoted through EnerG by Aegis wellness programs, and residents can enjoy dining options with a monthly menu calendar.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews
3.9overall · 41 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (41)
Marcia And Dave Wenberg
Apr 2026
What a wonderful caring place!! The cleaning staff keep the place in tip top shape.. The activities staff always have fun things for the residents to do like balloon volleyball, bowling, bowling, bingo and hosting parties for all special holidays!! Every month there is a part for birthdays in that month. Church and religious studies are a part of the schedules as well. The food is delicious. I am so happy we found this loving caring place for our mother. Definitely gives us peace of mind knowing we are providing a great environment for her to live❤️
DB
Apr 2026
I live in a condo at Sunrise Retirement Community. It is the home that I enjoy living in over and above the other homes that I have lived at. It's safe, secure, private and the people are all friendly. I love the peacefulness of it.
Erik Jenkins
Feb 2026
I just wanted to give a huge thank you to all the amazing staff at sunrise. I had recently done my clinicals there and they were extremely helpful with us doing our skills.
Rachel Hamsher
Jun 2024
I feel very blessed that we have been able to have both parents at Sunrise when we needed more help for them. Sunrise was an answer to prayer for my dad during his final weeks of life. My mother currently resides in the skilled nursing unit for dementia. I live several states away and it is incredibly difficult not being able to be near Mom as she struggles through dementia, but my one solace has been knowing that she is receiving the best care she could get. I have looked at a lot of care facilities both around Sioux City and where I currently live, and without a doubt, Sunrise was the best that I have seen by far. Sunrise is so clean and doesn't smell like a nursing home. It is fully staffed, which is rare to see in nursing homes these days where there are typically shortages and lots of turnover. My husband and I have been impressed on every visit with the friendliness of everyone there - even the cleaning and maintenance staff would call my mom by name and stop and chat with her. And multiple times the staff in Mom's units (esp while she was in assisted living) have gone above and beyond in assisting with her needs - she wasn't just a job for them, they truly cared about her wellbeing. I have been so grateful and touched by the care the staff has shown. I deeply appreciate what a topnotch facility Sunrise is and would recommend it to anyone looking for the best care for their family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Sunrise Retirement Community offer?
Sunrise Retirement Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Sunrise Retirement Community located?
Sunrise Retirement Community is located at 5501 Gordon Drive East in Sioux City, Iowa.
What do families say about Sunrise Retirement Community?
Families describe Sunrise Retirement Community as a caring, well-staffed place where residents feel like part of a community, with several reviewers praising the cleanliness, food, and attentiveness of staff toward residents' individual needs. One family with a parent in the dementia/skilled nursing unit specifically noted full staffing and low turnover compared to other facilities they'd researched. A couple of reviewers mentioned the campus shows some wear despite the strong care experience.
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