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Senior living in Sioux Center, IA

3 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
3
in Sioux Center
Licensed capacity
140
across all 3
Adults 65+
1,060
Census estimate for Sioux Center
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
132.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
34
of the center of Sioux Center
Senior LivingAssisted Living 3Memory Care 2Independent Living 1Home Care 1Nursing Homes 1
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Senior living communities near Sioux Center

Counting neighboring towns, there are 34 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Sioux Center, 31 more than in Sioux Center itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Sioux Center

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Sioux Center at a glance

There are 3 senior living communities in Sioux Center, IA, according to public records. 1 of the 3 that report their size have more than 60 residents. The median first-license year is 2020; the longest-licensed dates to 2001.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Iowa

In Iowa, the Iowa Department of Inspections licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Iowa Department of Inspections about a licensed community, or the Iowa long-term care ombudsman at (515) 393-17102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Iowa

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Iowa Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Iowa Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (515-252-4698).7
Medicare counseling
Iowa’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-351-4664.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Sioux Center

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Sioux County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Sioux County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (515) 393-1710

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Iowa Adult Protective Services

    800-362-2178

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-800-351-4664

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs7

    515-252-4698

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Iowa Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Iowa.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Sioux Center

How many senior living communities are in Sioux Center, IA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 senior living communities in Sioux Center, IA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Sioux Center there are 34.

How many residents can senior living communities in Sioux Center serve?

3 of the 3 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 140 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,060 adults age 65 and older live in Sioux Center.

Who licenses senior living in Iowa?

The Iowa Department of Inspections licenses senior living in Iowa. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Sioux Center?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Sioux County, call (515) 393-1710. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Iowa Adult Protective Services at 800-362-2178.

Are there senior living communities near Sioux Center?

Nearby cities with listings include Orange City (3, 7.4 mi), Hull (2, 8.1 mi), Rock Valley (3, 10.7 mi).

Guides

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Other types of care

Other senior care in Sioux Center

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Sioux Center (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Sioux Center (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.