Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

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Whispering Creek in Sioux City, IA

Whispering Creek is an assisted living and memory care community in Sioux City, IA.

Information last verified:

2609 Nicklaus Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51106

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 164 reviews
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Whispering Creek Costs & Pricing

Whispering Creek offers a range of living options with pricing that reflects its unique amenities and location. For a one-bedroom unit, the cost is $3,055 per month, which is slightly higher than the average rates in Woodbury County at $2,910 and Iowa as a whole at $2,862. The two-bedroom apartments are priced at $3,500, closely aligned with Woodbury County's average of $3,489 but notably above Iowa's average of $3,329. The studio apartments stand out with a monthly fee of $3,645; this figure exceeds both the county's rate of $3,084 and Iowa's state average of $3,613. Overall, while Whispering Creek's prices are on the higher end compared to county and state averages, they may reflect the quality or additional services provided within this community.

Floor plansWhispering CreekWoodbury CountyIowa
1 Bedroom$3,055$2,910$2,863
2 Bedrooms$3,500$3,489$3,329
Studio$3,645$3,084$3,609

Overall Review of Whispering Creek

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff feel welcoming and attentive

Residents and families frequently describe staff as friendly, welcoming, and attentive to needs.

A large number of reviewers say the staff consistently shows up with warmth and helpfulness, from the front desk onward. Families also describe feeling listened to during tours and after move-in, with concerns addressed promptly. Multiple reviews highlight that staff interact with residents in a patient, kind way and treat families with respect.

common 28 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviews emphasize that the building is clean, well kept, and recently updated.

Several reviewers call out how neat, immaculate, and well maintained the community looks. Visitors and residents also mention a modern, comfortable feel in common areas and apartments. One review specifically notes a recent remodel on the main floor, reinforcing the impression of upkeep.

common 22 reviews mention this

Dining and chef-prepared meals

Meals are a frequent positive topic, including chef-prepared food and restaurant-style dining.

Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as excellent, delicious, and a highlight of visits. Some mention enjoying lunch during tours and specifically call out a chef-prepared approach. The community’s dining offerings also include restaurant-style dining, room service, and guest meals, which matches the way reviewers talk about being well taken care of at mealtimes.

common 24 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying active with frequent, scheduled activities.

A recurring theme is that residents regularly participate in activities, and reviewers describe seeing people engaged throughout the day. Many mention organized programming such as bingo, games, movie nights, and day trips, plus fitness and creative groups. The community also offers a range of planned daily activities and multiple off-site and on-site options, aligning with what visitors observe.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Continuum of care offers peace of mind

Reviewers value that the community spans independent, assisted, and memory care needs.

Multiple family members and residents describe peace of mind from having different care levels available within the same community. One review mentions the ability to move within the continuum if assistance becomes needed, while another describes experience across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community also lists memory care and assisted living care services, including medication management, meal preparation, and bathing support.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dementia care can fall short

Two reviews raise serious concerns about hands-on care for dementia residents.

While most feedback is positive, two reviewers report problems with basic care needs for a loved one in memory care. They describe issues around bathing frequency and medication dosage, and they say the staff response focused on policy rather than resolving concerns. These reviews also argue that the level of care billed did not match what they observed over time.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Location and parking affect convenience

A few reviewers flag convenience issues tied to the property layout and location.

Some reviewers like that the community feels close to things while still in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Others, however, say location was a concern during their decision process. One review also notes limited inexpensive parking and mentions a long walk due to the size of the property.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Golf Golf
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sioux Gateway (6 miles away) Sioux Gateway (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live Musical Performa Live Musical Performa
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sioux City, Iowa offers a wide range of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple hospitals and medical facilities nearby, including Mercy Medical Center and Morningside Family Practice Center, residents can easily access quality healthcare. Additionally, there are several places of worship such as St Mark Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for spiritual support. Various dining options like Olive Garden and Perkins Restaurant provide convenient meal choices, while cafes like Stone Bru offer a cozy environment for socializing. Pharmacies such as Walgreens are also close by for medication needs. Parks like Bacon Creek Park and Sertoma Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is well-connected with transportation services like Avis Rent A Car and Envoy Air Dba American Eagle for travel convenience. Overall, this neighborhood provides a comprehensive living experience for seniors in Sioux City.

Hospitals

  • Countryside Retirement Home (0.8 miles)
  • DaVita Sioux City Dialysis (1.2 miles)
  • Morningside Family Practice Center (2 miles)
  • Prairie Pediatrics (3 miles)
  • Mercy Cardiology (4.9 miles)
  • MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (4.9 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Buchanan Ave Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
  • St Mark Lutheran Church (1.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (2.2 miles)
  • Wels (2.8 miles)
  • Augustana Lutheran Church Elca (4.7 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (4.8 miles)
  • St Thomas Orthodox Church (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.3 miles)
  • Peachwave (1.9 miles)
  • Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom (1.9 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2 miles)
  • A&W Restaurant (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Wadzinski Eye Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • Bruening Eye Specialists (1.6 miles)
  • Cnos (1.7 miles)
  • Sunnybrook Medical Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • Family Health Care of Siouxland (2 miles)
  • James W McAllister DDS (2.2 miles)
  • Siouxland Vein Center (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Stone Bru (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Jitters (4.7 miles)
  • Hawks Coffee Shop (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Greenville Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Sergeant Bluff Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Bacon Creek Park (2.3 miles)
  • Sertoma Park (2.6 miles)
  • Ravine Park (2.7 miles)
  • Lewis and Clark Park (2.9 miles)
  • Chautauqua Park (3.6 miles)
  • Baker Park (4.3 miles)
  • Scenic Park Playground (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Southern Hills 12 (2.3 miles)
  • Promenade Cinema 14 (4.7 miles)
  • The Sioux City Orpheum (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Custom Truck Leasing (4.6 miles)
  • Jetsun Aviation Centre (5.2 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (5.2 miles)
  • Envoy Air Dba American Eagle (5.3 miles)

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