CountrysideHealth Care Center sits on Morningside Ave in Sioux City, and though it's privately owned, it keeps things simple with only one story and 36 beds, so you'll find it's not such a huge place that folks get lost. The center's had its doors open since 1965 and has been registered with Medicare and Medicaid since 2004, which helps some people worry less about paying for care, and the place offers a big mix of care, so you'll see everything from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing, memory care, and even rehab services like Reliant Rehab therapy. You'll see licensed nurses and on-site medical staff around, including therapists working on physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and you'll find nursing help day and night. The Sunshine Center Special Care Unit looks after people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and staff give careful help with daily tasks like dressing, transfers, and managing medications, too.
Meals are served in the dining room, with some made for special diets, and you do get restaurant-style food from cooks who know how to make things taste good, so you won't be stuck eating the same thing every day, and you can even bring along a small pet or have a pet come visit. Residents can take part in bingo, music, outings off-site, and they have wellness, arts, and spiritual activities, so there's always something to do, though you always have the choice to stay in your own room, which might have cable TV, air conditioning, a private bathroom, and wall-to-wall carpet. There's emergency call systems in the rooms, move-in coordination, housekeeping, dry cleaning, transportation, and all the laundry gets handled, so you can settle in and do what you're able. Amenities include a salon/barber, library, pool, walking paths, arts and music rooms, a store, a post room for mail, and gardens outside. Folks who want to gather have a game room and a common space, and the property stays clean and safe. Some folks get short-term rehab, while others stay long-term, and respite care lets tired families rest. This center tries to cover physical health with therapy, mental health with support and counseling, and social needs with group activities, so people don't have to feel alone.
