Sibley Specialty Care

    700 9th Ave N, Sibley, IA, 51249
    4.9 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring staff, clean, family atmosphere

    I'm grateful to Team Sibley - the staff are caring, patient and dedicated, and they put residents first. The facility is clean and beautiful, the atmosphere feels family-like, and my loved one is treated with compassion and respect; congratulations on the outstanding annual survey.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.90 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Exceptional, compassionate staff
    • Dedicated and patient caregivers
    • Clean, well-maintained building
    • Family-like, supportive atmosphere
    • Strong resident-centered care
    • Residents are well cared for
    • Staff show kindness and respect
    • High level of appreciation from families
    • Beautiful facility and environment
    • Positive regulatory performance (outstanding annual survey)
    • Residents-first culture

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Sibley Specialty Care are uniformly positive. Across all summaries the dominant theme is consistently high praise for staff and the quality of care. Multiple reviewers used adjectives such as "amazing," "dedicated," "kind," "patient," and "caring" to describe the employees, and several comments emphasize gratitude from families. There are no explicit negative comments in the supplied summaries.

    Staff quality and culture: The strongest and most frequently mentioned element is staff. Reviews repeatedly highlight compassionate, respectful, and resident-focused employees. Descriptors like "dedicated staff," "caring staff," "patience," and "compassion" indicate both technical caregiving competence and positive interpersonal conduct. The phrase "family-like atmosphere" implies that staff foster a warm, supportive culture that extends beyond basic care tasks. This suggests strong frontline hiring, training, and culture-building practices focused on empathy and resident dignity.

    Care quality and resident experience: Review language centers on being "well cared for" and "residents-first," which points to a care model that prioritizes resident needs and comfort. That multiple family members express gratitude (“grateful family,” “appreciation”) reinforces that care outcomes and day-to-day interactions meet or exceed expectations. While specifics about clinical capabilities or outcomes aren’t provided, the recurring emphasis on compassion and respect is a reliable indicator of consistent, person-centered care delivery.

    Facilities and environment: Physical environment and cleanliness are also positively noted. Phrases such as "clean building" and "beautiful facility" appear multiple times, suggesting the site is both well-maintained and visually appealing. Cleanliness plus a pleasant environment support infection control, resident comfort, and family confidence in the facility.

    Management, regulation, and reputation: One review specifically references an "outstanding annual survey" and congratulates the team, which is an objective positive indicator of regulatory compliance and operational quality. This kind of recognition implies effective administrative oversight and attention to regulatory standards, which complements the subjective praise of staff and facility.

    Gaps and limitations in the reviews: The supplied summaries are narrowly focused and uniformly positive, which limits visibility into some important operational areas. There is no information about dining quality, activities and engagement programming, clinical specialties or medical staffing levels, response times for call bells, staffing ratios, pricing and contract terms, or resident outcomes beyond general wellbeing. Because these areas are not mentioned, a prospective resident or family should seek targeted information or a tour regarding menus, daily activity schedules, therapy services, medication management, and staffing coverage.

    Notable patterns and recommendation: The recurring themes—exceptional staff behavior, resident-first culture, cleanliness, and strong regulatory performance—create a coherent and compelling picture of a facility that prioritizes compassionate care and maintains a well-kept environment. For decision-making, confirm the particulars that reviews do not address (dining, activities, clinical services, costs, and staffing ratios) during a visit or through direct questions to management. Overall, the reviews portray Sibley Specialty Care as a highly regarded, resident-centered facility with a strong, caring staff and solid operational oversight.

    Location

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    About Sibley Specialty Care

    Sibley Specialty Care sits out near grassy lawns in Sibley, Iowa, surrounded by peaceful farm country that adds a calm feeling to the place, and you can see the well-kept grounds and take in wide, open space that makes everything feel unhurried and quiet, which some people find suits them well as they get older or need extra care. The building's undergone recent renovations, so the living spaces and common areas are tidy, bright, and easier for folks to use, and there are big, open areas both inside and out, with plenty of spots where people can gather for small group activities, relax, or visit privately. The facility offers 46 beds for residents, with a dedicated team of over 55 staff members who, through the years, have gained lots of experience and make a point of treating each person individually, shaping care plans to match what someone really needs, and there's always a doctor or nurse ready since it stays open all day, every day. Sibley Specialty Care, part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's biggest not-for-profit in nursing and long-term care, gives a wide range of care, from skilled nursing and memory support to rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus medication help and nutrition support, even if you come in for a shorter stay after a hospital visit. The staff encourages family visits, and there's a strong volunteer program with daily visits from spouses and friends, which helps folks stay connected. The facility has no extra fees for telehealth, doesn't run telehealth meetings, and doesn't list special certifications, but it's known for focusing on safety and quality, having picked up several awards for its healthcare, and always works at keeping up a bright, friendly atmosphere through outings, activities, and community gatherings. Sibley Specialty Care welcomes both short-term and long-term residents, sticking to the simple goal of helping each person stay as comfortable, active, and connected as possible, while making sure physical health and social ties both get attention. The main office hours run from Monday to Friday, eight to five.

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