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Dougherty Hospice House

Dougherty Hospice House is a Hospice Home in South Dakota

Dougherty Hospice House is a Hospice Home in South Dakota

Dougherty Hospice House

Dougherty Hospice House

Dougherty Hospice House is a Hospice Home in South Dakota

Dougherty Hospice House is a Hospice Home in South Dakota

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Overview of Dougherty Hospice House

Dougherty Hospice House, nestled in the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers unwavering medical care round the clock, ensuring patients receive the attention they need. Beyond the clinical support, this haven exudes a warm, familial ambiance, providing patients and their families with a comforting environment akin to a home. The design is carefully crafted to promote well-being, with scenic views enhancing the overall experience.
This hospice house boasts not only a homelike atmosphere but also advanced technology tailored to provide utmost comfort for seriously ill patients. From sunlit porches to art-adorned dining areas, a cozy living room, serene meditation spaces, and well-stocked libraries, every corner is thoughtfully designed. Each suite is equipped with modern medical facilities, private bathrooms, and more, ensuring patients’ privacy and dignity. Moreover, they offer spiritual care and provide three distinct levels of hospice services: acute, respite, and residential. Dougherty Hospice House stands as a beacon of compassionate care, embracing patients with both advanced medical support and a nurturing, family-like ambiance.

605-322-5490
605-322-5490

What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff at Dougherty House consistently demonstrate exceptional care and compassion, providing support not only to patients but also to their families, often anticipating needs before being asked.

Care & staff

Sense of community and social connection

The facility itself is described as comfortable and peaceful, with spacious accommodations that are conducive to family visits and gatherings.

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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SD Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
South Dakota Elderly Services Program
SD ESP
  • General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SD Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • SD Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SD Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax Reduction Program
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits: Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
  • SD Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
South Dakota OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Official Program Page
SD ESP

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics:
    Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Official Program Page
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • SD Specifics:
    Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SD Specifics:
    Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Property Tax Reduction Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Official Program Page
South Dakota SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits:
    Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Official Program Page
South Dakota OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged for some services.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics:
    6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

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