Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine
When it comes to specialized care, Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine caters to individuals facing challenges like cancer, kidney failure, liver failure, Alzheimer’s, and more. With a team well-versed in the intricacies of serious illnesses, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists, they provide top-tier care, focusing on improving various symptoms such as trouble breathing, numbness, sleep issues, constipation, and more.
Beyond medical treatments, Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine goes the extra mile by assisting patients with advance care planning. This involves understanding a patient’s living will or medical power of attorney paperwork, ensuring clarity and alignment of intentions among all parties involved. Additionally, they excel in handling family conversations with sensitivity and adeptly managing necessary documents and agreements. In these challenging times, they extend a helping hand, guiding individuals and their families towards a path of understanding and support.
Community insights.
Compare Assisted Living around Sioux Falls
Info below is compiled from the SD Dept. of Health (DOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
|
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
|
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
|
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
|
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
|
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
|
Number of years the company has been in operation.
|
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
|
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchmark at All Saints | AL IL MC | Sioux Falls (All Saints) | 153 | Yes | 80 | - | 32 | A+ | Amanda Snoozy |
| The Inn on Westport | AL IL MC RC | Sioux Falls | 140 | No | 63 | - | 30 | A+ | Jill Dykstra |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls/Bethany Home-Brandon | AL IL MC NH SNF | Sioux Falls | 112
Facility
112
SD AVG
—
Rank
#5 / 70 | No |
65
Facility
65
SD AVG
—
Rank
#14 / 73 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
—
Rank
#3 / 64 | - | Amanda Peterson |
| Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living | AL IL RC | Sioux Falls | 76 | No | 30 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | - | Martina Castle |
| Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine | AL | Sioux Falls | - | No | 30 | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every SD community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Dakota
Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine
Is Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine in a walkable area?
Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine?
No, Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine has a no-pet policy.
What is the phone number of Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine?
(605) 504-4050 will put you in contact with the team at Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance





