Countryside Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Mitchell, SD

Countryside Living

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Mitchell, SD

Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living is a retirement community that houses assisted living and independent living where its services and community features are designed with the thought of ensuring that residents maintain an active lifestyle with endless opportunities. The community’s goal is to ensure that their residents live every day as a way to live a purposeful living as individuals who are constantly growing and learning as they begin their new journey. Countryside Living is the ideal place for comfort, convenience, and choice– with the help of their professional care staff dedicated to attending to your needs.
The countryside lifestyle is inclusive of ADLs, scheduled activities, and medical supervision. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #36 / 69Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 36th out of 69 assisted living communities we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #6 / 64Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 6th out of 64 assisted living communities we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
28 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #39 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 39th out of 80 assisted living communities we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
36 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
CountyDavison
License Number49893

Ownership & Operating Entity

Countryside Living is administered by Kathy Zoss.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Occupational TherapyListed as: On-site physical and occupational therapy

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

2 services
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Transportation for outings and appointments

Additional Policies & Features

Pets AllowedPet fee/deposit applies. Vaccination records required.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Library
Game Room
Salon
Guest Rooms
Laundry Facilities (Non-Coin Operated)
Garage (A La Carte)
Manicures and Pedicures
Activities
Bingo
Trivia
Board Games
Bean Bag Toss
Puzzle Challenges
Yoga
Social Time/Happy Hour
Special Outings
Dining Out
Crafting
Art Classes
Baking
Journaling
Live Music and Concerts
Performances
Movie Nights
  • Exercise classes led by certified physical therapists
Highlights
  • Activity spaces for hobbies, crafts, and games

Faith & Spiritual Life

Devotion and Service Projects

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mitchell's city center to Countryside Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
United Living Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Brookings (Brookings Township)
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 64
Rank #14 / 69
No
82
Facility 82
SD AVG 38
Rank #4 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Liz Deberg
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HOS
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 64
Rank #24 / 69
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 38
Rank #21 / 80
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Talli Raske
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 64
Rank #26 / 69
No
23
Facility 23
SD AVG 38
Rank #51 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Laura Wilson
Good Samaritan Society Canton
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Canton
56
Facility 56
SD AVG 64
Rank #32 / 69
No
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 38
Rank #15 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Scott Larson
Countryside Living
AL
IL
Mitchell
50
Facility 50
SD AVG 64
Rank #36 / 69
Yes
36
Facility 36
SD AVG 38
Rank #39 / 80
-
28
Facility 28
SD AVG 5
Rank #6 / 64
Kathy Zoss

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SD assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Living

Is Countryside Living in a walkable area?

Countryside Living has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Countryside Living?

According to SD state health department records, Countryside Living's license number is 49893.

How long has Countryside Living been in business?

Countryside Living has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Countryside Living?

Yes, Countryside Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Countryside Living?

Kathy Zoss is the administrator of Countryside Living.

How many beds does Countryside Living have?

Countryside Living has 50 beds.

Are there photos of Countryside Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Countryside Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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