Pine Hills Retirement Community
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hot Springs, SD

Pine Hills Retirement Community

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Hot Springs, SD

Overview of Pine Hills Retirement Community

Pine Hills Retirement Community, a 78-bed community in Hot Springs, SD, runs independent living plus assisted living. Everyday tasks are what assisted living help covers. Independent living is meant for somebody who does not need daily care at all.

Having both together suits a person whose support needs might climb later. Vickie Nekuda administers the community, and 52 for a Walk Score means some errands can be handled on foot.

Rehabilitation Services are named among the services. Senior Living Wellness is a program with a name of its own for a resident who wants wellness programming as part of the week.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #21 / 72Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 21st out of 72 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #12 / 66Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 12th out of 66 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #28 / 83Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 28th out of 83 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountyFall River
License Number53872

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pine Hills Retirement Community is administered by Vickie Nekuda.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIndependent Living Community, Assisted Living Community, Medical, Senior Living Wellness

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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. 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.
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.
The Inn on Westport
AL
IL
MC
RC
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140
Facility 140
SD AVG 67
Rank #5 / 72
No
63
Facility 63
SD AVG 39
Rank #20 / 83
-
30
Facility 30
SD AVG 5
Rank #3 / 66
A+Jill Dykstra
The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Rapid City
116
Facility 116
SD AVG 67
Rank #7 / 72
No
32
Facility 32
SD AVG 39
Rank #45 / 83
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
-Kelli Back
Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Aberdeen
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 67
Rank #17 / 72
Yes
31
Facility 31
SD AVG 39
Rank #46 / 83
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
SD AVG 5
Rank #5 / 66
-Paula Henrickson
Pine Hills Retirement Community
AL
IL
Hot Springs
78
Facility 78
SD AVG 67
Rank #21 / 72
No
52
Facility 52
SD AVG 39
Rank #28 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
-Vickie Nekuda
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HOS
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 67
Rank #27 / 72
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 39
Rank #23 / 83
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
-Talli Raske

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 Pine Hills Retirement Community

Is Pine Hills Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Pine Hills Retirement Community has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Pine Hills Retirement Community?

According to SD state health department records, Pine Hills Retirement Community's license number is 53872.

How long has Pine Hills Retirement Community been in business?

Pine Hills Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Pine Hills Retirement Community?

No, Pine Hills Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Pine Hills Retirement Community?

The team at Pine Hills Retirement Community can be reached at contact@pinehillsretirement.com.

Who is the administrator of Pine Hills Retirement Community?

Vickie Nekuda is the administrator of Pine Hills Retirement Community.

How many beds does Pine Hills Retirement Community have?

Pine Hills Retirement Community has 78 beds.

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