Pine Hills Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Hot Springs, South Dakota, that provides personal care. Managed by Vickie Nekuda, this 78-bed community is the only assisted living provider featured in local Fall River County comparison data. It also serves as a vital resource for older adults throughout the Southern Black Hills region.
The dining experience here is distinctively elevated, with meals prepared by an on-site chef and supervised by a state-licensed nutritionist, making it stand out among others that use outsourced catering. This culinary approach also aligns with a comprehensive wellness philosophy that encompasses independent living, assisted living, medical services, rehabilitation services, tailored wellness programming for older adults, and a calendar of social events. Additionally, licensed nurses and CNAs provide around-the-clock staffing coverage.
With a Walk Score of 52, the location is in a moderately walkable neighborhood in Hot Springs, allowing residents to manage certain daily errands on foot while enjoying convenient access to the town center. Meanwhile, its placement within Fall River County also offers proximity to the Veterans Administration Black Hills Health Care System, appealing to veteran residents and families exploring VA Aid and Attendance benefits.
Pine Hills Retirement Community is a great option for older adults in Hot Springs and the surrounding Fall River County area looking for an independent or assisted living lifestyle centered on wellness, chef-driven dining, and professional clinical support in a premier senior living destination.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
78Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Pine Hills Retirement Community is administered by Vickie Nekuda.
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Estimated distance in miles from Hot Springs's city center to Pine Hills Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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| 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 |
| The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Rapid City | 116 | No | 32 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | - | Kelli Back |
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | AL IL NH SNF | Aberdeen | 81
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#21 / 70 | Yes |
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#45 / 73 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
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#2 / 64 | - | Paula Henrickson |
| Pine Hills Retirement Community | AL IL | Hot Springs | 78 | No | 52 | - | 1 | - | Vickie Nekuda |
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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.
According to SD state health department records, Pine Hills Retirement Community's license number is 53872.
Pine Hills Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Pine Hills Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.
Vickie Nekuda is the administrator of Pine Hills Retirement Community.
Pine Hills Retirement Community has 78 beds.
Yes — there are 8 photos of Pine Hills Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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