Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sioux Falls, SD

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sioux Falls, SD

Overview of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living is a newly established community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving older adults seeking independent or assisted living arrangements. Located at 7400 S Louise Ave, the community provides both independent living options for active seniors who want a supportive residential setting and assisted living services for those who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. The home also offers respite care, making it an option for short-term stays.

The community is modest in size at 76 beds and features one and two-bedroom housing options, allowing residents to choose a living space that suits their preferences and needs. Ponderosa Lodge opened recently—within the last year—so the setting is new. Martina Castle serves as administrator. At just over $4,000 per month for starting rates, the community is positioned competitively for the market.

The location scores a 30 on the Walk Score, which means some errands and services are accessible on foot, though most outings will require transportation. The surrounding neighborhood is typical of suburban Sioux Falls—quiet and residential, with relatively easy access to the highway. Families should be aware that the community maintains a no-pet policy, so residents’ pets will need alternative arrangements.

For a newly opened home, an in-person tour is especially worthwhile to see how the community is being developed and to get a sense of the daily operations and the team leading the facility.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 76 Rank #20 / 69Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 20th 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 64Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #46 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 46th 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.
30 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,575/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
CountyLincoln
License Number47881

Certifications & Programs

Emerge (Independent Living lifestyle program) — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Elevate (Assisted Living lifestyle program) — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living is administered by Martina Castle.

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Daily Living Assistance
Mobility Assistance
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation/outings

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Walking Paths
Hot Tub
Library
Ice Cream Parlor
Activities
Cooking Classes
Garden Club
Live Dance & Theater Performances
Trivia & Other Games
Wii Bowling
Yoga Classes
Exercise Classes

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Room Accommodations

Studio 560 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: One Bedroom 1b1b (575 sq ft) · One Bedroom 1b1b (775 sq ft) 575–775 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Two Bedroom 2b1.5b (980 sq ft) · Two Bedroom 2b1.5b (950 sq ft) · Two Bedroom Deluxe 2b2b (1,080 sq ft) Floor plans: Deluxe 950–1,080 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

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Places of interest near Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sioux Falls's city center to Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Legends at Lake Lorraine
AL
IL
MC
Sioux Falls
185
Facility 185
SD AVG 64
Rank #1 / 69
Yes
43
Facility 43
SD AVG 38
Rank #32 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-Kyrsten Fokken
The Inn on Westport
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sioux Falls
140
Facility 140
SD AVG 64
Rank #4 / 69
No
63
Facility 63
SD AVG 38
Rank #18 / 80
-
30
Facility 30
SD AVG 5
Rank #2 / 64
A+Jill Dykstra
Bethany Home Sioux Falls/Bethany Home-Brandon
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sioux Falls
112
Facility 112
SD AVG 64
Rank #7 / 69
No
65
Facility 65
SD AVG 38
Rank #11 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-Amanda Peterson
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Sioux Falls
76
Facility 76
SD AVG 64
Rank #20 / 69
No
30
Facility 30
SD AVG 38
Rank #46 / 80
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-Martina Castle
Edgewood Prairie Crossings Assisted Living
AL
Sioux Falls
68
Facility 68
SD AVG 64
Rank #23 / 69
No
31
Facility 31
SD AVG 38
Rank #44 / 80
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-Carmen Dougherty

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Dakota

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
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

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General 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

Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General 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

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Is Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in a walkable area?

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living?

According to SD state health department records, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living's license number is 47881.

How long has Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living been in business?

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living?

No, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living?

Martina Castle is the administrator of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living.

How many beds does Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living have?

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has 76 beds.

How much does Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living cost per month?

Pricing at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living starts at $3,575 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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