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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
76Smaller 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.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living is administered by Martina Castle.
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4.9 miles from city center
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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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 |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls/Bethany Home-Brandon | AL IL MC NH SNF | Sioux Falls | 112
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#5 / 70 | No |
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#3 / 64 | - | Amanda Peterson |
| Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living | AL IL RC | Sioux Falls | 76 | No | 30 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | - | Martina Castle |
| Edgewood Prairie Crossings Assisted Living | AL | Sioux Falls | 68 | No | 31 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 1 | - | Carmen Dougherty |
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
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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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.
According to SD state health department records, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living's license number is 47881.
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
Martina Castle is the administrator of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living.
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has 76 beds.
Pricing at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living starts at $4,045 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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