Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Aberdeen, SD

Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Aberdeen, SD

Overview of Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen

Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen is an assisted living community on Meadowbrooke Court in Aberdeen, South Dakota, offering one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments as well as townhome villas. These housing options give older adults flexibility in selecting a living arrangement that matches their preferences. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 7, so most errands and outings require transportation.

Residents are supported by 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, along with a rapid response call system and routine safety checks. Restaurant-style dining features chef-prepared meals and menu choices, while amenities include a wellness center, library, landscaped courtyards and patios, scheduled transportation, individual climate control, and telehealth services. Lawn care and snow removal are also included.

Signature programs and specialty services are designed to help residents maintain independence and support their overall quality of life.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #75 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 75th 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.
7 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour nurse staffing, rapid response call system.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Telehealth for Seniors

Additional Services

2 services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Lawn care and snow removal included

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Patio
Courtyard
Laundry
Wellness Center
Library

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Individual Heating And Cooling

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Aberdeen's city center to Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.21 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital: Emergency Room)

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Compare Assisted Living around Aberdeen

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Aberdeen
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 64
Rank #14 / 69
Yes
31
Facility 31
SD AVG 38
Rank #44 / 80
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
SD AVG 5
Rank #4 / 63
Paula Henrickson
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Aberdeen (Melrose Addition)
86
Facility 86
SD AVG 64
Rank #12 / 69
No
12
Facility 12
SD AVG 38
Rank #67 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Scott Eisenbeisz
Derian Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Aberdeen
28
Facility 28
SD AVG 64
Rank #66 / 69
No
65
Facility 65
SD AVG 38
Rank #11 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Tandy Mckiver
Bethesda Towne Square
AL
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Aberdeen (Melrose Addition)
52
Facility 52
SD AVG 64
Rank #36 / 69
Yes
21
Facility 21
SD AVG 38
Rank #55 / 80
Suite
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Scott Eisenbeisz
Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen
AL
IL
MC
Aberdeen-Yes
7
Facility 7
SD AVG 38
Rank #75 / 80
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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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Dakota

Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen is in Aberdeen, South Dakota. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
SD specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home & community support

South Dakota HOPE Waiver

South Dakota HOPE Waiver

Income limit
2026 · $2,982 per month for the individual under the 300% SSI standard.
Asset limit
$2,000 in countable resources for the applicant; married applicants are subject to spousal rules.

Eligibility

General
South Dakota resident age 65 or older or a younger adult with qualifying blindness or disability; Medicaid and nursing-facility level of care required.
SD specifics
The applicable older-adult HCBS program is the Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver.

What it provides

  • Assessed services may include personal care homemaker adult day services respite meals emergency response and home accessibility adaptations.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Federal NFCSP supports adult informal caregivers of people age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer disease or related disorders; it also includes specified relative caregivers age 55 or older of children or adults with disabilities.

What it provides

  • Information and assistance; counseling and support groups; caregiver training; respite and limited supplemental services.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
SD specifics
Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Asset limit
2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.

Eligibility

General
South Dakota Medicare beneficiary who meets the applicable Medicare Savings Program eligibility requirements.
SD specifics
State lists QMB SLMB and QI-1.

What it provides

  • QMB pays Medicare Part A and B premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay the Part B premium.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs

Eligibility

General
South Dakota household responsible for home heating costs and meeting gross-income and other program requirements.
SD specifics
Eligibility and award depend on household size income heating type and cost and location; Emergency assistance requires an eligible heating crisis.

What it provides

  • Heating assistance paid to the energy supplier; separate emergency crisis and weatherization assistance may be available.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen in a walkable area?
Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 Are pets allowed at Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen?
Yes, Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen provide?
Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.
05 What is the address of Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen?
Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen is located at 1518 Meadowbrooke Ct, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
06 What is the phone number of Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen?
(605) 226-4040 will put you in contact with the team at Primrose Cottages – Aberdeen.