The Wellshire Huron invites seniors to discover an exceptional sanctuary in the heart of South Dakota, where the perfect balance between assisted and independent living is found. Embrace peace of mind with the dependable 24-hour emergency call system, ensuring that help is always readily available. The home also boasts individually controlled temperature settings, spacious closets, and convenient refrigerators, offering a haven of comfort.
Every dish is a testament to the culinary excellence that defines this exceptional community. Residents can also engage in captivating arts and crafts, embark on invigorating fitness adventures, or let the enchanting melodies of music resonate within them. Here, passions are nurtured, and new interests are embraced. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the raised garden beds, providing an opportunity to cultivate and connect with the beauty of the outdoors. Off-site excursions also allow residents to explore and immerse themselves in the breathtaking surroundings, creating unforgettable memories.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
35Smaller 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.
The Wellshire Huron is administered by Laurie Solem.
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huron's city center to The Wellshire Huron's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.32 miles to nearest hospital (Huron Regional Medical Center)
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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.
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.
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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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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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| United Living Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Brookings (Brookings Township) | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
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#21 / 70 | No |
82
Facility
82
SD AVG
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#8 / 73 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
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Rank
#3 / 64 | Liz Deberg |
| Avera Maryhouse | AL HOS NH | Pierre | 67
Facility
67
SD AVG
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Rank
#31 / 70 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
SD AVG
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Rank
#20 / 73 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
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Rank
#3 / 64 | Talli Raske |
| Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Marion | 64
Facility
64
SD AVG
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Rank
#34 / 70 | No |
23
Facility
23
SD AVG
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Rank
#53 / 73 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
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Rank
#3 / 64 | Laura Wilson |
| Good Samaritan Society Canton | AL HOS NH SNF | Canton | 56
Facility
56
SD AVG
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Rank
#40 / 70 | No |
64
Facility
64
SD AVG
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#16 / 73 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
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#3 / 64 | Scott Larson |
| The Wellshire Huron | AL IL | Sw Huron (Huron) | 35 | No | 27 | - | 1 | Laurie Solem |
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
The Wellshire Huron has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to SD state health department records, The Wellshire Huron's license number is 68077.
The Wellshire Huron has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Wellshire Huron has a no-pet policy.
Laurie Solem is the administrator of The Wellshire Huron.
The Wellshire Huron has 35 beds.
Yes — there are 14 photos of The Wellshire Huron in the photo gallery on this page.
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