The Wellshire Huron
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Huron, SD

The Wellshire Huron

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Huron, SD
The Wellshire Huron accepts Medicaid.
The Wellshire Huron accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Wellshire Huron

The Wellshire Huron provides assisted living and independent living in Huron, South Dakota. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living offers a private apartment with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Having both levels in one community may allow a resident whose needs change to move to different support without leaving the setting. It may suit someone who wants independent living or help with everyday tasks while remaining in the same community.

There are 35 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartments come in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. A two-bedroom apartment can work for a couple moving together or for a resident who wants a separate bedroom. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward care costs.

Daily physical and occupational therapy, along with rehabilitation services, support recovery after surgery and care related to orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, stroke recovery, cardiovascular conditions, and chronic illnesses that affect mobility. Residents can spend time in gardens and on walking paths, and activities include fitness, music, art, games, and group outings. Personal grooming is available on site through a barber and beauty shop. Respite care offers a short stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Laurie Solem serves as the administrator. Meals can be adjusted for allergies, low sodium or diabetic friendly diets, cultural or religious preferences, and texture modifications, so dietary requirements can be addressed at mealtimes.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 35 Rank #62 / 72Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 62nd out of 72 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 #12 / 66Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 12th out of 66 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 #50 / 83Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 50th out of 83 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.
27 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
CountyBeadle
License Number68077

Certifications & Programs

Medicare-certified
Medicaid-certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Wellshire Huron is administered by Laurie Solem.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour call-light system, secure supervision

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Respite Care
Transportation
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyRecommended visitation hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission CriteriaInitial assessment, completion of necessary paperwork
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Walking Paths
Movie Theater
Laundry
ActivitiesResidents can participate in diverse programs and activities, including fitness, music, art, games, and group outings
Wellness Programpost-surgical recovery, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, stroke recovery, cardiovascular conditions, chronic illnesses impacting mobility
Specific Programsdaily physical and occupational therapy, assistance with activities of daily living

Room Accommodations

Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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.
United Living Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Brookings (Brookings Township)
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 67
Rank #17 / 72
No
82
Facility 82
SD AVG 39
Rank #5 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Liz Deberg
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HOS
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 67
Rank #27 / 72
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 39
Rank #23 / 83
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Talli Raske
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 67
Rank #29 / 72
No
23
Facility 23
SD AVG 39
Rank #53 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Laura Wilson
Good Samaritan Society Canton
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Canton
56
Facility 56
SD AVG 67
Rank #35 / 72
No
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 39
Rank #17 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Scott Larson
The Wellshire Huron
AL
IL
Sw Huron (Huron)
35
Facility 35
SD AVG 67
Rank #62 / 72
No
27
Facility 27
SD AVG 39
Rank #50 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Laurie Solem

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Wellshire Huron

Is The Wellshire Huron in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of The Wellshire Huron?

According to SD state health department records, The Wellshire Huron's license number is 68077.

How long has The Wellshire Huron been in business?

The Wellshire Huron has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Wellshire Huron?

No, The Wellshire Huron has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Wellshire Huron?

Laurie Solem is the administrator of The Wellshire Huron.

How many beds does The Wellshire Huron have?

The Wellshire Huron has 35 beds.

Are there photos of The Wellshire Huron?

Yes — there are 14 photos of The Wellshire Huron in the photo gallery on this page.

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