The Wellshire Park Place
Assisted Living · Milbank, SD

The Wellshire Park Place

Assisted Living · Milbank, SD
The Wellshire Park Place accepts Medicaid.
The Wellshire Park Place accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Wellshire Park Place

With 36 beds, The Wellshire Park Place is an assisted living community in Milbank, SD, that assists residents with daily tasks. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, ensure residents have access to services whenever needed.

Administered by Keisha Dorscher, the community can accommodate up to 36 residents. Medicaid is also accepted as a payment option. Moreover, post-hospital rehabilitation is available, with physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy. Respite services are also available for those seeking short-term stays.

A salon supports personal grooming, while walking paths give residents space for outdoor walks within the community. Transportation and group outings also provide options for activities beyond the residence, with scheduled programs that include fitness, music, art, and games. Moreover, dining can accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions such as low-sodium or diabetic-friendly diets, cultural or religious preferences, and texture modifications such as pureed or chopped meals.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36 Rank #57 / 69Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 57th 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 / 63Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 63 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 #48 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 48th 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.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
CountyGrant
License Number40533

Certifications & Programs

Medicare-certified
Medicaid-certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Wellshire Park Place is administered by Keisha Dorscher.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour nursing care, safety and security protocols

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

5 services
Short-Term Rehab
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech TherapyListed as: Speech-language therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Wellness Visits by Licensed Nurse

Additional Services

3 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.
Daily Living Assistance
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyRecommended visitation hours are from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Admission CriteriaInitial assessment, completion of necessary paperwork, collaboration with healthcare professionals

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Walking Paths
Activities
Music Programs
Arts & Crafts
Games
Group Outings
Discussion Groups

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Nicely Sized Closets Walk-In Showers Individual Air Conditioning

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milbank's city center to The Wellshire Park Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.12 miles to nearest hospital (Milbank Area Hospital Avera)

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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.
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HOS
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 64
Rank #24 / 69
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 38
Rank #21 / 80
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Talli Raske
Good Samaritan Society Canton
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Canton
56
Facility 56
SD AVG 64
Rank #33 / 69
No
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 38
Rank #15 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Scott Larson
United Living Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Brookings (Brookings Township)
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 64
Rank #14 / 69
No
82
Facility 82
SD AVG 38
Rank #4 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Liz Deberg
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 64
Rank #26 / 69
No
23
Facility 23
SD AVG 38
Rank #51 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Laura Wilson
The Wellshire Park Place
AL
Milbank
36
Facility 36
SD AVG 64
Rank #57 / 69
No
27
Facility 27
SD AVG 38
Rank #48 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 63
Keisha Dorscher

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

The Wellshire Park Place is in Milbank, 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 The Wellshire Park Place

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Wellshire Park Place in a walkable area?
The Wellshire Park Place has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 What is the license number of The Wellshire Park Place?
According to SD state health department records, The Wellshire Park Place's license number is 40533.
03 How long has The Wellshire Park Place been in business?
The Wellshire Park Place has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at The Wellshire Park Place?
No, The Wellshire Park Place has a no-pet policy.
05 Who is the administrator of The Wellshire Park Place?
Keisha Dorscher is the administrator of The Wellshire Park Place.
06 How many beds does The Wellshire Park Place have?
The Wellshire Park Place has 36 beds.
07 Are there photos of The Wellshire Park Place?
Yes — there are 12 photos of The Wellshire Park Place in the photo gallery on this page.