Wellshire Park Place
Assisted Living · Milbank, SD

Wellshire Park Place

Assisted Living · Milbank, SD

Overview of Wellshire Park Place

Wellshire Park Place provides assisted living in Milbank, South Dakota. Overseen by Keisha Dorscher, the community also features licensed nurses and CNAs on-site to provide continuous support for residents’ needs. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function.

With 36 beds, it offers an environment where staff and residents can get to know each other. Moreover, fitness, music, art, games, and group outings offer ways to stay involved, and On Campus Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation services without requiring a trip elsewhere.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 64 means some errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby tasks independently.

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 / 64Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 64 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 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #15 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 15th 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.
64 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountyGrant
License Number40533

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wellshire Park Place is administered by Keisha Dorscher.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Wellness Visits by Licensed Nurse
Dietitian

Additional Services

2 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.
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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 Individually Controlled Air Conditioning

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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. 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Inn on Westport
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sioux Falls
140
Facility 140
SD AVG 64
Rank #4 / 69
No
63
Facility 63
SD AVG 38
Rank #18 / 80
-
30
Facility 30
SD AVG 5
Rank #2 / 64
A+Jill Dykstra
The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Rapid City
116
Facility 116
SD AVG 64
Rank #5 / 69
No
32
Facility 32
SD AVG 38
Rank #43 / 80
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-Kelli Back
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 / 64
-Paula Henrickson
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 / 64
-Talli Raske
Wellshire Park Place
AL
Milbank
36
Facility 36
SD AVG 64
Rank #57 / 69
No
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 38
Rank #15 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
-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

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellshire Park Place

Is Wellshire Park Place in a walkable area?

Wellshire Park Place has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Wellshire Park Place?

According to SD state health department records, Wellshire Park Place's license number is 40533.

How long has Wellshire Park Place been in business?

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

Are pets allowed at Wellshire Park Place?

No, Wellshire Park Place has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Wellshire Park Place?

Keisha Dorscher is the administrator of Wellshire Park Place.

How many beds does Wellshire Park Place have?

Wellshire Park Place has 36 beds.

Are there photos of Wellshire Park Place?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Wellshire Park Place in the photo gallery on this page.

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