Best Assisted Living in Rapid City, SD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 assisted living communities in Rapid City, SD using SD Dept. of Health (DOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in SD
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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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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
Good Samaritan Society – St Martin Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Rapid City
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 64
Rank #27 / 69
No
83
Facility 83
SD AVG 38
Rank #3 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Jana Mccroden
Westhills Village
AL
HC
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Rapid City
44
Facility 44
SD AVG 64
Rank #49 / 69
No
21
Facility 21
SD AVG 38
Rank #55 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Kelsey Bertsch
Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Rapid City
48
Facility 48
SD AVG 64
Rank #42 / 69
No
12
Facility 12
SD AVG 38
Rank #67 / 80
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Sheila Gehring
Good Samaritan Society – Echo Ridge
AL
IL
Rapid City
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 64
Rank #61 / 69
No
11
Facility 11
SD AVG 38
Rank #70 / 80
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Lindsey Hixson
Edgewood Rapid City
AL
Rapid City
110
Facility 110
SD AVG 64
Rank #8 / 69
No
6
Facility 6
SD AVG 38
Rank #76 / 80
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Jennifer Weyrich
The Village at Skyline Pines
AL
MC
Rapid City
116
Facility 116
SD AVG 64
Rank #5 / 69
No--
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Kelli Back
The Courtyard Westhills Village
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Rapid City
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 64
Rank #27 / 69
No--
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Kelsey Bertsch
Westhills Village Health Care Facility
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Rapid City
44
Facility 44
SD AVG 64
Rank #49 / 69
No--
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #11 / 64
Kelsey Bertsch
Morningstar Assisted Living of Rapid City
AL
Rapid City
-No
10
Facility 10
SD AVG 38
Rank #72 / 80
-
29
Facility 29
SD AVG 5
Rank #4 / 64
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Overview of The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living & Memory Care in Rapid City, South Dakota, delivers assisted living and memory care services within a single residential campus. Assisted living helps residents manage daily personal tasks while maintaining their independence in private apartments. Memory care offers a secured environment with round-the-clock supervision designed to prevent wandering, making it easy for residents to transition to higher levels of support as cognitive or physical needs change.

Housing options span one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans across a 116-bed setting, accommodating single residents or couples moving in together. Administrator Kelli Back leads daily operations. Lifestyle amenities include an outdoor courtyard, walking paths with city views, a hair salon, a movie theater, a library, a reading nook, and an internal chapel for religious gatherings. Scheduled transportation assists residents with off-site errands, which is helpful given the local walk score of 32 that marks the neighborhood as car-dependent.

Prospective residents exploring senior living communities can find a balance of personal daily assistance, secure specialized memory support, and varied recreational amenities on site.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – St Martin Village

Good Samaritan Society, St Martin Village provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rapid City, SD. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home care provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels in one community, Good Samaritan Society, St Martin Village can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 60 beds, and Jana McCroden serves as administrator. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery or ongoing care.

A swimming pool and wellness center support exercise and water-based activities, while walking trails and a community garden provide outdoor spaces for recreation. The community also has a salon, chapel, library, coffee house, woodshop, and scheduled activities, giving residents places for personal care, worship, hobbies, and social time. Home-based services and caregiver support are also available for residents and families who need assistance beyond the community setting.

The area has a Walk Score of 83, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. Shops and other daily destinations within a short walk can help a resident who no longer drives get out independently.

Price range $3,657 - $7,725/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Westhills Village

Westhills Village offers independent living, assisted living, home care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Rapid City, South Dakota. Opened in 1984, the community has 44 beds, which can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident continues living in an apartment.

Home care brings support to a resident’s home, and palliative care focuses on comfort. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, with private rooms available for residents receiving that level of care. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

An on site therapy clinic and rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The pool, scheduled outings, and online wellness classes offer different ways to take part in activities. The community has a total nurse staffing level of 4h 48m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Kelsey Bertsch serves as the administrator. With independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus, Westhills Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

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Overview of Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living

Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Rapid City, SD. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time.

With 48 beds, Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living is a smaller community where residents and staff may get to know one another. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments are available, and the two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together.

The starting price is $4,205 per month, giving families a figure to use when planning a monthly budget. A salon allows residents to handle grooming on site, while wellness opportunities and a programming and activities calendar provide organized options to join.

Sheila Gehring serves as the administrator, and Sinceri Senior Living is the owner.

Starting Price $4,205/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Echo Ridge

The Good Samaritan Society in Echo Ridge is one of the trusted senior living communities in Rapid City. They provide a range of comprehensive care that focuses on assisted living places and various assisted living levels of care which includes independent living. Many families have trusted the quality service the community has continuously provided for many seniors over the years. As a Good Samaritan Society, seniors can expect a worry-free lifestyle during their stay.

The Good Samaritan’s all-inclusive services and amenities include home-cooked meals, maintenance-free living, and housekeeping; social activities include gatherings at the community room, dining room, o r chapel; wellness programs, religious services, an emergency response system, and housekeeping services are also offered.

$4,862/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Edgewood Rapid City

Edgewood Rapid City is an assisted living community in Rapid City, South Dakota. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. For someone who needs that support, Edgewood Rapid City may be a good fit. The community has 110 beds, and Jennifer Weyrich serves as its administrator.

Respite care and Short-Term Stays provide temporary care arrangements for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Adult Day Services offer care during the daytime, while rehabilitation services can support a resident working to regain or maintain function. Dining includes homemade meals based on individual likes, along with healthy options approved by a dietitian, so meals can reflect both personal preferences and dietary guidance.

Contact Edgewood Rapid City

Overview of The Village at Skyline Pines

With 116 beds, The Village at Skyline Pines provides assisted living and memory care in Rapid City, SD. The community provides specialized care for adults withemory-related conditions in a secure environment. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, are also available to ensure accessibility of care whenever needed.

An outdoor courtyard and walking paths give residents places to spend time outside, while transportation services support trips arranged through the community. Moreover, a hair salon, movie theater, library, reading area, and chapel are also available for grooming, entertainment, reading, and religious services on-site. Kelli Back serves as administrator.

Contact The Village at Skyline Pines

Overview of The Courtyard Westhills Village

Situated in Rapid City, South Dakota, The Courtyard Westhills Village offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, and skilled nursing. The community can accommodate up to 60 residents and assist with daily tasks. 24-hour staffing is also available, ensuring residents can access care whenever needed.

Rehabilitation services provide recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function, while temporary relief is available for families whose usual caregiver needs time away. Moreover, a wellness space and classes provide an area for wellness activities. The outdoor inner courtyard and southern-exposure sun deck also offer designated places to spend time outside.

Additionally, the Support Plus Program and in-home care are available as named programs. With Kelsey Bertsch serving as the administrator, the community accepts Medicare as a payment option.

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Overview of Westhills Village Health Care Facility

Westhills Village Health Care Facility provides independent living, assisted living, home care, and skilled nursing in Rapid City, SD. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Home care supports a resident in their own home, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care may suit someone whose needs change over time because the facility offers both daily living support and skilled nursing.

With 44 beds, Westhills Village Health Care Facility is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family funds care directly. Kelsey Bertsch serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab give residents access to therapy during a time-limited recovery stay. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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Overview of Morningstar Assisted Living of Rapid City

Morningstar Assisted Living Community, situated in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors requiring assistance with daily living tasks. Rather than a clinical facility, it provides a sense of home. The dedicated staff ensures personalized care while residents enjoy delicious meals.

Engaging activities foster a sense of family and belonging, making Morningstar Assisted Living a place where seniors thrive and find comfort in their golden years.

Contact Morningstar Assisted Living of Rapid City

Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Rapid City, SD

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Dakota?

Assisted living in South Dakota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Dakota?

Assisted living in South Dakota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does South Dakota Medicaid cover assisted living?

South Dakota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including South Dakota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 assisted living facilities in Rapid City, SD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Rapid City, SD?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rapid City, SD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Rapid City, SD?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Rapid City at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,849The average monthly cost across facilities in Rapid City, SD. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rapid City, SD. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 67The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rapid City, SD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90