Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in South Dakota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 88 assisted living communities in 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. 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.
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.
StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living
AL
Sioux Falls
54
Facility 54
SD AVG 67
Rank #37 / 72
No
47
Facility 47
SD AVG 39
Rank #31 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Jody Elton
Park Place Assisted Living
AL
MC
Brookings
32
Facility 32
SD AVG 67
Rank #67 / 72
Yes
82
Facility 82
SD AVG 39
Rank #5 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Liz Deberg
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
AL
NH
E Estelline (Estelline Township)
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 67
Rank #30 / 72
No
22
Facility 22
SD AVG 39
Rank #54 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Jason Hanssen
Trail Ridge Senior Living Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Sioux Falls
72
Facility 72
SD AVG 67
Rank #24 / 72
No
17
Facility 17
SD AVG 39
Rank #63 / 83
31
Facility 31
SD AVG 5
Rank #2 / 66
Michelle Vernon
The Wellshire Huron
AL
IL
Sw Huron
35
Facility 35
SD AVG 67
Rank #62 / 72
No
68
Facility 68
SD AVG 39
Rank #10 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Laurie Solem
Good Samaritan Society – Echo Ridge
AL
IL
Rapid City
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 67
Rank #64 / 72
No
11
Facility 11
SD AVG 39
Rank #73 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Lindsey Hixson
Countryside Living
AL
IL
Mitchell
50
Facility 50
SD AVG 67
Rank #39 / 72
Yes
36
Facility 36
SD AVG 39
Rank #41 / 83
28
Facility 28
SD AVG 5
Rank #7 / 66
Kathy Zoss
Edgewood Rapid City
AL
Rapid City
110
Facility 110
SD AVG 67
Rank #10 / 72
No
6
Facility 6
SD AVG 39
Rank #79 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Jennifer Weyrich
Trail Ridge Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Sioux Falls
72
Facility 72
SD AVG 67
Rank #24 / 72
No
13
Facility 13
SD AVG 39
Rank #67 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Michelle Vernon
Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Roslyn (Raritan Township)
33
Facility 33
SD AVG 67
Rank #66 / 72
No
22
Facility 22
SD AVG 39
Rank #54 / 83
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Samuel Van Voorst

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Overview of StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living

Nestled in a convenient area of Sioux Falls, with easy access to the interstate, StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living has undergone remarkable remodeling and improvements to cater specifically to assisted living for seniors. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive care services that encompass nursing and wellness, restorative therapy, and dietary support, all tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors in assisted living. Their commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of their accommodations, offering a range of options, from cozy studios and one-bedroom suites to spacious two-bedroom havens designed with seniors’ comfort in mind.
Prepare to be captivated by their state-of-the-art theater, inviting coffee shop, and beautifully updated suites that exude comfort and style. Their meticulously manicured park yards and a front patio radiates immaculate charm, providing the perfect setting for assisted living for seniors. What truly sets StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living apart is their unwavering passion for creating an environment where assisted living for seniors thrives. This dedication to exceptional care and support has earned them a reputation as one of the finest retirement centers in South Dakota.

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Overview of Park Place Assisted Living

Park Place Assisted Living in Brookings, South Dakota, offers both assisted living and memory care services. Assisted living assists with daily routines like medication management, bathing, and dressing while residents maintain private quarters. The dedicated memory care unit welcomes pets and features a secure setting to keep individuals prone to wandering safe, enabling residents to adjust their level of care on-site as personal needs change.

Administrator Liz DeBerg oversees this 32-bed community, where 24-hour staffing supports a close-knit environment. Daily features include chef-prepared dining, an on-site hair salon, landscaped walking paths, and garden areas. Short-term respite stays accommodate those whose primary caregivers are temporarily away. The location boasts an 82 walk score, allowing residents who prefer walking to run daily errands or visit nearby shops on foot.

Prospective families are encouraged to reach out to Park Place Assisted Living for additional details on room placement or to schedule a visit.

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Overview of Estelline Nursing and Care Center

Estelline Nursing and Care Center is a nursing home and assisted living community in Estelline, South Dakota. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Having both care types may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can continue within the same community.

The center has 60 beds, with 94% currently occupied, so most beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Jason Hanssen serves as administrator.

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Overview of Trail Ridge Senior Living Community

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is a vibrant community with an energetic atmosphere. The senior living community offers housing for independent living, assisted living, and memory care; they are a not-for-profit faith-based community. Trail Ridge understands that individuals are unique and have their own needs, which is why they provide innovative ways to attend to their residents as soon as possible. During their 27 years of service, they have gained the trust of many families in South Dakota. 
Their calendar-filled engaging social and educational activities maximize the community amenities that keep residents stimulated and an enhanced standard of living through their amenities such as the 24-hour emergency communication system, game room, and library available/

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Overview of The Wellshire Huron

The Wellshire Huron offers assisted living and independent living in Huron, South Dakota. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so the two care levels may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 35 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. On Campus Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation services within the community, allowing a resident to receive those services without arranging transportation elsewhere.

A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently. Laurie Solem serves as the administrator.

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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.

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Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living is a retirement community that houses assisted living and independent living where its services and community features are designed with the thought of ensuring that residents maintain an active lifestyle with endless opportunities. The community’s goal is to ensure that their residents live every day as a way to live a purposeful living as individuals who are constantly growing and learning as they begin their new journey. Countryside Living is the ideal place for comfort, convenience, and choice– with the help of their professional care staff dedicated to attending to your needs.
The countryside lifestyle is inclusive of ADLs, scheduled activities, and medical supervision. 

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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.

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Overview of Trail Ridge Retirement Community

Trail Ridge Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, SD, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care services support a person in their own residence, giving families an option for care outside a residential setting. With several care levels and services available, Trail Ridge Retirement Community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may benefit from remaining connected to the same community. Rehabilitation services and wellness programs are also available, giving residents access to those services as part of their care. The community has 72 beds, and Michelle Vernon serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home

Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Roslyn, SD. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while nursing and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing support. Hospice care is available for residents needing end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The home has served the community since 1957 and has 33 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Families can also consider ongoing and short term support within one community.

Private rooms and couples’ suites give one resident a private room or allow two people to move in together. Rehabilitation and short term rehabilitation are available for residents needing therapy during a recovery focused stay, and transportation is provided for medical appointments. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid may help when savings will not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident, and Samuel Van Voorst serves as administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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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Assisted Living in South Dakota at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $4,625The average monthly cost across facilities in South Dakota. 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: 39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in South Dakota. 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 South Dakota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in South Dakota

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 88 assisted living facilities in South Dakota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in South Dakota?

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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota?

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.