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Best Assisted Living in Watertown, SD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Watertown, 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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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Watertown, 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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Watertown, SD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Watertown

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Edgewood Watertown
AL
IL
Watertown
66
Facility 66
SD AVG 69
Rank #50 / 117
No
18
Facility 18
SD AVG 39
Rank #116 / 158
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Jackie Clark
Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community
AL
Watertown
-No
65
Facility 65
SD AVG 39
Rank #24 / 158
Private Rooms--
The Village of Harmony Hill
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Watertown (Sheridan Township)
104
Facility 104
SD AVG 69
Rank #19 / 117
Yes
0
Facility 0
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Krista Beauchamp
The Village of Harmony Hill, Inc.
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Se Watertown
104
Facility 104
SD AVG 69
Rank #19 / 117
Yes
85
Facility 85
SD AVG 39
Rank #1 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Krista Beauchamp
StoneyBrook Suites of Watertown
AL
Watertown
-No
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 39
Rank #84 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
SD AVG 4
Rank #9 / 103
-
StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living
AL
Ne Watertown
50
Facility 50
SD AVG 69
Rank #68 / 117
No
85
Facility 85
SD AVG 39
Rank #1 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Casey Adolphsen
Benet Place Senior Apartments
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Watertown (Sheridan Township)
38
Facility 38
SD AVG 69
Rank #98 / 117
Yes
0
Facility 0
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Overview of Edgewood Watertown

Located on 14th Avenue Northeast in Watertown, South Dakota, Edgewood Watertown is a community offering assisted living and independent living in Codington County. The community is about 1.25 miles from Prairie Lakes Hospital, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby medical care.

The community opened about a year ago. It features a two-story building with 66 beds and private rooms. Residents are moving into a newer community rather than one with many years of established operations. Edgewood Watertown is part of the Edgewood Senior Living family of communities, led by administrator Jackie Clark.

Daily support includes housekeeping, transportation, interior and exterior maintenance, and assistance with activities of daily living. Residents also have access to specialized programs that focus on movement and neurological health, including LSVT Big and Loud, the Parkinson’s Care Program, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, Rocky Steady Boxing, and the CaringEdge therapy program. Together, these services highlight the community’s focus on supporting residents living with Parkinson’s disease and similar conditions. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreational activities are also available here.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 18, making it a car-dependent location where most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families traveling from outside the area should drive when they visit.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community

Part of the Good Samaritan Society network, Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community is a senior living community in Watertown, South Dakota, about a mile from the city center. The community offers both independent living and assisted living.

The single-story community features private rooms, giving residents their own living space while keeping everything conveniently on one level. Home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and maintenance-free living are all offered here. Residents can spend less time on household tasks and more time enjoying the community.

Residents gather in the community room, dining room, and chapel for social events, wellness programs, religious services, and fitness and recreation activities. There’s an emergency response system that provides an added level of safety, while transportation services make it easier to get to appointments and local errands without driving.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 65, so some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot while other destinations are easier to reach by car. This setting works well for residents who enjoy walking and for families looking for nearby places to visit.

Families interested in Good Samaritan Sioux Valley Community should ask directly about the level of personal and medical care available. Publicly available sources describe the community differently in this area.

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Overview of The Village of Harmony Hill

The Village of Harmony Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services that lead to a vibrant residential lifestyle focused on receiving world-class hospitality. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere that promotes a lifestyle that strives for holistic wellness. At the senior living home, seniors can continue enjoying and fulfilling their interests and needs.

The Village aims to build a habit of working towards the wellness of its residents in a positive and friendly spirit. The upscale home’s accommodations offer opportunities and inspiration that promote a continuum of growth found in scenic outdoor spaces, an ecumenical chapel, and an exquisite dining area. These include weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, delicious and nutritious meals daily, and specialized programs performed by in-house caregivers.

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Overview of The Village of Harmony Hill

The Village of Harmony Hill, Inc. is a senior living community in Watertown, South Dakota, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Administered by Krista Beauchamp, this 104-bed community is notably pet-friendly, an uncommon feature among assisted living communities in South Dakota.

Along with a full continuum of care, ranging from independent living, assisted living, to memory care, dining, housekeeping, transportation, laundry services, lifestyle, and wellness programs are provided. A full events calendar, an ecumenical chapel, and outdoor spaces are also available. Specialized offerings include Adult Day Services, veteran resources, and an on-site culinary arts program, which is a distinctive addition that provides cultural and social enrichment beyond standard senior living programming. Religious services are also provided on-site.

With a Walk Score of 85, the location has one of the highest walkability ratings of any South Dakota assisted living community, with most daily errands accessible on foot. This is a meaningful quality-of-life advantage for residents who remain mobile and value a close connection to the broader town.

Combining independent living, assisted living, and memory care, The Village of Harmony Hill is well-suited for older adults and families seeking a pet-friendly, full-continuum living community with broad programming, walkable surroundings, and veteran-specific resources in Watertown and Codington County.

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Overview of StoneyBrook Suites of Watertown

A proud member of the StoneyBrook Suites, the Watertown community heeds luxury assisted living for seniors in a nurturing environment. Residents can expect elegance and high-end surroundings at the cozy senior living home. The spirited retirement community provides exceptional service through its professional and compassionate staff. StoneyBrook Suites Suits is a community that proudly raises senior members to thrive in the community.

The lifestyle offers essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer.

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Overview of StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living

StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering personal care services for older adults. The 54-bed community is a recently remodeled residential setting near the eastern edge of the Sioux Falls metro area. As a community with approximately one year of licensed operation, it features updated surroundings and a contemporary approach to assisted living in South Dakota’s largest city.

The community has undergone significant remodeling, featuring amenities such as a state-of-the-art theater, an in-house coffee shop, and updated suites with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plan options. Meanwhile, the care model encompasses nursing and wellness services, restorative therapy, and dietary support, with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.

Featuring updated, thoughtfully designed living spaces, StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living is well-suited for older adults in the Sioux Falls area who value a modern approach to assisted living, particularly those who prefer a smaller community setting with individualized care attention. The restorative therapy also makes it a good option for older adults recovering from illness, but who do not require skilled nursing care yet.

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Overview of Benet Place Senior Apartments

Overlooking the spectacular views of Watertown, SD, Benet Place Senior Apartments is a serene senior living community, offering a peaceful and nurturing environment for independent living. Here, residents are guaranteed a care-free, zero-maintenance living with lawn care, gardening, maintenance, and snow removal handled by the community’s attentive maintenance team. The community features 38 beautifully designed apartments that offer residents utmost comfort and a peaceful space for relaxation or inviting friends and family over.

The community also makes room for vibrant and engaging activities, including daily exercise classes, social activities, arts & crafts classes and more. Hearty meals and nourishing snacks are also offered to make sure residents are always full and happy. Convenient services, such as housekeeping, lawn care, and snow removal are also available to make residents’ living experience more comfortable and carefree.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Watertown, 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 7 assisted living facilities in Watertown, SD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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.