Best Home Care in South Dakota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 home care providers in SD using SD Dept. of Health (DOH) data, inspection records, complaints, and provider-level details. How we rank home care in SD
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Overview of Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a skilled nursing home in Brown County. It is less than a mile from Avera St. Luke’s Hospital’s emergency room and about 2 miles from the city center. Scott Eisenbeisz owns the community and serves as CEO and Administrator. Alongside skilled nursing, it offers assisted living, home care, respite care, senior apartments, and adult day services. Families can use these options in the same community as care needs change.

The 86-bed home currently serves 82 residents. It runs close to full, with a 98% occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of about 153 days, reflecting both post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The community has been open for about 1 year.

Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident daily. Rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation services are also available to support residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term and long-term care.

State health inspections have often focused on documentation and care coordination practices. These include documenting respiratory care and hospice services together. Reviews have also covered food temperatures, food safety records, hand hygiene, and skin-assessment practices, which are recurring administrative and procedural themes rather than one major concern. Families touring the community may ask how staff manage these practices daily.

The surrounding area is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 12 out of 100. Most errands and visits require driving rather than walking. However, the nearby hospital can benefit residents needing frequent medical follow-up or transfers.

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Overview of Bethesda Towne Square

Bethesda Towne Square Assisted Living Community, situated in Aberdeen, provides a selection of 40 spacious apartment suites for residents to choose from. In addition, residents benefit from priority access to the on-site skilled nursing home, ensuring comprehensive care if the need arises. The community prides itself on fostering a warm and compassionate atmosphere, catering to both short-term recovery and around-the-clock long-term care. Bethesda is dedicated to promoting independence of both body and spirit, with the added support of onsite chaplain services available to all residents.

The highly trained staff at Bethesda goes above and beyond physical health care, offering a diverse range of programs aimed at maximizing social interaction. From engaging dining experiences to socialization activities and exercise programs, residents are provided with ample opportunities to thrive and connect. These offerings are delivered in welcoming and comfortable surroundings that prioritize all aspects of life, extending support beyond medical attention to encompass the holistic well-being of each resident.

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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 Trail Ridge Senior Living Community

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community provides assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Sioux Falls, SD. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while home care supports a resident in their own living space. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community may be a good fit for someone or a family seeking multiple care options in one setting. The community has 72 beds and offers one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, studios, and cottages. A studio is a single private space, while the larger layouts can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Opened in 1930, Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. Michelle Vernon serves as the administrator. Meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant style dining room, in a resident’s room, or in a private dining room during family events, giving residents and families several ways to dine on site.

Two pools with warm water, a fitness center, and a health and wellness clinic support exercise and wellness activities. Residents can also use the salon, scheduled entertainment and social events, continuing education seminars, guest speakers, a workshop, a library, garden space, and an art gallery.

Transportation, rehabilitation services on site, wellness programs, spiritual care, and American Baptist religious services are also available.

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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 Good Samaritan Society – Prairie Creek

Prairie Creek, operated by Good Samaritan Society under administrator Kelsey Nicola, provides multi-level senior housing and clinical outreach in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The 32-bed campus accommodates independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, and short-term respite stays, while extending home care, hospice, and adult day programs into the broader region. This structure lets participants transition into higher support tiers without leaving familiar surroundings.

Physical spaces emphasize active recovery and personal recreation through an indoor pool, fitness area, and dedicated therapy suites for short-term rehabilitation. Outdoor amenities feature walking paths, a pond, and a gazebo, complemented indoors by an on-site chapel, beauty salon, and structured caregiver support groups. Local errands require vehicular transit given a walk score of 38, though the property supplies scheduled rides for appointments and off-site needs.

Interested families weighing senior care alternatives across the Sioux Falls market can call Prairie Creek to check apartment availability and tour the recreational grounds.

Starting Price $3,480 - $7,644/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Dow Rummel Village

1321 W Dow Rummel St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Overview of Dow Rummel Village

Dow Rummel Village offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Sioux Falls, SD. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides a private residence without daily care. Home care supports someone in their own residence. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock.

There are 79 beds. Multiple care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Christopher Hahn serves as the administrator.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make select trips independently.

Covell’s Restaurant offers menu choices at each meal, and Covell’s Market provides an on-site place to shop. Halladay-Peterson Chapel and Worthington Meditation Chapel support worship and quiet reflection. Activities include exercise classes, a book club, card games, movie screenings, yearly festivals, and resident interest clubs. Weekly non-denominational worship services, Catholic services, Bible studies, and devotion groups are also available.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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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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Dow Rummel Village

1321 W. Dow Rummel St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Overview of Dow Rummel Village

Dow Rummel Village is a Sioux Falls, South Dakota community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing. Residents living independently manage daily life on their own, while assisted living provides hand-on help with bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Specialized memory care secures the environment for individuals needing extra supervision, and home care services extend assistance directly into private residences. Offering multiple levels of care on a single campus allows residents to transition smoothly into higher support tiers as personal needs change.

This 79-bed facility also accommodates short-term respite stays, giving primary caregivers time to recharge or travel. Clinical and daily living support is managed by administrator Christopher Hahn, with programs spanning home health, physical rehabilitation, wellness initiatives, link tech services, and structured life enrichment activities. Enhanced assisted living options offer additional daily support for those needing care between traditional assisted living and skilled nursing.

Families considering senior living options in the Sioux Falls area can contact Dow Rummel Village directly to learn about current room availability or schedule a campus tour.

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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care in South Dakota

What is home care?

Home care brings non-medical caregivers into a senior's own home to assist with daily tasks, companionship, and supervision — without requiring a move to a community.

How many home care providers are listed on this page?

This page features 18 home care providers in South Dakota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right home care provider 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 home care providers 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.