Other senior care options in Rapid City:

Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Rapid City, SD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Rapid City, SD using SD Dept. of Health (DOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in SD
Reviewed by
Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
11 homes
Other senior care options in Rapid City:
Avg Walk Score: 22/ 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: 47The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rapid City, SD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Rapid City (Metro 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Westhills Village
IL
AL
HC
NH
PC
SNF
Rapid City (Texas Street)
44
Facility 44
SD AVG 69
Rank #90 / 117
No
21
Facility 21
SD AVG 39
Rank #110 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Kelsey Bertsch
Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Rapid City
48
Facility 48
SD AVG 69
Rank #76 / 117
No
12
Facility 12
SD AVG 39
Rank #126 / 158
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Sheila Gehring
Good Samaritan Society – Echo Ridge
IL
AL
Rapid City
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 69
Rank #108 / 117
No
11
Facility 11
SD AVG 39
Rank #130 / 158
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Lindsey Hixson
Good Samaritan Society – St Martin Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Rapid City
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 69
Rank #54 / 117
No
83
Facility 83
SD AVG 39
Rank #8 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Jana Mccroden
Westhills Village Health Care Facility
IL
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Rapid City
44
Facility 44
SD AVG 69
Rank #90 / 117
No
-
Facility -
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Kelsey Bertsch
Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community
IL
ADC
AL
MC
Rapid City
-Yes
21
Facility 21
SD AVG 39
Rank #110 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
The Courtyard Westhills Village
IL
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Rapid City
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 69
Rank #54 / 117
No
-
Facility -
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Kelsey Bertsch
Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living
IL
AL
Rapid City
48
Facility 48
SD AVG 69
Rank #76 / 117
Yes
-
Facility -
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Sheila Gehring
Good Samaritan Society- Echo Ridge
IL
AL
Rapid City
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 69
Rank #108 / 117
No
-
Facility -
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 4
Rank #14 / 103
Lindsey Hixson
Holiday Hills Estates | Sky Active Living
IL
Rapid City (Holiday Lane)
-Yes
3
Facility 3
SD AVG 39
Rank #145 / 158
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Rapid City
-No
3
Facility 3
SD AVG 39
Rank #145 / 158
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Overview of Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village

Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village is a skilled nursing home in Rapid City, South Dakota, part of the well-established Good Samaritan Society, a name many families across the region have come to know over the years. The community is housed in a three-story building on Good Shepherd Way, offering both one-bed and two-bed room options. For families weighing nursing care in the area, that connection to a long-standing faith-based organization is often part of the appeal.

Daily life here centers on comprehensive nursing care paired with an all-inclusive approach to services. Residents receive home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and maintenance-free living, so the practical burdens of running a household are handled for them. Social life is woven into the setting through gatherings in the community room, dining room, and chapel, alongside wellness programs and religious services. An emergency response system adds a layer of day-to-day reassurance for residents and their families.

On the clinical side, nurse aides provide close to two hours of hands-on support per resident each day, with registered nurse coverage adding roughly an hour and a half more. That level of direct staffing is a meaningful signal of how much bedside attention residents can expect. The location sits in a quieter, car-dependent part of Rapid City, so visiting family will generally plan to drive, which also tends to mean a calmer residential setting away from heavier traffic.

Contact Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Rapid City, SD

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 independent living communities in Rapid City, SD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.