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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.

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

Overview of Five Counties Nursing Home

Five Counties Nursing Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living in Lemmon, South Dakota. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Short term and long term care are available, covering temporary skilled stays as well as ongoing nursing care. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Five Counties Nursing Home has 37 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. The community opened in 1951 and is administered by Jordan Fish.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare generally covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay; private pay is also accepted. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including routine outings for a resident who no longer drives.

Overview of Washington Crossing

Ten beds and eighteen years in operation; that says a lot about Washington Crossing, an assisted living and independent living community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, located at 4709 E 6th St #108. The Walk Score sits at 34, so a handful of errands are doable on foot, though most trips still call for driving.

A 10-bed community means residents and staff are likely to know each other well, something that’s harder to pull off at a 100-plus bed facility down the road. Beth Fraction serves as Community Director, giving the community a named point of leadership rather than an anonymous management layer.

Day to day, there’s a fair amount on offer: a fitness center, library, dining room, restaurant, and art studio round out the physical amenities, while the activities calendar pulls in crafting sessions, concerts, card games, and fitness classes on a regular basis. Home care is also available as an additional service, useful for residents who need a bit more support without a full move to a higher level of care.

Pets aren’t part of the picture here, so anyone hoping to bring a dog or cat along will need to look elsewhere. What Washington Crossing amounts to, in the end, is a small, long-running community built around close relationships and a steady activity calendar, one where residents can expect to be known by name rather than lost in a crowd.

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Starting Price $1,950/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living

Arrowhead Lodge is an independent living and assisted living home with respite care in Rapid City. They pride themselves on the services that are delivered with only the best in its class brought by their premier level of care entrusted to residents. The senior living home boasts its innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. Arrowhead Lodge’s management and staff are well-trained professionals that ensure that residents are being heard and provide a lifestyle that suits their needs.

Beautifully furnished common areas, walking paths, and outdoor patios are offered for seniors to have families come visit more often and have a place to socialize. Other services include meals, security, and affordable senior housing.

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

Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living in Mitchell, South Dakota, combines independent living and assisted living options within a single location. Independent living units cater to self-sufficient adults seeking community amenities, while assisted living provides structured help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Residents can transition between these support levels as their personal needs change over time.

Administrator Kathy Zoss leads this pet-friendly, 50-bed property. On-site services include a salon and barber shop, scheduled transportation, and landscaped outdoor grounds. Certified physical therapists lead daily fitness classes, yoga, and guided movement programs. Dining plans feature nutritionist-approved meals, offering two daily meals for independent living residents and three for those in assisted living. Nearby neighborhood streets rate high in walkability with an 81 out of 100 walk score, enabling easy pedestrian access to local errands.

Families considering local senior living communities can reach out to Countryside Living to ask about current apartment availability or tour the grounds.

Overview of The Village of Harmony Hill

The Village of Harmony Hill offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, and memory care in Watertown, SD. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while adult day care provides a daytime care option.

Several care levels are available in one community. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving The Village of Harmony Hill. The community has 104 beds, and Krista Beauchamp serves as the administrator.

Residents can spend time outdoors in courtyards, on patios, along paved trails, or enjoying the views. Meals are prepared by chefs and cooked on site, providing dining within the community. An ecumenical chapel and religious services support residents who want worship to remain part of their routine, while Veteran Resources and Culinary Arts are among the specific programs available.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. The community has a Walk Score of 85, and the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

With multiple care levels and memory care, The Village of Harmony Hill may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs may change over time, including someone who needs a secured, supervised setting.

Pine Hills Retirement Community, a 78-bed community in Hot Springs, SD, runs independent living plus assisted living. Everyday tasks are what assisted living help covers. Independent living is meant for somebody who does not need daily care at all.

Having both together suits a person whose support needs might climb later. Vickie Nekuda administers the community, and 52 for a Walk Score means some errands can be handled on foot.

Rehabilitation Services are named among the services. Senior Living Wellness is a program with a name of its own for a resident who wants wellness programming as part of the week.

Overview of Jenkin‘s Living Center

Established in 1959, Jenkin’s Living Center is a 110-bed skilled nursing facility in Watertown’s South Maple neighborhood, about a mile from Prairie Lakes Hospital and a short distance from downtown. The three-story community offers private rooms. Kasey Klapprodt serves as its administrator.

Residents receive care through individualized care plans. These are provided alongside medication management and specialized therapy programs to support both recovery and everyday health. Beyond clinical care, the community offers restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, organized social events, and fitness and recreation programs. These opportunities keep residents active and engaged.

Skilled nursing staff is available 24 hours a day. Registered nurses provide an average of 42 minutes of care per resident each day, while licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses contribute about 51 minutes. Nurse aides provide the largest share of daily support at roughly 2 hours and 1 minute per resident. Together, this staffing approach gives residents consistent hands-on care throughout the day and night.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 85, making it very walkable. Most errands are within easy walking distance. Families visiting the community can often combine their visit with shopping or other stops around the surrounding neighborhood.

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

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.