Page 3 of Best Independent Living in South Dakota

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Village

Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls Village provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Sioux Falls, SD. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication as residents maintain their own 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. With several care levels in one community, Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls Village may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 177 beds, with a starting price of $5,475 per month. Medicare is accepted for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than for long term residence. Respite care allows a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services support a resident working to regain function after illness, injury, or surgery.

Residents have access to a salon and spa, a community patio, and religious services. Local transportation is available to and from medical appointments. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Thomas Fraser serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $5,475/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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.

Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living offers assisted living and independent living in Mitchell, 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.

The community opened in 1997 and has 50 beds. Offering both care levels makes Countryside Living a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community. Kathy Zoss serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services, fitness and wellness facilities, and a salon or spa are available. Activities include exercise classes led by certified physical therapists, along with yoga, games, crafts and special outings, giving residents choices for guided exercise, hobbies and time with others. Transportation is available for outings and appointments, so residents who no longer drive have a way to attend them without driving themselves.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. Dining includes two meals daily, with menu choices at each meal. The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

Overview of Bethany Home Sioux Falls

With a 28-bed capacity, Bethany Home Sioux Falls offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Sioux Falls, SD. Dedicated to adults 55+, the community assists residents with daily tasks, as well as housekeeping, laundry, and linen. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy are also available to help improve residents’ ability to function.

Additionally, creative activities, lifelong learning, and intergenerational opportunities are offered. A chapel and religious services also provide space for worship on-site. With Amanda Peterson as the administrator, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives.

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.

Overview of The Village of Harmony Hill

The Village of Harmony Hill in the Sheridan Township area of Watertown, SD, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and adult day care services. Independent living offers private quarters alongside shared amenities, while assisted living supports residents with daily tasks and managing medication. Memory care features structured supervision in a secured setting for individuals living with dementia, and adult day care offers non-residential support during daytime hours.

Housing 104 beds, the property features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units that accommodate individual residents or couples. On-site features include an ecumenical chapel, paved walking trails, open courtyards, and pet-friendly accommodations. Short-term respite stays are also available to support family caregivers needing temporary relief, alongside community programs like Culinary Arts and dedicated Veteran Resources.

Payment options primarily rely on private arrangements. Set in a peaceful rural setting outside the city center, daily errands and off-site travel generally require vehicle transportation.

Interested families looking for flexible senior living options or day programs can get in touch with Village of Harmony Hill to discuss floor plans or book a visit.

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.

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

Overview of The Wellshire Huron

The Wellshire Huron provides assisted living and independent living in Huron, South Dakota. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living offers a private apartment with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Having both levels in one community may allow a resident whose needs change to move to different support without leaving the setting. It may suit someone who wants independent living or help with everyday tasks while remaining in the same community.

There are 35 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Apartments come in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. A two-bedroom apartment can work for a couple moving together or for a resident who wants a separate bedroom. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use that coverage toward care costs.

Daily physical and occupational therapy, along with rehabilitation services, support recovery after surgery and care related to orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders, stroke recovery, cardiovascular conditions, and chronic illnesses that affect mobility. Residents can spend time in gardens and on walking paths, and activities include fitness, music, art, games, and group outings. Personal grooming is available on site through a barber and beauty shop. Respite care offers a short stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Laurie Solem serves as the administrator. Meals can be adjusted for allergies, low sodium or diabetic friendly diets, cultural or religious preferences, and texture modifications, so dietary requirements can be addressed at mealtimes.

Overview of Parkside Retirement Community

Parkside Retirement Community provides assisted living, independent living, and residential care in Aberdeen, SD. Independent living offers private living without daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose support needs change over time, since different care settings are available without leaving the community.

The community has 55 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together. Parkside Retirement Community is in the Melrose Addition neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 38 places it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Scott Eisenbeisz serves as the administrator.

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.