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Overview of Edgewood Pierre

Administered by Melissa Johnson, Edgewood Pierre is an assisted living community in Pierre, South Dakota. It offers assisted living, adult day care, and memory care. The community is located at 1950 E. 4th Street in Hughes County. The two-story building has 86 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents several choices based on their space needs.

Serving residents for about one year, Edgewood Pierre features newer construction and recently built common areas. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 6. It’s car-dependent, so most errands require a vehicle. Families who prefer a quieter residential setting instead of a busy commercial area may find the location appealing.

Residents take part in memory care programs offered in a home-like setting. Activities are designed around comfort and familiar daily routines. Shared amenities include a chapel, a family gathering room, several recreation rooms, a dedicated dining room, and an on-site fitness center. The community also provides transportation services and welcomes pets, giving residents both structured support and everyday flexibility.

Families considering Edgewood Pierre may ask about current availability for the studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments because different floor plans may fill at different times.

Tieszen Memorial Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and independent living in Marion, SD. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow from help with daily tasks to supervised memory care or nursing support.

Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

The home has 64 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time associated with each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working on recovery or functional abilities. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Laura Wilson serves as the administrator.

Overview of Palisade Healthcare Center

Nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care are the four entries on Palisade Healthcare Center’s license in Garretson, SD. Nursing care here answers a continuing need for clinical attention. Memory care is delivered in a secured space with staff supervising inside it. Respite covers the short stretch when a family’s usual caregiver has to travel or recover.

Fifty-five beds put the building in the smaller band, close enough that staff and residents come to know each other. A day’s nursing per resident works out at 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Payment works through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, covering funded care and care a family pays for itself. At 37 out of 100, walkability lands in the car-dependent band, so most errands begin with a car or a lift.

The administrator is Carolyn Riggs. Respite Stays and Supplementary Care Options both run as named programs, for somebody wanting a short stay or something extra. Ongoing clinical care, secured memory support, and a short stay while a family caregiver is away are the three things this building is arranged around.

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.

Overview of Avantara Watertown

Forty-six beds are filled out of 51. Avantara Watertown runs at 90% occupancy, a solid number for a facility that only recently opened, sitting less than a mile from Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown’s 4th Avenue Northeast neighborhood. The address at 415 4th Ave. NE puts it in a moderately walkable part of the city (Walk Score 69), which matters for families who visit regularly.

At 168 days, the average length of stay sits in the middle range. This is not purely a 30-day Medicare rehab operation, but it’s also not a long-term custodial care setting by the numbers. The clinical menu reflects that positioning: stroke and neurological recovery, cardiac care, pulmonary care, oncology recovery, and orthopedic rehabilitation are the confirmed programs, all squarely in the post-acute specialty space. Administrator Lynna Speier leads a 51-bed facility in the Avantara network that is clearly built around structured medical recovery rather than extended residential care.

Registered nurses log 1 hour and 9 minutes per resident per day, with total nursing care at 3 hours and 35 minutes. Nurse aides account for 1 hour and 58 minutes of that total. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Avantara Watertown is a compact, recently opened nursing home with a clinical program built for residents recovering from cardiac events, neurological incidents, cancer treatment, and orthopedic procedures, operating near hospital infrastructure that supports that care model.

Overview of Avantara Pierre

Avantara Pierre provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Pierre, South Dakota. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while hospice care addresses end of life needs. Having these services together may suit someone whose needs could change over time.

The community has 65 beds, with private and semi private suites. A private suite gives one resident a dedicated living space, while a semi private suite means sharing living arrangements with another resident. Family gatherings can take place in the community spaces. On site salon services also let residents receive salon care without arranging an outside visit.

Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary care setting during recovery. Programs include post surgical care, rehabilitation for stroke and other neurological conditions, cardiac care, oncology recovery care, pulmonary care, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Chase Watson serves as administrator. With a Walk Score of 57, some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives limited opportunities to manage errands independently.

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.

Overview of Avantara Milbank

Avantara Milbank offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Milbank, SD. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care.

The community has 45 beds, a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support recovery, with programs for post-surgical care, stroke and other neurological conditions, cardiac care, oncology recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pulmonary care. Avantara Milbank may be a good fit for someone whose needs include memory supervision or rehabilitation for one of these conditions.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 17m per resident each day, representing the documented daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly. A Walk Score of 64 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby errands independently. Keisha Dorscher serves as the administrator.

In Rapid City, South Dakota, Fountain Springs Healthcare Center is a haven for healing and compassionate care. Whether residents require transitional care following hospitalization or seek long-term support due to safety concerns at home, Fountain Springs offers a serene refuge. The center has garnered acclaim for its successful patient transitions back home or to a lower level of care, earning the prestigious 2018 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award for its exceptional senior healthcare services.

At Fountain Springs, individuals receive personalized care through an interdisciplinary approach to skilled nursing. The recreation department fosters a sense of community and home by organizing various activities and outings. Whether it’s assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, or respite stays, Fountain Springs Healthcare Center remains steadfast in delivering 5-star quality care to its residents. 

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center is a nursing home in Flandreau, South Dakota, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. These services can suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support or a supervised setting for dementia related needs.

The center has 42 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. It opened in 2022. Personal grooming and relaxation are supported by a salon and spa, while a courtyard offers outdoor time and a private family dining area provides space for meals with visiting relatives.

A doctor is on staff, and transportation is available for resident needs. The administrator is AnnMarie Kutzke. The area has a Walk Score of 59, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot while others may require transportation.