Derian Lodge Senior Living
Derian Lodge Senior Living is an independent living community on 3rd Avenue Southeast in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It occupies a two story building about 1.3 miles from Aberdeen’s city center, which keeps residents close to the everyday services and civic life of town without sitting in the middle of it. Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is less than a mile away, a detail that matters to many families thinking about routine appointments and quicker access in an urgent situation.
Housing here comes in one, two, and three bedroom floor plans, which is a wider range than many independent living communities offer. That variety gives residents room to choose based on how much space they actually want, whether that means a compact apartment or enough room for visiting family and hobbies. Apartments include modern appliances, and the community keeps an open door policy for friends and family, so visitors are part of the normal rhythm of the week rather than an occasion.
Daily life is supported by transportation services, along with fitness and recreation programming and organized shopping trips. Meals are served to residents, which takes the daily work of cooking off the table for anyone who would rather spend that time elsewhere. The walkability score of 48 out of 100 reflects a neighborhood where a few destinations are reachable on foot and most trips call for a car or the community’s transportation, which is part of why that transportation service is worth noting.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed/ 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Derian Lodge Senior Living
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aberdeen's city center to Derian Lodge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.71 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital: Emergency Room)
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Parkside Retirement Community | IL AL RESC | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 55
Facility
55
SD AVG
69
Rank
#62 / 116 | No |
38
Facility
38
SD AVG
42
Rank
#79 / 148 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Scott Eisenbeisz |
| Derian Lodge Senior Living | IL | Aberdeen | - | No |
48
Facility
48
SD AVG
42
Rank
#62 / 148 | 1 Bed/ 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Davis Court | IL | Aberdeen | - | No |
41
Facility
41
SD AVG
42
Rank
#74 / 148 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Primrose Retirement Communities | IL AL MC RC | Aberdeen | - | Yes |
51
Facility
51
SD AVG
42
Rank
#55 / 148 | Studio | - |
| Bicentennial Apartments | IL | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | - | No |
31
Facility
31
SD AVG
42
Rank
#93 / 148 | Private Rooms | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in South Dakota
Derian Lodge Senior Living is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Derian Lodge Senior Living
Is Derian Lodge Senior Living in a walkable area?
Derian Lodge Senior Living has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Derian Lodge Senior Living?
No, Derian Lodge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Derian Lodge Senior Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Derian Lodge Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Derian Lodge Senior Living?
Derian Lodge Senior Living is located at 1701 3Rd Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
What is the phone number of Derian Lodge Senior Living?
(605) 846-6300 will put you in contact with the team at Derian Lodge Senior Living.
Does Derian Lodge Senior Living provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Derian Lodge Senior Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.





