Overview of 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.

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Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #62 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 148 homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed/ 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Derian Lodge Senior Living

2 bedroom
2 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
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 BedScott 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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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SD

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SD

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
SD

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SD

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
Income Limits (2025) ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
Asset Limits Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
SD

Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

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?

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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.

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