Overview of Dakota Heritage House

Located on East Dakota Avenue, Dakota Heritage House is an assisted living community in Pierre, South Dakota, that provides assistance with activities of daily living. This community also features a single-story building.

With a Walk Score of 57, the community’s surrounding area is relatively walkable, with few errands available within walking distance. This also benefits visiting families, as they can easily access some services and destinations on foot.

For better information about Dakota Heritage House’s care levels, services, amenities, lifestyle programming, and payment options, families exploring care options are encouraged to contact the community directly or visit in-person.

(605) 224-7005
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #44 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 159 homes in South Dakota. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Dakota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pierre's city center to Dakota Heritage House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.38 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Mary's Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.

Edgewood Pierre
AL
ADC
MC
Pierre
86
Facility 86
SD AVG 69
Rank #27 / 117
Yes
6
Facility 6
SD AVG 39
Rank #143 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 8
Rank #14 / 51
Melissa Johnson
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HC
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 69
Rank #49 / 117
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 39
Rank #39 / 159
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 8
Rank #14 / 51
Talli Raske
Dakota Heritage House
AL
Pierre-Yes
57
Facility 57
SD AVG 39
Rank #44 / 159
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Countryside Hospice Support & Memory Center
AL
HC
MC
Pierre-Yes
55
Facility 55
SD AVG 39
Rank #48 / 159
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Dakota

Dakota Heritage House is located in Pierre, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
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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 Dakota Heritage House

Is Dakota Heritage House in a walkable area?

Dakota Heritage House has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Dakota Heritage House?

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What is the address of Dakota Heritage House?

Dakota Heritage House is located at 520 E Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD 57501.

What is the phone number of Dakota Heritage House?

(605) 224-7005 will put you in contact with the team at Dakota Heritage House.

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