Morningstar Assisted Living of Rapid City

4120 Winfield Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States View Map
Description

Morningstar Assisted Living Community, situated in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors requiring assistance with daily living tasks. Rather than a clinical facility, it provides a sense of home. The dedicated staff ensures personalized care while residents enjoy delicious meals.

Engaging activities foster a sense of family and belonging, making Morningstar Assisted Living a place where seniors thrive and find comfort in their golden years.

Type of Care Available

Phone: (605) 348-2596
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Where will you be?

Address 3.4 miles from city center

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
South Dakota Elderly Services Program
SD ESP
  • General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
South Dakota LIEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
  • 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 Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
South Dakota SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, 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 Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
South Dakota SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
South Dakota OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
SD ESP

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility
  • 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 Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Property Tax Reduction Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, 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 Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
Benefits
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
South Dakota SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
South Dakota OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

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I have noticed that there are significant challenges in collaborating with a specific team member during the night shift. Concerns have been raised about her leadership style and communication, which have led to discomfort among the staff. Several colleagues have shared their reasons for wanting to switch shifts, emphasizing the negative impact this situation has had on their work environment.It is disheartening to feel unable to voice concerns and advocate for a respectful workplace. It is essential to foster an environment where all employees can express themselves without fear of reprisal, in line with fundamental human rights principles. Professionalism and respect must be upheld to ensure a positive and productive atmosphere for everyone involved.Additionally, there have been instances of discrimination based on religion, which is against healthcare policy. Unfortunately, it feels as though there is little opportunity to speak up at Morning Star. There was also dishonesty regarding the pay rate; I was offered $17 per hour, but my pay stub showed only $16. Furthermore, the manager has issued threats and has misled employees about qualifications, such as requiring a high school diploma, which is deceptive.I have found the manager to be unprofessional and rude, frequently changing her story and lying about various matters. After I quit, she spoke about me to her mother and fabricated information, something my neighbor confirmed. This behavior is harmful and shows a lack of integrity.I also believe there is a significant difference between discussing residents and addressing the behavior of the staff and management. Confidentiality regarding residents must be respected, while the actions of the staff cannot go unaddressed. In my view, the manager exhibits characteristics that are deeply concerning.

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Occupancy
Beds
Medicaid Nights
Medicare Nights
Free Market Nights
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
GSS - ST MARTIN VILLAGE
94.67%
92
3329
7443
21243
$12,448,046.00
$5,350,803.00
$7,168,627.00
BADE, PRISCILLA
0435134
WESTHILLS VILLAGE
90.68%
44
6145
18679
$6,822,711.00
$6,365,791.00
$11,925,297.00
ARCHER, BRADLEY
0435033
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE
92.00%
52
1524
4656
10512
$6,278,946.00
$2,780,846.00
$3,284,603.00
0435037
AVANTARA ARROWHEAD
85.85%
74
3395
14397
2256
$11,497,189.00
$2,845,271.00
$3,679,461.00
PRESTON, PHILIP
0435051
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER
86.11%
90
7003
9433
10794
$13,327,602.00
$3,650,018.00
$6,832,580.00
0435110
AVANTARA MOUNTAIN VIEW
80.30%
101
7531
14235
6111
$16,070,741.00
$4,063,801.00
$4,832,793.00
0435040
AVANTARA SAINT CLOUD
93.46%
78
1442
14801
6922
$9,928,478.00
$2,730,100.00
$3,114,831.00
HENNEY, LAURA
0435060
AVANTARA NORTH
88.68%
69
2746
11161
6788
$10,900,872.00
$3,091,441.00
$3,035,505.00
0435064
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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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