The Wellshire Park Place

The Wellshire Park Place

The Wellshire Park Place accepts Medicaid.
The Wellshire Park Place accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Wellshire Park Place

With 36 beds, The Wellshire Park Place is an assisted living community in Milbank, SD, that assists residents with daily tasks. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, ensure residents have access to services whenever needed.

Administered by Keisha Dorscher, the community can accommodate up to 36 residents. Medicaid is also accepted as a payment option. Moreover, post-hospital rehabilitation is available, with physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy. Respite services are also available for those seeking short-term stays.

A salon supports personal grooming, while walking paths give residents space for outdoor walks within the community. Transportation and group outings also provide options for activities beyond the residence, with scheduled programs that include fitness, music, art, and games. Moreover, dining can accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions such as low-sodium or diabetic-friendly diets, cultural or religious preferences, and texture modifications such as pureed or chopped meals.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36 Rank #60 / 72Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 60th out of 72 assisted living communities we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #12 / 66Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 12th out of 66 assisted living communities we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #50 / 83Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 50th out of 83 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
CountyGrant
License Number40533

Certifications & Programs

Medicare-certified
Medicaid-certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Wellshire Park Place is administered by Keisha Dorscher.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour nursing care, safety and security protocols

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

8 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
On-Campus Rehabilitation (Avantara Park Place)
Restorative Therapy
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation Program
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech TherapyListed as: Speech-language therapy

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Wellness Visits by Licensed Nurse

Additional Services

2 services
Respite Care
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyRecommended visitation hours are from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Admission CriteriaInitial assessment, completion of necessary paperwork, collaboration with healthcare professionals

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Walking Paths
Activities
Music Programs
Art Programs
Games
Scheduled Group Outings
Discussions

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Nicely Sized Closets Walk-In Showers Individually Controlled Ac

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milbank's city center to The Wellshire Park Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.12 miles to nearest hospital (Milbank Area Hospital Avera)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
United Living Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Brookings (Brookings Township)
81
Facility 81
SD AVG 67
Rank #17 / 72
No
82
Facility 82
SD AVG 39
Rank #5 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Liz Deberg
Avera Maryhouse
AL
HOS
NH
Pierre
67
Facility 67
SD AVG 67
Rank #27 / 72
Yes
60
Facility 60
SD AVG 39
Rank #23 / 83
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Talli Raske
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Marion
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 67
Rank #29 / 72
No
23
Facility 23
SD AVG 39
Rank #53 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Laura Wilson
Good Samaritan Society Canton
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Canton
56
Facility 56
SD AVG 67
Rank #35 / 72
No
64
Facility 64
SD AVG 39
Rank #17 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Scott Larson
The Wellshire Park Place
AL
Milbank
36
Facility 36
SD AVG 67
Rank #60 / 72
No
27
Facility 27
SD AVG 39
Rank #50 / 83
-
1
Facility 1
SD AVG 5
Rank #12 / 66
Keisha Dorscher

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SD assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Wellshire Park Place

Is The Wellshire Park Place in a walkable area?

The Wellshire Park Place has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Wellshire Park Place?

According to SD state health department records, The Wellshire Park Place's license number is 40533.

How long has The Wellshire Park Place been in business?

The Wellshire Park Place has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Wellshire Park Place?

No, The Wellshire Park Place has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Wellshire Park Place?

Keisha Dorscher is the administrator of The Wellshire Park Place.

How many beds does The Wellshire Park Place have?

The Wellshire Park Place has 36 beds.

Are there photos of The Wellshire Park Place?

Yes — there are 12 photos of The Wellshire Park Place in the photo gallery on this page.

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