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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.
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About This Community
The Wellshire Park Place is administered by Keisha Dorscher.
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0.7 miles from city center
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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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.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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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| Avera Maryhouse | AL HOS NH | Pierre | 67
Facility
67
SD AVG
64
Rank
#24 / 69 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
SD AVG
38
Rank
#21 / 80 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
5
Rank
#11 / 63 | Talli Raske |
| Good Samaritan Society Canton | AL HOS NH SNF | Canton | 56
Facility
56
SD AVG
64
Rank
#33 / 69 | No |
64
Facility
64
SD AVG
38
Rank
#15 / 80 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
5
Rank
#11 / 63 | Scott Larson |
| United Living Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Brookings (Brookings Township) | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
64
Rank
#14 / 69 | No |
82
Facility
82
SD AVG
38
Rank
#4 / 80 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
5
Rank
#11 / 63 | Liz Deberg |
| Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Marion | 64
Facility
64
SD AVG
64
Rank
#26 / 69 | No |
23
Facility
23
SD AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 80 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
5
Rank
#11 / 63 | Laura Wilson |
| The Wellshire Park Place | AL | Milbank | 36
Facility
36
SD AVG
64
Rank
#57 / 69 | No |
27
Facility
27
SD AVG
38
Rank
#48 / 80 | - | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
5
Rank
#11 / 63 | 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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Dakota
The Wellshire Park Place is in Milbank, South Dakota. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- SD specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
South Dakota HOPE Waiver
South Dakota HOPE Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · $2,982 per month for the individual under the 300% SSI standard.
- Asset limit
- $2,000 in countable resources for the applicant; married applicants are subject to spousal rules.
Eligibility
- General
- South Dakota resident age 65 or older or a younger adult with qualifying blindness or disability; Medicaid and nursing-facility level of care required.
- SD specifics
- The applicable older-adult HCBS program is the Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver.
What it provides
- Assessed services may include personal care homemaker adult day services respite meals emergency response and home accessibility adaptations.
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
- Income limit
- Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.
Eligibility
- General
- Federal NFCSP supports adult informal caregivers of people age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer disease or related disorders; it also includes specified relative caregivers age 55 or older of children or adults with disabilities.
What it provides
- Information and assistance; counseling and support groups; caregiver training; respite and limited supplemental services.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
South Dakota OAA Services
- Who it is for
- Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
- Income limit
- OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
- Asset limit
- OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.
Eligibility
- General
- Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
- SD specifics
- Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.
What it provides
- Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Asset limit
- 2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- South Dakota Medicare beneficiary who meets the applicable Medicare Savings Program eligibility requirements.
- SD specifics
- State lists QMB SLMB and QI-1.
What it provides
- QMB pays Medicare Part A and B premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB and QI-1 pay the Part B premium.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
South Dakota LIEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
Eligibility
- General
- South Dakota household responsible for home heating costs and meeting gross-income and other program requirements.
- SD specifics
- Eligibility and award depend on household size income heating type and cost and location; Emergency assistance requires an eligible heating crisis.
What it provides
- Heating assistance paid to the energy supplier; separate emergency crisis and weatherization assistance may be available.




