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Senior living in South Dakota
Compare 9 senior living communities across 6 cities in South Dakota, including 9 offering assisted living, 2 with memory care and 2 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.
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A selection of assisted living, memory care and independent living communities across South Dakota.
Our South Dakota directory includes 9 communities in 6 cities, including 9 offering assisted living, 2 with memory care and 2 with independent living. 2 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Sioux Falls (3), Brookings (2), Dakota Dunes (1).
Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through South Dakota’s licensing agency.
National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in South Dakota may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.
Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.
Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).
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Every South Dakota community in our directory, grouped by city.
Our directory currently lists 9 senior living communities across 6 cities in South Dakota, including 9 offering assisted living, 2 with memory care and 2 with independent living.
In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Sioux Falls (3), Brookings (2), Dakota Dunes (1). You can browse every city below.
Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.
No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. South Dakota’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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