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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairburn, SD

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Alzheimer’s care in Fairburn incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fairburn memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fairburn, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Activities don't cartilage. Look like 5. Value for money. No basis to compare. Supporting staff for assisted living. Delightful and efficient. Food excellent; kitchen staff friendly; competent; serves a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Edgewood has been great for my mom. The people working there are friendly and so caring. The activities are plentiful, fun and give the residents opportunities to socialize. The facility is clean and well...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pine Hills Retirement Community is nestled in the Black Hills of historic Hot Springs, South Dakota. We offer a unique blend of quality living with a compassionate staff. We are committed to your comfort and security and your well-being is our passion.We offer a residential-style atmosphere with...
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The staff and manager are great. Never has that assisted living smell. It felt like a home not a medical facility. Definitely would recommend compared to the others I have been with my dad! He loves it and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Fairburn, SD

The average cost of senior living in Fairburn is $5,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spearfish, SD with an average of $5,263 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairburn, SD, vs. state and national averages

Fairburn, SD
$5,346/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Fairburn, SD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,346/mo

Memory care costs in Fairburn, SD, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,620/mo

Senior living costs in Fairburn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairburn, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairburn, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Memory Care$5,346/mo$5,250/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,316/mo$4,745/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,939/mo$3,140/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Fairburn, SD:$5,346/mo
South Dakota:$5,250/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Fairburn, SD:$4,316/mo
South Dakota:$4,745/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Fairburn, SD:$2,939/mo
South Dakota:$3,140/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairburn

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairburn

Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living in Rapid City, SD

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I would rate this facility at a 5+. most facilities do not allow the disabled partner to live in. This one does. We have a two bedroom over 1000 ft.² apartment we have full kitchen facilities except no dishwasher. We have house cleaning and laundry for service is provided and 24 hour a day, ...
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Fairburn review score based on 104 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 7 Fairburn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairburn review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fairburn review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Fairburn, SD7 facilities
8.6
Hot Springs, SD7 facilities
8.6
Rapid City, SD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairburn memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 104 reviews of 7 Fairburn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairburn resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fairburn, SD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.3
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Fairburn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairburn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairburn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fairburn memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Fairburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairburn, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.3%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairburn memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fairburn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairburn, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.4%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairburn memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairburn, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairburn memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairburn, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairburn memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Fairburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairburn, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.4%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
12.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairburn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Dakota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fairburn protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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