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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merritt, SD
If your loved one needs memory care in Merritt, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Merritt, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Merritt incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Merritt memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Merritt, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rapid City, Schaeferville and Summerset.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rapid City, Schaeferville and Summerset.
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What I like about The Victorian is that it is small and very personable. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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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.
The Victorian Assisted Living & Retirement Center offers assisted living care living for seniors.Individual apartment units are complemented with a luxurious lounge area for residents to unwind, relax, and connect with other members of the community. Enter the community dining room, where our...
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I am so happy with Fairmont Grand it was not easy finding a place to suit my mothers needs and the staff have been wonderful helping her to adjust to this new living arrangement. The staff does go the extra...
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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.
Fairmont Grand offers a wide-range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. No one senior is alike so we provide lifestyle options that meet your individual needs. We call this resident-centered care.Welcome to Fairmont Grand, an Independent Living and Assisted Living...
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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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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, Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of memory care in Merritt, SD
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $3,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Central City, SD with an average of $3,080 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Merritt, SD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Merritt
Recent reviews for memory care in Merritt
The Victorian in Rapid City, SD
4.0
Overall, things have been going well for my loved one at The Victorian. He doesn't like the food, The parking here is not good, and there have been some miscommunications about things. The first month there was a little rough, but things are getting better. They have some activities like Bingo ...
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The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City, SD
5.0
The Village is amazing! They have gone above and beyond to accommodate my loved one prior to their passing. My loved one had to go to the hospital and they had one of the staff member go with my loved one to ensure they were safe. The community worked well with outside home health.
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Fairmont Grand Senior Living in Rapid City, SD
5.0
My loved one enjoyed her stay at Fairmont while she was here! She received more than enough care, as the staff were wonderful with giving her the care that she needed. They also were very gracious with catering to our family's requests. Everything went just fine at this facility!
Merritt memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
72.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
75.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.1%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
41.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Village at Skyline Pines, The Victorian and Fairmont Grand Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See the full list.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Merritt, South Dakota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merritt, South Dakota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Merritt, South Dakota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Merritt, South Dakota ranges from $1650 to $5875. The average Memory Care cost in Merritt, South Dakota is $3,766. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merritt, South Dakota typically starts at $1650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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