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Photo of The Inn on Westport
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They were quick to include her and make her feel at home. Activities , such as quilting, card nights, church, live music, and the food. She loved that the dining room had table cloths and they could sit...
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.
Welcome to The Inn on Westport.  We offer everything desired for the active senior lifestyles, including truly private apartments at affordable prices for the Independent Retirees, those desiring Assisted Living services, and for those in need of Respite Care. We are conveniently...
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The light and brightness of the place appealed to me. The people milling about seemed it would be a friendly community. Also, it seemed a beautiful, safe neighborhood for my young grandkids to come for care...
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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We chose Ponderosa Lodge due to the value for the money as well as availability when we needed it. It has been a positive experience.
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.
At Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care...
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88 Floor plans available
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The placement didn't workout since [name removed] needed nursing home Alzheimer's care. However, what we liked the most about this community was the cleanliness and the meals and dining. Based on the...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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77 Floor plans available
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The overall experience was very good and the community is very clean. The staff are friendly and caring and do provide great care to the residents . The meals were good and they have a variety. The...
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.
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Photo of Edgewood Vista Memory Care Sioux Falls
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My mother is doing well here in this community, and I'am comfortable with her move here. I haven't had any issues with this community so far. I know she is safe, and in good hands. The staff has been kind,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Sioux Falls! Edgewood's Memory Care community in Sioux Falls is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood also...
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This transition has been difficult for my mom as she suffers from paranoia but we have found the staff at New Perspectives in Cloquet to be so wonderful! They truly care for my mom and want her to have to...
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.
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I think it is a wonderful place. I would highly recommend it. The layout is great. The room size my mom has is good. They have outdoor space for the residents to use. They have a wonderful woodshop. They...
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.
Washington Crossing is Sioux Falls' premier independent senior living community. We are a local, independently owned and operated company with long standing ties to the Sioux Falls community. We take great pride in providing clean, comfortable retirement living to folks that want to be surrounded...
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The staff and hospice were just terrific, they made sure our questions were answered and we got everything we needed. They were very compassionate. The rooms are on the smaller side, but nice and it had...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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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.
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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.
Photo of Bethesda Home
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.
Photo of Northwood Assisted Living Ctr
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.
Photo of Majestic Bluffs /Sir James
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.
Photo of Lennox Assisted and Independent Living
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.
Photo of Pine Lane Hartington
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
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.
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My mother has lived here for just over 3 years. The facility is so very clean, with excellent ambiance and a very friendly, professional staff. They are getting more and more creative with outings and...
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.
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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.
Photo of WEL-LIFE At Elk Point
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.
Photo of Colonial Manor of Hudson
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Morgan Lane Village
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Wakonda, SD

The average cost of senior living in Wakonda is $3,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, SD with an average of $3,000 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wakonda, SD vs. nearby cities

Wakonda, SD
$3,654/mo
$3,866/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wakonda, SD vs. the state and national average

Wakonda, SD
$3,654/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wakonda vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,654/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wakonda, SD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,665/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,938/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Wakonda

Recent reviews for memory care in Wakonda

Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls, SD

4.5
I like the feeling of the hominess here and my apt is very nice, the staff is very nice and they are attentive too. I enjoy going to the dining room for my meals and they offer 4 choices at each meal which is nice. I really like living in this community.

StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls

5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD

5.0
The whole staff of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living Center were and are extremely helpful. The Community Resource Director was especially helpful in numerous ways. This included setting up assessments, medical appointments, good communication throughout the process of being placed, getting some ...
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Wakonda review score based on 33 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 56 Wakonda memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wakonda 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

Wakonda review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Wakonda, SD56 facilities
7.6
Volin, SD50 facilities
0
Irene, SD8 facilities

Review subcategories for Wakonda 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 33 reviews of 56 Wakonda memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wakonda 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.
Wakonda, SD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Wakonda memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakonda memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakonda, 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 Wakonda 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 Wakonda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wakonda, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.6%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wakonda 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 Wakonda Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakonda, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakonda 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 Wakonda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakonda, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
8.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakonda 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 Wakonda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakonda, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakonda 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 Wakonda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakonda, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Inn on Westport, The Heritage at Northern Hills and Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wakonda, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 56 memory care facilities near Wakonda, South Dakota. See the full list.

The 56 memory care facilities near you in Wakonda, 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 Wakonda, 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 Wakonda, 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 Wakonda, South Dakota ranges from $700 to $7940. The average Memory Care cost in Wakonda, South Dakota is $3,654. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wakonda, South Dakota typically starts at $700. 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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