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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Dakota is $4,745, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Custer County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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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It's a blessing to not have to cook two different meals since my husband doesn't want to eat what I want to eat.. he has to eat what is served, and I don't hear any complaints from him. I am gluten...
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.
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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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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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...
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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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, 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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...
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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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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 assisted living in Custer County, SD

The average cost of senior living in South Dakota is $4,745 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Assisted living costs in Custer County, SD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,219/mo
Studio
$4,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,081/mo

Senior living costs in South Dakota vs. 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 state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeSouth DakotaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$4,745/mo$5,830/mo18.6% below national median
Memory Care$5,250/mo$6,999/mo25.0% below national median
Independent Living$3,140/mo$3,520/mo10.8% below national median
Assisted Living
South Dakota:$4,745/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:18.6% below national median
Memory Care
South Dakota:$5,250/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:25.0% below national median
Independent Living
South Dakota:$3,140/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:10.8% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Custer County, SD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Custer County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Custer County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Custer County

The Victorian in Rapid City, SD

4.6
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 ones

Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living in Rapid City, SD

5.0
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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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!

Custer County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Custer County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Custer County, 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 Custer County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Custer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Custer County, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.9%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.8%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.9%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Custer County assisted living

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 Custer County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Custer County, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.2%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.3%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Custer County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Custer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Custer County, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
5.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Custer County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Custer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Custer County, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
4%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Custer County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Custer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Custer County, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.7%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.1%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Custer County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Custer County protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living, The Victorian and Edgewood Rapid City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Custer County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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