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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Prairie Creek
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dell Rapids, SD

The average cost of senior living in Dell Rapids is $3,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison, SD with an average of $2,225 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dell Rapids, SD, vs. nearby cities

Dell Rapids, SD
$3,505/mo
$3,505/mo
$2,497/mo

Assisted living costs in Dell Rapids, SD, vs. state and national averages

Dell Rapids, SD
$3,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dell Rapids, SD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,505/mo
$3,505/mo

Assisted living costs in Dell Rapids, SD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,715/mo
Studio
$4,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,893/mo

Senior living costs in Dell Rapids 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: Dell Rapids, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDell Rapids, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,505/mo$3,823/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,505/mo$3,823/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,500/mo$2,932/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dell Rapids, SD:$3,505/mo
South Dakota:$3,823/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dell Rapids, SD:$3,505/mo
South Dakota:$3,823/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dell Rapids, SD:$3,500/mo
South Dakota:$2,932/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dell Rapids, SD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dell Rapids and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Dell Rapids, SD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dell Rapids have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dell Rapids, SD$4,354/mo$4,628/mo-5.9%
South Dakota$4,383/mo$4,714/mo-7.0%
National$4,571/mo$4,523/mo+1.1%
Dell Rapids, SD
2024 average cost:$4,354/mo
2023 average cost:$4,628/mo
Percent change:-5.9%
South Dakota
2024 average cost:$4,383/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,571/mo
2023 average cost:$4,523/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dell Rapids, 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 Dell Rapids.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dell Rapids

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dell Rapids

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.

Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD

4.0
The staff was helpful. The food is good, I had no complaints. The room sizes are good. The layout of the community is good. They do not have any outdoor space. The staff at Dow Rummel Village is very good.

Dell Rapids assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dell Rapids assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dell Rapids, 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 Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dell Rapids, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dell Rapids, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dell Rapids, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dell Rapids, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dell Rapids, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dell Rapids

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 Dell Rapids protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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