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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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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.
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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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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Pennington County, SD

The average cost of senior living in Pennington County is $4,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence County, SD with an average of $3,975 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pennington County, SD, vs. nearby counties

Pennington County, SD
$4,414/mo

Assisted living costs in Pennington County, SD, vs. state and national averages

Pennington County, SD
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Pennington County, SD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,414/mo
$5,335/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,143/mo
Studio
$3,928/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,848/mo

Senior living costs in Pennington County 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: Pennington County, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePennington County, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,414/mo$4,745/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,335/mo$5,250/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,968/mo$3,140/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pennington County, SD:$4,414/mo
South Dakota:$4,745/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pennington County, SD:$5,335/mo
South Dakota:$5,250/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pennington County, SD:$2,968/mo
South Dakota:$3,140/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pennington County, SD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pennington County 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 Pennington County, SD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pennington County 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pennington County, SD$5,266/mo$4,997/mo+5.4%
South Dakota$4,952/mo$4,882/mo+1.4%
National$4,899/mo$4,705/mo+4.1%
Pennington County, SD
2024 average cost:$5,266/mo
2023 average cost:$4,997/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
South Dakota
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,882/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,899/mo
2023 average cost:$4,705/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pennington 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 Pennington County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pennington County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pennington 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!

Pennington County review score based on 102 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 102 reviews of 7 Pennington County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pennington County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Pennington County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Pennington County, SD7 facilities
9.1
8.6
New Underwood, SD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Pennington County assisted living

When assisted living 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 102 reviews of 7 Pennington County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pennington County resident and family assisted living 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.
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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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Pennington County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.2%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.3%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
1.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.1%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pennington 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 Pennington County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pennington 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 Pennington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10.2%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington 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 Pennington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
37%
Room service
Room service
9.3%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington 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 Pennington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.4%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pennington 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 Pennington County protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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