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Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

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7400 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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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.

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Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Residents of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, enjoy living close to the spectacular falls on the Big Sioux River. Set in the largest city in South Dakota, Ponderosa Lodge provides specialized care to seniors in and around the Sioux Falls area. Residents have easy access to a range of memorable attractions, entertainment, shopping, and dining options throughout South Eastern South Dakota. Additionally, nature-loving residents enjoy living nearby plenty of golf courses, trails, rivers, waterfalls, parks, and more.

The community provides both long-term and short-term care options to residents and families, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care services. Residents looking to live a maintenance-free lifestyle enjoy the community’s independent living services, while residents seeking assisted living services benefit from supportive care from compassionate caregivers. Residents have access to individualized care plans, dining services, around-the-clock supervision, medication management, and more.

Ponderosa Lodge offers a variety of floor plans designed to meet your unique needs and to provide comfort, luxury, and convenience. Ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy plenty of living and storage space, private bathrooms, and kitchens/kitchenettes. Sinceri Senior Living provides modern day living without the hassle of upkeep at Ponderosa Lodge.

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Full kitchen
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Private Bath
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Bible Study Group
  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Catholic Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Bridge Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Community Service Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Walking Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Wii Bowling
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Christian Services
  • Current Events Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Musical Performances

Reviews

for Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living

8.7Review score13 reviews
8.7
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
23%
3 star
15%
2 star
15%
1 star
0%
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A Place for Mom has scored Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has 13 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has 13 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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8.8
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 20, 2024
3.0
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Stay Involved.
The aids were very friendly and helpful for Dad. But I felt a disconnect with the nursing staff and the visiting doctor. I had to stay on top of everything to ensure Dad got to his appointments and his medication was correct. I didn't always get responses back from the Director of the Ponderosa. I know they were going through an ownership change but I still felt I should have been able to get a response when I had questions about Dad's care.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Care Services
4
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
May 23, 2024
Hello! Thank you for leaving a review with us. Here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living, the care we give our residents is at the forefront of our minds. If you would like to contact us to speak further, please email Contact@SinceriSL.com.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 14, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Ponderosa Lodge
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.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
May 16, 2024
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a positive review with us. Here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living, we strive to give our residents, family members, and staff excellent care. We hope to continue having positive experiences with you in the future.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 30, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
I would recommend to a friend or relative.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
May 2, 2024
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a positive review with us. Here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living, we strive to give our residents, family members, and staff excellent care. We hope to continue having positive experiences with you in the future.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 31, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Things to know before moving in
I think the staff/facility is nice. They could focus on their menu maybe change food suppliers. Staff seems attentive.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
February 2, 2024
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a review with us here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living. Our residents, family members, and staff’s opinions are of the utmost importance to us, and we take all feedback into consideration. Thank you again!
Sheldon - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 12, 2024
5.0
Home for Family
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 furniture, and many many more things. I'm grateful to all being that this whole caregiver thing is new to me and being overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted with it all. Can't say enough of what it means to me. The staff have a genuine caring and giving atmosphere doesn't matter who you talk too. I would highly recommend Ponderosa Senior Living Center.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
January 22, 2024
Hello! We value your opinion and experience with us here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living. Thank you again for leaving a positive review, and we hope you share your positive experience with others!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 8, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
If feels like a family. The staff knows everyone by name and knows them personally. They are always willing to go the extra mile to help. We picked this community because of the friendly staff, feeling like family, clean and well maintained facilities. Also the value.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
November 8, 2023
Hello! We value your opinion and experience with us here at Ponderosa Lodge. Thank you again for leaving a positive review, and we hope you share your positive experience with others!
Charles - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 5, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Great, positive experience, nice people with rare exception! Has staffing issues but they work hard at keeping......
The Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living has great space but they do have a shortage on staffing. The activities have not been checked out in a month here. Great, positive experience, nice people with rare exception! Has staffing issues but they work hard at keeping to a minimum!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
October 6, 2023
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a review with us here at Ponderosa Lodge. Our residents, family members, and staff’s opinions are of the utmost importance to us, and we take all feedback into consideration. Thank you again!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 4, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
friendly and caring staff comes to mind.
What our family likes the most about the Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living community is the staff. The staff members there are really friendly to work with and the meals that are prepared for the residents are great. Based on the experience so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
October 6, 2023
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a positive review with us. Here at Ponderosa Lodge, we strive to give our residents, family members, and staff excellent care. We hope to continue having positive experiences with you in the future.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 12, 2023
2.0
Verified Review
family experience
When it comes to the friendliness of the staff we gave them an overall 3, however some of the staff members there should receive a 5. We thought we had found a great place. The staff at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living were very accommodating to my sister's diet needs since she has celiac disease. We would recommend this community to other families if their loved ones do not have any physical issues, especially any decline with memory care
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
July 17, 2023
Hello! Thank you for leaving a review with us. Here at Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living, the care we give our residents is at the forefront of our minds. If you would like to contact us to speak further, please email Contact@SinceriSL.com.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 14, 2023
2.0
Verified Review
Big promises, little follow through...
A lot of what I have noticed that they do is pass the buck... in other words nobody wants to take responsibility for anything. They have openings at least. Most places have waiting lists that are months out. They do not provide transportation on weekends for anything. During the week yes. We were told before my dad moved out there that they've had transportation for him to get to church but that is not true and that was one of the big burrs under his saddle was that he couldn't get to church. The cost is entirely too high for what they do. I wouldn't recommend for someone who's mind is sharp. Not a lot of mental or emotional stimulation there. Ok if you're not fussy. But like us..didn't have any options. The apartments are nice and spacious. Two large rooms, big walk in closet, huge bathroom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
1
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
May 1, 2023
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a review with us here at Ponderosa Lodge. Our residents, family members, and staff’s opinions are of the utmost importance to us, and we take all feedback into consideration. Thank you again!
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 9, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Needs improvement on communication
Be sure to stress the level of communication you want with the nursing staff. Make sure you know who to contact in each department if you have concerns. I am struggling getting the activities director to involve my loved one more. He can be reclusive. I have had to very hands on with my loved one's doctor appointments and med changes. Again it is a communication issue. We like the coziness of Ponderosa Lodge. The size of the apartment was a big part of our decision, he loves it. We just hope communication will improve.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
March 20, 2023
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a review with us here at Ponderosa Lodge. Our residents, family members, and staff’s opinions are of the utmost importance to us, and we take all feedback into consideration. Thank you again!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 22, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
We picked this community, because we were able to get in right away. They have been doing great. It has been good fit. I would recommend to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
February 22, 2023
We are pleased to hear that your experience with us has been good! Here at Ponderosa Lodge, we value our customers' experiences and love hearing their feedback. Thank you again for your words of praise, and we hope to continue having positive experiences with you in the future!
Sue O - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 21, 2022
4.0
Loving Community
My parents lived here for multiple years prior to their passing in [date removed]. Ponderosa Lodge was always a warm, loving welcoming community & they had so many wonderful friends with other residents & staff here. Our family visited often & my parents always had great things to say about the staff & other residents.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
April 22, 2022
Hello! We wanted to take the time to thank you for your positive review! Here at Ponderosa Lodge, we pride ourselves on giving our residents and their families excellent care. Thank you again and we hope to continue having these positive experiences with you in the future to come!
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