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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellis, SD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ellis area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ellis. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 36 independent living facilities in Ellis, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sioux Falls, Tea and Dell Rapids.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: 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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: 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, 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.
Family Oriented and dedicated to the well being of Seniors since 1982, the K_NOPF family takes pride in improving lifestyles for those persons that need assistance. K_NOPF Assistant Living Center is more then just a company, We are a family. A family that shares your concerns in your retirement...
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: Independent Living
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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.
Cost of independent living in Ellis, SD
The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $3,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, SD with an average of $3,000 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellis, SD vs. nearby cities
Ellis, SD
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellis, SD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellis vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ellis, SD by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellis
Recent reviews for independent living in Ellis
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.
Ellis independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis independent 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 independent living communities in Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
13.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and Trail Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellis, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Ellis, South Dakota. See the full list.
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