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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Merritt, SD
If you’re looking for independent living in the Merritt 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 Merritt. 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 23 independent living facilities in Merritt, 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 Rapid City, Sturgis and Piedmont.
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Mom moved out the end of April, due to health reason...but she really enjoyed her stay. Staff was wonderful, helpful, treated Mom great.. I highly recommend Holiday Hills Estates to others looking.
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.
Holiday Hills Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Surrounded by beautiful, tree-lined hills, Holiday Hills Estates offers a taste of coziness in the rugged splendor of the Badlands. We are conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, and you'll love...
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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...
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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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...
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A friendly community made up of both affordable family townhouses and apartment homes designed for seniors age 62 and up and disabled individuals. The townhomes offer extra storage, large welcoming decks and playgrounds for the kids. The apartments are all one-bedroom and feature emergency pull...
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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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: 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, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spacious apartment homes offer five different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Heat, soft water, trash removal and expanded cable TV are all included in the rent. You'll appreciate other amenities, too, such as detached garages, heated...
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Cost of independent living in Merritt, SD
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $3,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo Chip, SD with an average of $2,571 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merritt, SD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merritt, SD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merritt vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Merritt, SD by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Merritt over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Merritt
Recent reviews for independent living in Merritt
Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community in Rapid City, SD
5.0
Our loved one is still getting settled in so she has not been able to fully take advantage of the activities but she has participated in some of the musical events which she really enjoyed. We also like how it looks more like a home versus an institution.
Holiday Hills Estates in Rapid City, SD
5.0
The selection was based on availability within a geographic location. That being said, the facility has has been a great fit for my elderly family member. I'm very satisfied with the facility.
The Victorian in Rapid City, SD
4.0
Overall, things have been going well for my loved one at The Victorian. He doesn't like the food, The parking here is not good, and there have been some miscommunications about things. The first month there was a little rough, but things are getting better. They have some activities like Bingo ...
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Merritt independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Hills Estates, The Village at Skyline Pines and The Victorian are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See the full list.
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