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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Pennington County, SD

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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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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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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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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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What families are saying about independent living in Pennington County

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Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community in Rapid City, SD

4.4
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.

The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City, SD

5.0
The Village is amazing! They have gone above and beyond to accommodate my loved one prior to their passing. My loved one had to go to the hospital and they had one of the staff member go with my loved one to ensure they were safe. The community worked well with outside home health. The ...
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Holiday Hills Estates in Rapid City, SD

5.0
I would say that we are pleased and picked this one as the staff is the best I have seen in a long time. I have already recommended to others.

Cost of independent living in Pennington County, SD

The average cost of senior living in Pennington County is $3,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo Chip, SD with an average of $2,525 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennington County, SD vs. nearby counties

Pennington County, SD
$3,085/mo
$2,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennington County, SD vs. the state and national average

Pennington County, SD
$3,085/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennington County vs. other types of senior living

$3,939/mo
Independent Living
$3,085/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pennington County, SD by room type

$3,255/mo
$4,130/mo
$4,460/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pennington County over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Holiday Hills Estates, The Village at Skyline Pines and Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community are the top rated independent living facilities near Pennington County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Pennington County, South Dakota. See the full list.

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