Located at the eastern edge of Black Hills, Rapid City provides access to 15 assisted living facilities among forestland and plains. According to a 2024 survey, local seniors pay around $5,565 per month for residential care, which exceeds the national and state norms by approximately $200.
On average, assisted living facilities in the Rapid City region receive a consumer satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. Learn more about this rating by reading through the 52 reviews reviews below.
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224 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living is a very nice facility. It seems like it's run very well. The people that oversee it seemed very attentive like they pay attention to what's going on. The staff was very nice. I had lunch there. I had a salad with cooke..."
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4001 Derby Lane, Rapid City, SD 57701
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Edgewood Rapid City was beautiful. It was very nice. The people were very friendly. I was impressed because the lady I was with who was giving me the tour knew the names of all the residents that she encountered. When we were walking through the plac..."
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1050 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701
5.0
(4 reviews)
"From the first time my sister and I entered this facility, we knew it was where we wanted our mother to live! The staff was so patient and kind and spent a great deal of time with us touring us through the facility, introducing us to the administrat..."
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1760 Tablerock Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I toured Peaceful Pines. It was clean. It was roomy. They have handles up and down on all the halls. So, that would be easier for someone to be able to go up and down the hall if they had walking issues. There was a nursing staff 24/7 Monday through ..."
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4120 Winfield Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Our mother has been in this home for six months and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. We chose Morningstar because it is a home rather than a facility. Their small numbers allow for alot of individual care. The staff is very atte..."
READ MORE2000 Wesleyan Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My father has been at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center for almost 6 months now. He had physical therapy, but he's out of physical therapy now, so he's walking on his own with a walker. He is in a shared room, but he doesn't have anybody in there wi..."
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821 Fox Run Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Good Samaritan Society - Echo Ridge. I toured the independent living, but they told me they also have assisted living in a separate wing. It's like in a separate area of the facility. Their food was good. They were very friendly. I got to ea..."
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1321 Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
3.5
(6 reviews)
"I loved this place... right in the middle of things in down town rapid city so there is a lot to do... lots of shops and restaurants nearby and of course regional health's main hospital is only a mile away which is really comforting in case there is ..."
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409 E. Fairlane Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I like Fairmont Grand Senior Living, but my father is not ready to go to a retirement home. The staff were very informative. The food was good. It's nutritious and healthy, and they're all cooked right at the site. They have a gym, a salon, and a rea..."
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255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Westhills South Assisted Living Facility II is state of the art facility which offers very warm, highly friendly neat and clean atmosphere to reside. It has been visited by me with my uncle last month. It has been tailored to offer all necessary amen..."
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916 Mountain View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Dakota Department of Health Provid..."
READ MORE2303 Michigan Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
"Located in Rapid City, SD, Theres A Hart Assisted Living offers both memory care and assisted living options. This ensures that residents ca..."
READ MORE302 Saint Cloud St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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READ MORE201 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Rapid City come in near $5,565 per month. This rate aligns with the respective statewide and national baseline rates of $5,341 and $5,350 and norms throughout the region. Rates run higher in Sioux Falls, where seniors pay about $6,150, but facilities in Bismarck, ND, charge about $1,200 less.
Rapid City
$5,565
South Dakota
$5,341
United States
$5,350
Sioux Falls
$6,150
Casper, WY
$5,630
Bismarck, ND
$4,386
Billings, MT
$6,204
Assisted living costs in Rapid City will vary depending on the types of services offered and where a community is located within the city. The average cost based on 2021 data is $3,914 a month.
There are limited resources when it comes to financial assistance for assisted living care in the state of South Dakota; however, the South Dakota Medicaid Home and Community-Based Options and Person Centered Excellence Waiver does provide assistance to eligible seniors for care within an assisted living facility. This is not an entitlement program which means that there is a cap to the number of people who may be helped. Eligible seniors may spend time on a wait list before they receive financial assistance.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Dakota page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Dakota page.
With monthly costs of around $5,565, assisted living ranks among the most budget-friendly senior care solutions in Rapid City. By comparison, seniors spend about $8,008 per month on home health care, and nursing homes charge close to $8,380 for shared housing units, highlighting the affordability of nonmedical care in this region.
Home Health Care
$8,008
Assisted Living Facility
$5,565
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,380
Rapid City has a number of resources available for seniors to help them enjoy their retirement years. These supports are available for little to no cost, using local, state and federal resources to assist older adults within the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 854-5465 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assists residents of assisted living communities with advocating for and protecting their rights. The ombudsman also ensures that all facilities follow the state rules and regulations regarding senior care, and the program helps lawmakers pass laws that provide adequate protection to residents of these types of facilities. |
| Pennington County Veterans Service Office | (605) 394-2266 | The Pennington County Veterans Service Office helps Rapid City veterans access the programs they qualify to receive, including disability claims, survivors' benefits and health care coverage. Some area veterans also qualify to receive pensions. Appointments are available for veterans to learn about these services and get help applying for them. |
| RapidRide Senior Discount Program | (605) 394-6631 | RapidRide is Rapid City’s fixed-route public transportation system. It offers a senior discount program that provides rides for just 75 cents, half the normal adult fare. Seniors who need to get around town and can't use the transportation service available through their assisted living community can take advantage of this service. |
| Dakota at Home | (833) 663-9673 | Dakota at Home is the Aging and Disability Resource Center that serves the entire state of South Dakota. Rather than operating individual offices, this ADRC offers a free telephone counseling service for information, referrals and assistance. Dakota at Home also oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. |
| Minneluzahan Senior Center | (605) 394-1887 | The Minneluzahan Senior Citizens Center offers a social setting for seniors in Rapid City. Residents of assisted living communities can visit the community center for activities and classes. It also operates a thrift store. |
Rapid City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in South Dakota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Dakota page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Debi-8
5.0
Review of Edgewood Rapid City
Edgewood Rapid City was beautiful. It was very nice. The people were very friendly. I was impressed because the lady I was with who was giving me the tour knew the names of all the residents that...
Assisted Living
Eric4
5.0
Review of Peaceful Pines
I toured Peaceful Pines. It was clean. It was roomy. They have handles up and down on all the halls. So, that would be easier for someone to be able to go up and down the hall if they had walking...
Assisted Living
Cynthia
5.0
Review of Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living
I like Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living. The staff members were very friendly. We met the general manager, and she was very nice. We also met the activities director. They all made us feel very...
Provider response
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a positive review with us. Here at Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living, we strive to give our residents, family members, and staff excellent care. We hope to...
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