Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Rapid City, SD below include 11 nursing homes with 16 reviews.
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1015 MT VIEW RD, Rapid City, SD 57702
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom moved into Clarkson Mt View Health Care Facility three weeks ago. We liked the private room that was available for her. We had very good luck with the staff. They were very friendly, so concerned, and more than willing to help us with the plac..."
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2000 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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255 Texas St., Rapid City, SD 57701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother stayed at Westhills Village when she had a cracked hip. The location was great. The staff and being there was all a very high 5 out of 5. It was a very nice facility. There were great activities for her. She's pretty limited, not being able..."
READ MORE302 St Cloud Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
2.0
(2 reviews)
"I was not impressed with Golden Living Center - Bella Vista because it seemed kind of old and run down. It looked like they were pretty well staffed because I saw a number of people who seemed trained for memory care. I was quite impressed with the s..."
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1620 North 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
1.0
(2 reviews)
"I would not give this place even one star if possable!! As my mother was there for 12 days for the OT & PT. The therapy was the only thing that worked out for her there. All the other care was less than standards should allow. She was put in a room w..."
READ MORE302 Saint Cloud St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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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 MORE916 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, Rapid City, SD 57702
"Avantara Mountain View is a senior living provider located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabi..."
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412 South Madison, New Underwood, SD 57761
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Good Samaritan Society New Underwood. The availability of a private room was very slim in New Underwood. It was a smaller and older facility than the one my mother is at right now. It was cluttered. A lot of things in the hallway that proba..."
READ MORE949 HARMON STREET, Sturgis, SD 57785
"Monument Health Sturgis Care Center, located in Sturgis, South Dakota, specializes in skilled nursing care. It offers a variety of services ..."
READ MOREComparing the average monthly rate of nursing homes, Rapid City’s costs run about $300 below the national median of $7,756. However, this city exceeds the South Dakota statewide average of $7,011 by $440.
Rapid City is $200 cheaper than Sioux Falls, the only other South Dakota city for which data is available. Here, seniors save $3,190 per month compared to residents in Bismarck in northern neighboring state North Dakota. Nursing home care is cheaper here than in Casper, Wyoming, to the west as well, where the average cost is $1,000 higher.
Rapid City
$7,452
South Dakota
$7,011
The United States
$7,756
Sioux Falls
$7,650
Bismarck, ND
$10,646
Casper, WY
$8,456
In Rapid City, a semiprivate room costs an average of $7,452 per month. A private room costs an average of $8,851 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Understanding and comparing the prices of nursing home care and other senior living options can help families in Rapid City determine the most feasible placement for their aging loved ones. Assisted living carries the lowest cost at $4,300 per month on average. Home care and home health care share the same average rate of $5,720 per month. Nursing homes are the priciest arrangement, with average monthly fees of $7,452 for a semiprivate room and $8,851 for a private room.
Assisted living
$4,300
Home care
$5,720
Home health care
$5,720
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,452
Nursing home (private room)
$8,851
Rapid City’s seniors can turn to a variety of free or low-cost aging-related services. Some agencies help delay entry into a nursing home, and other programs help individuals transition into a facility if that becomes necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota at Home | (833) 663-9673 | Dakota at Home is South Dakota’s Aging and Disability Resource Center. This free online and phone referral service connects seniors and their caregivers with locating long-term supports for aging at home. Options Planning helps prepare individuals and family members for long-term care needs at home. Seniors can also learn more about programs offered through the state’s Department of Human Services. |
| Canyon Lake Activity Center | (605) 721-8710 | Canyon Lake Activity Center holds a full schedule of activities to foster engagement, physical movement and a sense of purpose. This minimizes the risk of isolation, depression and cognitive decline for many adults. Seniors can participate in congregate meals, dancing, recreational opportunities and holiday events. They can also learn about local transportation services, community education and veterans’ benefits. The Center charges a nominal fee. |
| Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS) | (800) 742-8602 | DPLS provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in civil matters. Eligibility depends on income and residence. DPLS prioritizes cases involving health, income maintenance, individual rights, wills and estates. As cases warrant, the agency can offer advice, investigation, document preparation and appearance as counsel of record. |
Nursing Homes
Kathy
5.0
Review of Clarkson Mt View Health Care Facility
My mom moved into Clarkson Mt View Health Care Facility three weeks ago. We liked the private room that was available for her. We had very good luck with the staff. They were very friendly, so...
Nursing Homes
Kathy
5.0
Review of Westhills Village Retirement Community
My mother stayed at Westhills Village when she had a cracked hip. The location was great. The staff and being there was all a very high 5 out of 5. It was a very nice facility. There were great...
Nursing Homes
Carol
4.0
Review of Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
My dad is in Fountain Springs Healthcare Center for rehab. I liked their physical therapy. The staff that we met seemed very helpful and very nice, and they've been accommodating for my dad. I...
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