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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Yankton County, SD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Yankton County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Yankton County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Yankton County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Yankton County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 48 assisted living facilities in the Yankton County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Yankton, Tyndall and Scotland.
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They were quick to include her and make her feel at home. Activities , such as quilting, card nights, church, live music, and the food. She loved that the dining room had table cloths and they could sit...
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.
Welcome to The Inn on Westport. We offer everything desired for the active senior lifestyles, including truly private apartments at affordable prices for the Independent Retirees, those desiring Assisted Living services, and for those in need of Respite Care. We are conveniently...
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We chose Ponderosa Lodge due to the value for the money as well as availability when we needed it. It has been a positive experience.
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.
At Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care...
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The overall experience was very good and the community is very clean. The staff are friendly and caring and do provide great care to the residents . The meals were good and they have a variety. The...
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.
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My mother is doing well here in this community, and I'am comfortable with her move here. I haven't had any issues with this community so far. I know she is safe, and in good hands. The staff has been kind,...
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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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Sioux Falls! Edgewood's Memory Care community in Sioux Falls is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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My mother has lived here for just over 3 years. The facility is so very clean, with excellent ambiance and a very friendly, professional staff. They are getting more and more creative with outings and...
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Yankton County, SD
The average cost of senior living in Yankton County is $3,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Utica, SD with an average of $2,055 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yankton County, SD vs. nearby counties
Yankton County, SD
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yankton County, SD vs. the state and national average
Yankton County, SD
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Yankton County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Yankton County, SD by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Yankton County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Yankton County, SD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Yankton County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Yankton County
Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD
5.0
The whole staff of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living Center were and are extremely helpful. The Community Resource Director was especially helpful in numerous ways. This included setting up assessments, medical appointments, good communication throughout the process of being placed, getting some ...
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Trail Ridge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD
4.3
This is a very clean facility and they provide housekeeping. I would very much recommend them to friends and family.
The Inn on Westport in Sioux Falls, SD
4.9
What we like the most about The Inn on Westport community are the meals that are prepared, the different activities they have going on for the residents and the socialization aspect. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and already have! ...
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Yankton County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yankton County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yankton County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Yankton County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Yankton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
10.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Yankton County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Yankton County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Yankton County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Yankton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yankton County, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
5.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Yankton County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Yankton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
5.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yankton County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Yankton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
8.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
5.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Yankton County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Dakota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Yankton County protect seniors.
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The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and Trail Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Yankton County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 48 assisted living facilities near Yankton County, South Dakota. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Yankton County
- Yankton, South Dakota
- Tyndall, South Dakota
- Scotland, South Dakota
- Wakonda, South Dakota
- Gayville, South Dakota
- Viborg, South Dakota
- Bow Valley, Nebraska
- Spring Valley, South Dakota
- Crofton, Nebraska
- South Yankton, Nebraska
- Lodi, South Dakota
- Volin, South Dakota
- Saint James, Nebraska
- Turkey Ridge, South Dakota
- Wynot, Nebraska
- Cameron Colony, South Dakota
- Freeman, South Dakota
- Mayfield, South Dakota
- Bow Valley Mills, Nebraska
- Midway, South Dakota
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