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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clayton, SD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clayton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Clayton, SD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Clayton or another care type is right for you. Browse 40 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clayton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dolton, Turkey Ridge and Freeman.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Clayton, SD

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Photo of The Inn on Westport
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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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77 Floor plans available
8.0
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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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This transition has been difficult for my mom as she suffers from paranoia but we have found the staff at New Perspectives in Cloquet to be so wonderful! They truly care for my mom and want her to have to...
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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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,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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...
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They are easy to work with. They listen to the family members as well as the patient. They communicate back to family members. The food was good. The room sizes are really good. They have outdoor space for...
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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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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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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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.
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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.
Photo of Rosewood Court Residential
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.
Photo of Prairie Crossings Assisted Living
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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
Photo of Lennox Assisted and Independent Living
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.
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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.
Photo of Majestic Bluffs /Sir James
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.
Photo of Morgan Lane Village
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.
Photo of Edgewood Prairie Crossings in Sioux Falls
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Clayton, SD

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, SD with an average of $3,000 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clayton, SD vs. nearby cities

Clayton, SD
$4,191/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clayton, SD vs. the state and national average

Clayton, SD
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clayton vs. other types of senior living

$4,190/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,191/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Clayton, SD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,715/mo
Studio
$4,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,893/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 families are saying about nursing homes in Clayton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clayton

StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls

5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.

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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Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD

4.0
The staff was helpful. The food is good, I had no complaints. The room sizes are good. The layout of the community is good. They do not have any outdoor space. The staff at Dow Rummel Village is very good.

Clayton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton nursing homes

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 Clayton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
7.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.5%
0.4%
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The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and Trail Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clayton, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 40 nursing homes facilities near Clayton, South Dakota. See the full list.

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