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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alcester, SD

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Memory care in Alcester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alcester is about $4,995 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 1 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Photo of Bethesda Home
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.
Photo of Bethesda of Beresford - ALC
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Canton
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.
Photo of Valley Manor
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
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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.
Photo of Fellowship Village of W Lyon
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.
Photo of Regency Retirement Residents
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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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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.
Photo of Prairie Estates Care Ctr
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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Alcester, SD

The average cost of senior living in Alcester is $4,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermillion, SD with an average of $2,055 per month.

Memory care costs in Alcester, SD, vs. nearby cities

Alcester, SD
$4,995/mo
$3,738/mo
$4,538/mo

Memory care costs in Alcester, SD, vs. state and national averages

Alcester, SD
$4,995/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Alcester, SD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,995/mo

Memory care costs in Alcester, SD, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Alcester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alcester, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlcester, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,995/mo$3,895/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,995/mo$3,895/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,995/mo$3,040/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Alcester, SD:$4,995/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Alcester, SD:$4,995/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Alcester, SD:$4,995/mo
South Dakota:$3,040/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Alcester memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alcester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alcester, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
63.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.1%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alcester memory care

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 Alcester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alcester, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
44.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alcester memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alcester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alcester, SDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
40.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alcester memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alcester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alcester, SDNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
52.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
59%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Alcester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Dakota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alcester protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Manor of Hudson, Bethesda Home and Bethesda of Beresford - ALC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alcester, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Alcester, South Dakota. See the full list.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Alcester, South Dakota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alcester, South Dakota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alcester, South Dakota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alcester, South Dakota ranges from $700 to $8750. The average Memory Care cost in Alcester, South Dakota is $4,995. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alcester, South Dakota typically starts at $700. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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