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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alsen, SD
Memory care in Alsen 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 Alsen is about $3,856 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 147 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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
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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
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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
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, 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.
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, Memory Care
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.
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 memory care in Alsen, SD
The average cost of senior living in Alsen is $3,856 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yankton, SD with an average of $2,721 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alsen, SD vs. nearby cities
Alsen, SD
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alsen, SD vs. the state and national average
Alsen, SD
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alsen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alsen, SD by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Alsen
Recent reviews for memory care in Alsen
Washington Crossing in Sioux Falls, SD
4.5
I like the feeling of the hominess here and my apt is very nice, the staff is very nice and they are attentive too. I enjoy going to the dining room for my meals and they offer 4 choices at each meal which is nice. I really like living in this community.
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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Alsen review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 64 Alsen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alsen review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Alsen review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alsen memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 36 reviews of 64 Alsen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alsen resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Alsen, SD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Alsen memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alsen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alsen, 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 Alsen 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 Alsen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alsen, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alsen 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 Alsen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alsen, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alsen 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 Alsen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alsen, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alsen memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alsen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alsen, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alsen 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 Alsen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alsen, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, The Heritage at Northern Hills and Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alsen, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 64 memory care facilities near Alsen, South Dakota. See the full list.
The 64 memory care facilities near you in Alsen, 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 Alsen, 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 Alsen, 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 Alsen, South Dakota ranges from $700 to $8750. The average Memory Care cost in Alsen, South Dakota is $3,856. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alsen, 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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