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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Garretson, SD

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Memory care in Garretson 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 Garretson is about $3,556 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 59 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.
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Flandreau! Enjoy just the right level of care in Edgewood's warm, home-like assisted living community in Flandreau. It is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being. Assisted Living: Help When You Need It ...
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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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Cost of memory care in Garretson, SD

The average cost of senior living in Garretson is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trent, SD with an average of $2,497 per month.

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

Garretson, SD
$3,556/mo
$3,556/mo
$3,579/mo

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

Garretson, SD
$3,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,556/mo

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

Studio
$4,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,809/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,467/mo

Senior living costs in Garretson 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: Garretson, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarretson, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,556/mo$3,895/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,556/mo$3,895/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,507/mo$3,040/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Garretson, SD:$3,556/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Garretson, SD:$3,556/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Garretson, SD:$3,507/mo
South Dakota:$3,040/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Garretson

Recent reviews for memory care in Garretson

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.

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.

Garretson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garretson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garretson, 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 Garretson 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 Garretson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garretson, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Garretson 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 Garretson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garretson, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garretson 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 Garretson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garretson, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Garretson 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 Garretson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garretson, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garretson 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 Garretson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garretson, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Garretson

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 Garretson protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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