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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merritt, SD
Memory care in Merritt 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 Merritt is about $3,790 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 22 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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We chose The Village at Skyline Pines because they had immediate vacancy while we were looking. The staff have been wonderful to work with and are super caring about their residents. My loved one was...
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.
Perched above Mount Rushmore Road in the medical corridor of south Rapid City, we offer a nurturing environment for our residents in order to provide an individualized assisted living home. We understand the unique challenges faced throughout your day. Here at the Village we want to provide an...
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What I like about The Victorian is that it is small and very personable. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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.
The Victorian Assisted Living & Retirement Center offers assisted living care living for seniors.Individual apartment units are complemented with a luxurious lounge area for residents to unwind, relax, and connect with other members of the community. Enter the community dining room, where our...
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I am so happy with Fairmont Grand it was not easy finding a place to suit my mothers needs and the staff have been wonderful helping her to adjust to this new living arrangement. The staff does go the extra...
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.
Fairmont Grand offers a wide-range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. No one senior is alike so we provide lifestyle options that meet your individual needs. We call this resident-centered care.Welcome to Fairmont Grand, an Independent Living and Assisted Living...
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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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Edgewood has been great for my mom. The people working there are friendly and so caring. The activities are plentiful, fun and give the residents opportunities to socialize. The facility is clean and well...
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
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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.
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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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Merritt, SD
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $3,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Deadwood, SD with an average of $3,370 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Merritt
Recent reviews for memory care in Merritt
The Victorian in Rapid City, SD
4.0
Overall, things have been going well for my loved one at The Victorian. He doesn't like the food, The parking here is not good, and there have been some miscommunications about things. The first month there was a little rough, but things are getting better. They have some activities like Bingo ...
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The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City, SD
5.0
The Village is amazing! They have gone above and beyond to accommodate my loved one prior to their passing. My loved one had to go to the hospital and they had one of the staff member go with my loved one to ensure they were safe. The community worked well with outside home health.
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Fairmont Grand Senior Living in Rapid City, SD
5.0
My loved one enjoyed her stay at Fairmont while she was here! She received more than enough care, as the staff were wonderful with giving her the care that she needed. They also were very gracious with catering to our family's requests. Everything went just fine at this facility!
Merritt memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
71.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.8%
72.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
41.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
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 Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Village at Skyline Pines, The Victorian and Fairmont Grand Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Merritt, South Dakota. See the full list.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Merritt, 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 Merritt, 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 Merritt, 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 Merritt, South Dakota ranges from $1650 to $5875. The average Memory Care cost in Merritt, South Dakota is $3,790. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merritt, South Dakota typically starts at $1650. 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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