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Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony average about $3,788 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Maxwell Colony. Our detailed directory has 49 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living
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Nice facilities, good food, engaging activities and caring staff--Ponderosa has it all. I'm grateful for everything that I found here. I recommend Ponderosa without reservation.
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.
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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The building itself. The atrium is a great center piece and focal point for activities and mom was fortunate to land a spot w an atrium balcony! The glass roof room, the activity room, a piano to play, 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.
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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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.
A small rural community with a Swedish Heritage.Home of caring people and country values.
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Photo of Trail Ridge Senior Living
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77 Floor plans available
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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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Photo of Edgewood Vista Memory Care Sioux Falls
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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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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.
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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
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, 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.
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Photo of Avera Street Benedict 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.
Photo of Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs
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 Walnut Village
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.
Photo of Diamond Care Ctr
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of K-Nopf Assisted Living Ctr
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.
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
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.
Photo of Wesley Acres Foundation
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.
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 Rosewood Court Living Center
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 Edgewood Mitchell Memory Care
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.

Cost of assisted living in Maxwell Colony, SD

The average cost of senior living in Maxwell Colony is $3,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotland, SD with an average of $2,881 per month.

Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony, SD, vs. nearby cities

Maxwell Colony, SD
$3,788/mo
$3,802/mo
$4,020/mo

Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony, SD, vs. state and national averages

Maxwell Colony, SD
$3,788/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony, SD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,788/mo
$3,788/mo

Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony, SD, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,467/mo

Senior living costs in Maxwell Colony 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: Maxwell Colony, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaxwell Colony, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,788/mo$3,895/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,788/mo$3,895/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,040/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Maxwell Colony, SD:$3,788/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Maxwell Colony, SD:$3,788/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Maxwell Colony, SD:unavailable
South Dakota:$3,040/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony, SD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Maxwell Colony and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Maxwell Colony, SDSD stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Maxwell Colony, SD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Maxwell Colony have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Maxwell Colony, SD$4,354/mo$4,628/mo-5.9%
South Dakota$4,383/mo$4,714/mo-7.0%
National$4,571/mo$4,523/mo+1.1%
Maxwell Colony, SD
2024 average cost:$4,354/mo
2023 average cost:$4,628/mo
Percent change:-5.9%
South Dakota
2024 average cost:$4,383/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,571/mo
2023 average cost:$4,523/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Maxwell Colony, SD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Maxwell Colony.

What families are saying about assisted living in Maxwell Colony

Recent reviews for assisted living in Maxwell Colony

The Inn on Westport in Sioux Falls, SD

5.0
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 where they liked.

Trail Ridge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD

4.3
This is a very clean facility and they provide housekeeping. I would very much recommend them to friends and family.

Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living in Sioux Falls, SD

4.0
With what I now know after about a year experience with Ponderosa, I would have no hesitation to placing my parent in the facility. A few things I really liked most about Ponderosa is the staff, the cafeteria and the cleanliness.

Maxwell Colony assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Maxwell Colony that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Maxwell Colony, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
12.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Maxwell Colony assisted living

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 Maxwell Colony Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Maxwell Colony, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Maxwell Colony assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Maxwell Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maxwell Colony, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Maxwell Colony assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Maxwell Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maxwell Colony, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maxwell Colony assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Maxwell Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maxwell Colony, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
7.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
2.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Maxwell Colony

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Maxwell Colony protect seniors.
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