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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union County, SD
If you’re looking for assisted living in Union County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Union County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Union County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Union County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 73 assisted living facilities in the Union County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Riverside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Le Mars, North Sioux City and Chatsworth.
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21 reviews
Heritage works with you on all levels of care. We have had my Mother and Father-in-law,, my Mother and my sister-in-law at Northern Hills and received all levels of care. They’re are good about keeping...
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.
Welcome to The Heritage at Northern Hills, an Independent and Assisted Living community that embraces individuality, encourages independence and provides the care you need to live the life you want. We have been a part of the Siouxland community for over 25 years! Our staff members have over 30...
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18 reviews
What we like the most about The Inn on Westport community are the meals that are prepared, the different activities they have going on for the residents and the socialization aspect. Based on the experience...
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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8.7
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13 reviews
We chose Ponderosa Lodge due to the value for the money as well as availability when we needed it. It has been a positive experience.
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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8.6
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11 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Charter Senior Living at North Park Place and everything has been generally good for him at this facility so far. Staff communication with the family is good. The move...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place offers all the amenities of home without many of the hassles & headaches that go along with home ownership. Located just a few blocks away from Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Northpark Place is one of the most established communities in...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I would not place my Dad in a place where he didn't feel comfortable. He has been doing great since coming there. Interaction with staff has been wonderful.
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.
Our Assisted-living programs have been recognized by ICAL and NCAL as top award winning premiere facilities in the region. Each and every tenant is treated as family. The program is extremely proud to serve our friends and neighbors. We offers 6 levels of Assisted-living cares, and also...
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8.0
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2 reviews
My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
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.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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7.2
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12 reviews
They are friendly and willing to work with residents. They try to get them out and do activities. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. At Kinship Pointe, you can have the worry-free lifestyle you deserve. With independent living and assisted living both on one campus, it makes the transition between care levels easy if you need it later. And you and your spouse can...
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1.0
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10 reviews
The staff and hospice were just terrific, they made sure our questions were answered and we got everything we needed. They were very compassionate. The rooms are on the smaller side, but nice and it had...
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.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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Whispering Creek had an immediate availability for my loved one to be placed in a safe environment. they made moving in an easy and seamless transition. they even had someone visit our home in person to...
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.
Retirement Community includes Villa Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, Memory Care Suites and a beautiful Clubhouse. Whispering Creek Active Retirement Community is located next to the Whispering Overlooking miles of breathtaking golf course views, Whispering Creek...
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We chose Floyd Place because we had a budget and they fit that budget. We were able to have a virtual tour before my dad could see it and they he did his own virtual tour. The fact that they value military...
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.
At Floyd Place, our senior living community in Sergeant Bluff, we offer thoughtful, compassionate service to help our residents thrive. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as tai chi, exercise classes, happy hour, movie nights, spa day, and ice cream socials. We...
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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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7.0
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5 reviews
This community is very clean and they have very helpful staff. The staff are very, caring, helpful and professional with my loved one as well as my family. They have swimming, and water volleyball, a hot...
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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This transition has been difficult for my mom as she suffers from paranoia but we have found the staff at New Perspectives in Cloquet to be so wonderful! They truly care for my mom and want her to have to...
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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I think it is a wonderful place. I would highly recommend it. The layout is great. The room size my mom has is good. They have outdoor space for the residents to use. They have a wonderful woodshop. They...
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.
Washington Crossing is Sioux Falls' premier independent senior living community. We are a local, independently owned and operated company with long standing ties to the Sioux Falls community. We take great pride in providing clean, comfortable retirement living to folks that want to be surrounded...
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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
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.
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
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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.
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 assisted living in Union County, SD
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermillion, SD with an average of $2,055 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, SD vs. nearby counties
Union County, SD
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, SD vs. the state and national average
Union County, SD
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Union County, SD by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Union County over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County
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.
Lawton Senior Living
4.4
A very loving and caring staff.
The food was very tasty and well prepared.
My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.
StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls
5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.
Union County review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 73 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Union County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union County assisted living
When assisted living 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 37 reviews of 73 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County resident and family assisted living 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.Union County, SD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Union County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.3%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.1%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.5%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.5%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union County, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.6%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.4%
41%
Room service
Room service
13.7%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.6%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.2%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.8%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.6%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.4%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Dakota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Union County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage at Northern Hills, The Inn on Westport and Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Union County
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- Chatsworth, Iowa
- Vermillion, South Dakota
- Hudson, South Dakota
- Hinton, Iowa
- Centerville, South Dakota
- Wren, Iowa
- Richland, South Dakota
- Akron, Iowa
- Martinsburg, Nebraska
- Hawarden, Iowa
- Ponca, Nebraska
- Moe, South Dakota
- Jefferson, South Dakota
- Ireton, Iowa
- Mount Lucia, Iowa
- James, Iowa
- Ruble, Iowa
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