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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester, SD
The cost of independent living in Chester is about $3,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 56 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Dell Rapids, Hartford and Garretson.
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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.
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: Independent 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.
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: Independent 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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Provides: Independent 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.
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
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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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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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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
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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
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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 independent living in Chester, SD
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trent, SD with an average of $2,565 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, SD vs. nearby cities
Chester, SD
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, SD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Chester
Recent reviews for independent living in Chester
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.
Chester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester independent 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 independent living communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
14%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living and Trail Ridge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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