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The cost of independent living in Wakonda is about $3,500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 118 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.

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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: 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.
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They are easy to work with. They listen to the family members as well as the patient. They communicate back to family members. The food was good. The room sizes are really good. They have outdoor space for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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There is no other Assisted Living comparable...This is a family taking care of your family..
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Family Oriented and dedicated to the well being of Seniors since 1982, the K_NOPF family takes pride in improving lifestyles for those persons that need assistance. K_NOPF Assistant Living Center is more then just a company, We are a family. A family that shares your concerns in your retirement...
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Hallmark Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Prime Living Apartments
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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunrise Villa has 24 one-bedroom apartments.  This complex is located in the Southwest part of Le Mars.  It is designed for seniors who want the opportunity for some companionship.  In the common dining room tenants talk, put together puzzles, and play games.  Tenants...

Cost of independent living in Wakonda, SD

The average cost of senior living in Wakonda is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Volin, SD with an average of $2,055 per month.

Independent living costs in Wakonda, SD, vs. nearby cities

Wakonda, SD
$3,500/mo
$2,055/mo

Independent living costs in Wakonda, SD, vs. state and national averages

Wakonda, SD
$3,500/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Wakonda, SD, vs. other senior living options

$3,736/mo
Independent Living
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in Wakonda, SD, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,388/mo

Senior living costs in Wakonda 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: Wakonda, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakonda, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,500/mo$3,040/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,736/mo$3,895/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,736/mo$3,895/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Wakonda, SD:$3,500/mo
South Dakota:$3,040/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Wakonda, SD:$3,736/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Wakonda, SD:$3,736/mo
South Dakota:$3,895/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Wakonda, SD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wakonda 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.

Wakonda, SDSD stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Wakonda, SD

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wakonda 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wakonda, SD$3,626/mo$3,619/mo+0.2%
South Dakota$2,320/mo$2,426/mo-4.4%
National$2,798/mo$2,777/mo+0.8%
Wakonda, SD
2024 average cost:$3,626/mo
2023 average cost:$3,619/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
South Dakota
2024 average cost:$2,320/mo
2023 average cost:$2,426/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Wakonda

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakonda

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.

Charter Senior Living at North Park Place in Sioux City, IA

5.0
My father has been in this community for about a month and a half now and he is very happy! He likes being independent, that was the biggest issue for him was being able to come and go when he wants. Also, he can put his tv as loud as he wants. The building is an older structure. If he ...
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StoneyBrook Suites Sioux Falls

5.0
Our family feels that Stoneybrook Suites is a very good choice at a great price point.

Wakonda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakonda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakonda, 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 Wakonda 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 Wakonda 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
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakonda 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 Wakonda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakonda 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 Wakonda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
12.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
12.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.4%
46.4%
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