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10 Best Nursing Homes in Day County, SD

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Day County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Day County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Day County is about $3,661, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Webster, Butler and Lily.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Day County, SD

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Photo of StoneyBrook Suites Watertown
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So much to say about StoneyBrook Suites. Great staff, and great facilities. Physical therapy on sight. Services for women's hair on sight. There's always something to do at StoneyBrook, with daily...
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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I've had a great grandmother live at wheatcrest Hills and she was very pleased with the care she received while living there while I was his high school everyone was willing to meet expectations. a few...
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: Nursing Homes
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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 Golden LivingCenter - Groton
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Sisseton! Enjoy just the right level of care in Edgewood's warm, home-like assisted living community in Sisseton. It is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being. Assisted Living: Help When You Need It...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
Photo of Golden Living Center Watertown
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.
Photo of Derian Place
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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.
Experience Assisted Living at Derian Place where we allow residents to get the most out of every day with assistance only where and when needed. We offer a distinctly full lifestyle enrichment program so that there is always an opportunity to try something new, partake in a favorite hobby or get...
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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.
Photo of Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
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 Aberdeen Health and Rehab Center
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.
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.
We operate according to our guiding principle: We will help you take care of yourself. We want you to choose how you want to live and what type of help you will need. Each assisted-living apartment combines a comfortable, homelike setting with the peace of mind in knowing medical help is...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Day County, SD

The average cost of senior living in Day County is $3,661 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Summit, SD with an average of $3,001 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Day County, SD vs. nearby counties

Day County, SD
$3,661/mo
$3,661/mo
$3,997/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Day County, SD vs. the state and national average

Day County, SD
$3,661/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Day County vs. other types of senior living

$3,661/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,661/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Day County, SD by room type

Studio
$4,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,355/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Day County over time

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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 nursing homes in Day County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Day County

Wheatcrest Hills in Britton, SD

4.5
I love seeing all the things that Wheatcrest is doing online when i can't come to visit. I know people who work there, they are amazing people. When you come into Wheatcrest Hills you can feel the love the Staff have for those they are caring for. I have seen many hugs and heard lots of ...
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Day County nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Day 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
17.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.6%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Day County nursing homes

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 Day County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
3.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Day County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Day 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
5.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Day County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Day County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Day County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Day County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoneyBrook Suites Watertown, Wheatcrest Hills and Sun Dial Manor Inc are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Day County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Day County, South Dakota. See the full list.

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