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10 Best Nursing Homes in Union County, SD
Union 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 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Union County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Union County is about $3,749, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 157 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 Beresford, Nora and Hill Side.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Union County, SD
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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: 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...
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, 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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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, 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.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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, 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.
Waterford at All Saints began as the All Saints School in 1884 and was the first building in Sioux Falls to be named to the National Register of Historical Places. The restored main building and All Saints School have been blended with new construction to form the present Waterford at All Saints...
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Union County, SD
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gayville, SD with an average of $2,055 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, SD vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, SD vs. the state and national average
Union County, SD
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Union County, SD by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Union County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Union County
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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
5.0
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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County nursing homes 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 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 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
27.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union 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
27.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union County, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union County, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
21%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Inn on Westport, The Heritage at Northern Hills and Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Union County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 83 nursing homes facilities near Union County, South Dakota. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Union County
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- Hill Side, South Dakota
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- Alsen, South Dakota
- Spink, South Dakota
- Richland, South Dakota
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- Craig, Iowa
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