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10 Best Nursing Homes in Volunteer, SD

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Volunteer 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 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Volunteer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Volunteer is about $3,632, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 47 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Volunteer, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Volunteer, SD

The average cost of senior living in Volunteer is $3,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo Chip, SD with an average of $3,143 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Volunteer, SD, vs. nearby cities

Volunteer, SD
$3,632/mo

Nursing homes costs in Volunteer, SD, vs. state and national averages

Volunteer, SD
$3,632/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

Nursing homes costs in Volunteer, SD, vs. other senior living options

$3,712/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,632/mo

Nursing homes costs in Volunteer, SD, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Volunteer vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Volunteer, SD
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVolunteer, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,632/mo$3,910/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$3,712/mo$3,910/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,712/mo$3,910/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$2,972/mo$3,057/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Volunteer, SD:$3,632/mo
South Dakota:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Volunteer, SD:$3,712/mo
South Dakota:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Volunteer, SD:$3,712/mo
South Dakota:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Volunteer, SD:$2,972/mo
South Dakota:$3,057/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Volunteer, SD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Volunteer 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.

Volunteer, SDSD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Volunteer, SD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Volunteer 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Volunteer, SD$4,139/mo$1,850/mo+123.7%
South Dakota$4,370/mo$6,025/mo-27.5%
National$4,779/mo$4,861/mo-1.7%
Volunteer, SD
2024 average cost:$4,139/mo
2023 average cost:$1,850/mo
Percent change:+123.7%
South Dakota
2024 average cost:$4,370/mo
2023 average cost:$6,025/mo
Percent change:-27.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,779/mo
2023 average cost:$4,861/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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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 Volunteer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Volunteer

Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community in Rapid City, SD

5.0
Our loved one is still getting settled in so she has not been able to fully take advantage of the activities but she has participated in some of the musical events which she really enjoyed. We also like how it looks more like a home versus an institution.

Edgewood Spearfish Senior Living LLC

4.0
I had recently taken a tour of this community for my loved one and I have no complaints of how things had went for her. She had to recently leave due to health related issues but it had nothing to do with the overall facility. I was very comfortable with the care the staff provided and thought ...
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The Victorian in Rapid City, SD

4.6
What I like about The Victorian is that it is small and very personable. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Volunteer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Volunteer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Volunteer, 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 Volunteer 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 Volunteer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Volunteer, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Volunteer 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 Volunteer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Volunteer, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.9%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Volunteer 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 Volunteer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Volunteer, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Volunteer 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 Volunteer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Volunteer, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Volunteer 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 Volunteer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Volunteer, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living, The Victorian and Edgewood Rapid City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Volunteer, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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