South Dakota Assisted Living

South Dakota has many benefits directly related to seniors. Along with having affordable housing in a number of different categories, including assisted living, the state is also tax-friendly to the elderly.

It is a nice bonus as senior housing in itself is expensive, so if residents can get extra tax breaks from the state government it definitely helps with affordability.

South Dakota has 850,000+ residents. It is not trending to reach over a million people any time soon as its growth is fairly stagnant. Still, South Dakota features more residents than Wyoming or North Dakota.

The Office of Health Facilities Licensure & Certification manages assisted living complexes in South Dakota. Its goal is to ensure that all applicable requirements and standards are followed, whether or not the facilities accept Medicaid or Medicare.

The state of South Dakota does not have exact definitions for its different types of assisted living centers, though note that the residential alternative programs must “promote maximum independence” through a combination of different supportive services.

The size and features of senior living facilities in South Dakota can vary, though the same traditions of assisted living are evident whether the provider is non-profit, or affiliated with a hospital or other type or elderly care residential institution.

South Dakota Costs for Assisted Living

South Dakota ranks in the Top 15 for most affordable states in the country to offer assisted living homes. The average price for a room in the state is only $3,600 per month, which is a little less than the national average.

Affordable assisted living for seniors in South Dakota can drop to $2,100 per month where the bottom ten percent of complexes average; or it can go far higher where the top ten percent most expensive average $6,100 per month.

If you want to find affordable senior living in South Dakota, you should consider the towns of Spearfish ($3,625 per month) and Sioux Falls ($3,870 per month).

The most affordable counties, meanwhile are found in Lawrence County ($3,630 per month), Roberts County ($3,865 per month) and Minnehaha County ($3,875 per month).

Are you looking to find a way to afford senior housing in South Dakota? Check out the HCBS Waiver which recently replaced the HOPE Waiver. The HCBS Waiver can help with expenses related to assisted living facilities in South Dakota.

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