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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Benchmark, SD
Assisted living costs in Benchmark average about $3,816 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Benchmark. Our detailed directory has 33 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rapid City, Spearfish and Sturgis.
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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...
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.
The Victorian Assisted Living & Retirement Center offers assisted living care living for seniors.Individual apartment units are complemented with a luxurious lounge area for residents to unwind, relax, and connect with other members of the community. Enter the community dining room, where our...
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We chose The Village at Skyline Pines because they had immediate vacancy while we were looking. The staff have been wonderful to work with and are super caring about their residents. My loved one was...
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.
Perched above Mount Rushmore Road in the medical corridor of south Rapid City, we offer a nurturing environment for our residents in order to provide an individualized assisted living home. We understand the unique challenges faced throughout your day. Here at the Village we want to provide an...
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This place has been a blessing. My father is in memory care here and he tells me daily how lucky he is to be in such a nice place. He loves the staff. Tells me they are wonderful people. They are always...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Spearfish! Enjoy life overlooking the beautiful Black Hills at Edgewood in Spearfish, with the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2004, Edgewood expanded and upgraded in 2011 with more space, a movie theater, activity room and new dining...
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I am so happy with Fairmont Grand it was not easy finding a place to suit my mothers needs and the staff have been wonderful helping her to adjust to this new living arrangement. The staff does go the extra...
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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.
Fairmont Grand offers a wide-range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. No one senior is alike so we provide lifestyle options that meet your individual needs. We call this resident-centered care.Welcome to Fairmont Grand, an Independent Living and 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.
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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Edgewood has been great for my mom. The people working there are friendly and so caring. The activities are plentiful, fun and give the residents opportunities to socialize. The facility is clean and well...
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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.
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, 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.
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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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
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sandstone Senior Living “Assisted Living” is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet need assistance with daily activities. We are proud to offer a unique solution for residents with our tiered levels of care. Sandstone staff members are available 24 hours a day for help...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Benchmark, SD
The average cost of senior living in Benchmark is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Deadwood, SD with an average of $3,370 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Benchmark, SD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Benchmark, SD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Benchmark, SD by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benchmark, SD
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What families are saying about assisted living in Benchmark
Recent reviews for assisted living in Benchmark
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
4.0
Overall, things have been going well for my loved one at The Victorian. He doesn't like the food, The parking here is not good, and there have been some miscommunications about things. The first month there was a little rough, but things are getting better. They have some activities like Bingo ...
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The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City, SD
5.0
The Village is amazing! They have gone above and beyond to accommodate my loved one prior to their passing. My loved one had to go to the hospital and they had one of the staff member go with my loved one to ensure they were safe. The community worked well with outside home health.
The ...
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Benchmark assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benchmark assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benchmark, 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 Benchmark assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Benchmark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benchmark, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Benchmark assisted living
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 Benchmark Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benchmark, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benchmark assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benchmark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benchmark, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Benchmark assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benchmark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benchmark, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benchmark assisted 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 assisted living communities in Benchmark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benchmark, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benchmark
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Dakota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Benchmark protect seniors.
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The Victorian, The Village at Skyline Pines and Edgewood Spearfish Senior Living LLC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Benchmark, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
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