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We picked this community, because they had an opening and we liked the place. I would tell a friend that, It's a great place and to go visit. Overall, I would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Independent living at Derian Lodge is recommended for seniors who are seeking independence with benefits and conveniences of a retirement community in an environment that transcends the status quo and provides a new level of engagement. We offer activity programs focusing on enriching the lives...
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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
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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
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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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Dakota Estates is a place where if you live you definitely do not want to leave here! Wonderful community to be apart of! The food is always great and we have wonderful activities that keep you busy!
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Dakota Estates is a place where if you live you definitely do not want to leave here! Wonderful community to be apart of! The food is always great and we have wonderful activities that keep you busy!
Provides: Independent Living
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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, 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.
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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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, 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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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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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.
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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.
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Sunset Colony, SD

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Colony is $3,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, SD with an average of $2,508 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset Colony, SD vs. nearby cities

Sunset Colony, SD
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset Colony, SD vs. the state and national average

Sunset Colony, SD
$3,577/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sunset Colony vs. other types of senior living

$3,928/mo
Independent Living
$3,577/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sunset Colony, SD by room type

Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,965/mo

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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 independent living in Sunset Colony

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset Colony

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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Derian Lodge Senior Living in Aberdeen, SD

5.0
We chose Derian Lodge because of the value for the money as well as the cleanliness. Everyone was very friendly when we walked in for the tour. The apartment sizes here are wonderful, one complaint she has had though it that the patios on the apartments are kind of small. I would definitely ...
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Sunset Colony independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Colony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Colony, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Colony independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sunset Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Colony independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sunset Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Colony independent 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 independent living communities in Sunset Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Colony, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
6.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.9%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Derian Lodge Senior Living, Wheatcrest Hills and Dakota Estates Retirement Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset Colony, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 29 independent living facilities near Sunset Colony, South Dakota. See the full list.

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