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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waubay, SD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waubay nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Waubay, SD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Waubay or another care type is right for you. Browse 36 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waubay.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marvin, Webster and Butler.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waubay, SD

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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.
Countryside Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the 'family business'. We are independently owned and operated by professionals with decades of senior care experience. We are here to care for you or your family members who can no longer maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle. Countryside Inn...
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Cost of nursing homes in Waubay, SD

The average cost of senior living in Waubay is $3,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilmot, SD with an average of $2,907 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waubay, SD vs. nearby cities

Waubay, SD
$3,276/mo
$3,276/mo
$3,276/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waubay, SD vs. the state and national average

Waubay, SD
$3,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waubay vs. other types of senior living

$3,276/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,276/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waubay, SD by room type

Studio
$3,560/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,240/mo

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 Waubay

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waubay

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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Waubay nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waubay nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waubay, 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 Waubay 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 Waubay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waubay, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.8%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
53.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
7.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waubay 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 Waubay Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waubay, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
11.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
3.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waubay 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 Waubay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waubay, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waubay 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 Waubay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waubay, SDNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waubay 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 Waubay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waubay, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.5%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoneyBrook Suites Watertown, Wheatcrest Hills and Waubay Rest Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waubay, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 36 nursing homes facilities near Waubay, South Dakota. See the full list.

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