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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vale, SD

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Dakota is $5,451, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Vale area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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
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.
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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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.
Photo of Aspen Grove Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Palms Country View
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.
Photo of Garden Hills Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Belle Estate
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
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.
Photo of Serenity Corners Assisted
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.
Photo of Tender Care Assisted Living
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 memory care in Vale, SD

The average cost of senior living in South Dakota is $5,451 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in South Dakota vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: South Dakota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeSouth DakotaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,451/mo$7,121/mo23.5% below national median
Assisted Living$4,662/mo$5,909/mo21.1% below national median
Independent Living$3,017/mo$3,532/mo14.6% below national median
Memory Care
South Dakota:$5,451/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:23.5% below national median
Assisted Living
South Dakota:$4,662/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:21.1% below national median
Independent Living
South Dakota:$3,017/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:14.6% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Vale

Recent reviews for memory care in Vale

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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Vale review score based on 106 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 7 Vale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Vale review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Vale, SD7 facilities
9.1
Spearfish, SD0 facilities
8.6
Rapid City, SD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Vale memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 106 reviews of 7 Vale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Vale resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Vale, SD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.3
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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Vale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vale, 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 Vale memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Vale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vale, SDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.7%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.6%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.8%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.2%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.7%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vale memory care

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 Vale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vale, SDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vale memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Vale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vale, SDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.6%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Vale memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Vale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vale, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vale memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Vale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vale, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Vale

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Dakota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Vale protect seniors.
Learn about South Dakota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Vale, South Dakota. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Vale, South Dakota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Vale, South Dakota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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