
2 Assisted Living Facilities in Mitchell, SD
To help you with your search, browse the 3 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Mitchell. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Mitchell 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Howard with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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2 Assisted Living Facilities in Mitchell, SD
Countryside Living
Avera Brady Health and Rehab
Assisted Living in Mitchell, SD
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mitchell
A small city of about 15,700 people, Mitchell is famous for its Corn Palace. The Corn Palace’s unique corn murals attract about 500,000 tourists every year, and for locals, it’s a top destination for sporting events and live performances.
Nearly 17% of the city’s residents are seniors, and if they need help with daily activities as they age, they can choose between Mitchell’s two assisted living facilities. Like others throughout the state, these assisted living facilities are licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mitchell
- Since South Dakota has no state income tax, seniors who retire in Mitchell can keep more of their retirement income. These savings can go toward the costs of assisted living.
- Despite its small size, there’s plenty to do in Mitchell. Seniors can view Corn Palace memorabilia at the Carnegie Resource Center or learn about the state’s early settlers at the Dakota Discovery Museum. Seniors receive discounted admission at another local attraction, the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village.
- In Mitchell, curb-to-curb public transportation service is provided by Palace Transit. On weekdays, the service operates from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekend hours are more limited. Seniors can reserve rides on this service when they need to go to medical appointments or other destinations in Mitchell.
- Mitchell is a very affordable place to live. Its overall cost of living is 12% lower than the state average and 22.3% lower than the national average. Seniors can expect to see the most significant savings in housing and transportation.
- Compared to other similarly sized cities, Mitchell’s crime rate is high. While it’s violent crime rate is only slightly higher than the state average, it’s property crime rate is nearly two times the South Dakota average. For peace of mind, seniors may prefer to live in facilities with good security measures.
- The city is home to world-class medical facilities, including Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Assisted Living in Mitchell
Assisted Living Costs in Mitchell
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mitchell
South Dakota’s Medicaid program supports a waiver that may help seniors pay for assisted living in Mitchell. Through the HOPE waiver, it pays for eligible assisted living services, not room and board. For seniors who receive SSI, the optional state supplement is another potential source of financial assistance.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Mitchell
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Review of Countryside Living
Everyone we interacted with at Countryside Living was very friendly. It was very easy for us to set up a tour on the day we were interested in doing this. We were shown a variety of floor plans an... Read more
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Review of Avera Brady Health and Rehab
I visited the Avera Brady assisted living facility in Mitchell, SD. I was extremely impressed with this facility. The residents were treated extremely well by staff, better than I have seen at mo... Read more
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Review of Avera Brady Health and Rehab
We have been with this place for over a year now. This facility is amazing! The staff are very helpful and friendly. Everything is very thorough and we are always kept informed on what is going on.... Read more
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