Independent Living Communities in Sioux Falls, SD

"I toured Ponderosa Lodge Senior Living. It was really nice. The staff was good. They had physical therapy, right there. You wouldn't have to leave to go do that, which was nice. They have a bus where they can take them places, and that would have been convenient for my sister to do that. They didn't have to eat the meals. They could take them from downstairs, get a tray and take them up to their apartment if they wanted to, which was nice. We were just kind of looking at the apartment and the amenities that it had inside, and it would have been convenient. There's a hospital just down the street, and there are a couple of restaurants. There's a mall, Target, and Walmart. It's right in a good neighborhood."

"My aunt called two weeks ago and told me and many of her nieces and nephews that she needed help moving to a new assisted living home in Sioux Falls. So this past weekend myself and three of my cousins each rented moving vans and drove to Pierre, SD to move her to Sioux Falls. Upon arriving at Touchmark, I was surprised at the posh look it had. It is a gorgeous look facility that could easily pass as a nice hotel to anyone passing by. As we went inside and began moving my Aunt's things into her room and the storage area I was continually surprised by the level of decor and attention to detail. I don't know all of the amenities, but from what I heard my Aunt say many of them are similar to what I have seen at good facilities elsewhere: nursing care, transportation and overall wellness/fitness programs. They have guest rooms, but we didn't stay in them. While I didn't look around much, I didn't see many residents who weren't doing something, either games, crafts or just talking. The facility seemed very nice, and I know my Aunt did her research before deciding on it, so she must have seen or heard many things she liked. "

"We had an in-person tour of The Inn on Westport. The staff members were friendly, and they knew their jobs. The place is immaculate. They have all of the amenities. They have church services. What we liked is that you didn't know that assisted and independent were different because you don't have to move from one wing to another. The facility is 26 years old, but it looked brand new. It's close to malls and not too far away from hospitals. The rooms are adequate."

"Dow Rummel Village is a wonderful place. The staff were wonderful, accommodating, and very pleasant. They showed us around the facility and we were very impressed with what we saw. They try to help us in any way they could. Everything they have is ideal. The place is probably a little expensive due to the fact that they do have everything right there. "

"My aunt is now in Sunnycrest Retirement Village. It has similar people with similar issues, but it's an apartment for retired folks. They have activities and buses to the grocery stores and other places. They have activities in different areas, they have mahjong, different kinds of puzzles, bowling, and church services. Their food is brought on from Meals on Wheels. The rooms are provided with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a washer and dryer. My aunt is at the new tower that's part of the complex, and they have different levels of apartments that you can pick from. They adjust them according to your income. They have a lot of different courtyards."

"I toured the independent living of Trail Ridge Senior Living Community. It's more upscale than the other places I have visited. I understand the difference, though, because you'd have to buy in to get a place at Trail Ridge. You have to sell your home before you can move into a place like that. I like the place and its facilities. They have a pool and other different stuff. There are a lot of stuff that you have to pay for too. Like if you need assistance getting dressed or taking a shower, you might have to pay somebody to help you out. They have a lot of programs. They do shopping trips and tours. They do bingo and a lot of different things in the program. It's a huge community. They have independent living, assisted living, and I think memory care. I didn't see the staff other than the gentleman who showed me the place. He's alright, and he knows his business."