Memory Care in South Dakota
We're still building out our memory care directory for South Dakota. The median estimated cost statewide is $6,125/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
Cost of memory care in South Dakota
Median monthly price, South Dakota
$6,125/mo
Estimated range $5,880 – $6,370
● South Dakota $6,125 ○ National median $7,788
Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
South Dakota licensing & regulation
South Dakota Department of Health — Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure & Certification licenses and inspects assisted living communities, including communities that offer memory care, in South Dakota. Before you sign anything, look up the community's license status and past complaints on the state's own site.
- South Dakota Department of Health — Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure & Certification (official state licensing agency)
- Check a facility's license or complaint history
- To report a concern or file a complaint, call 605-773-3356.
Medicaid & local resources in South Dakota
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in South Dakota resolve concerns about care and rights.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Home and Community-Based Options and Person Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver. South Dakota 1915(c) HOPE Waiver for adults 65+ and adults 18–64 with physical/other disabilities (CMS factsheet).
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in South Dakota
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Memory Care providers in South Dakota
We don't have licensed memory care communities listed for South Dakota yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in South Dakota have memory care listings?
South Dakota has memory care listings in 485 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
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