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Sioux Falls is located in eastern South Dakota, close to the borders of Iowa and Minnesota. With nearly 183,800 residents, it’s the largest city in the state.
Seniors who can no longer live safely in their own homes may benefit from assisted living. This level of care includes assistance with mobility, hygiene, meals and other daily activities. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living is relatively affordable in Sioux Falls. The city’s average cost of $2,910 per month is $440 below the norm for South Dakota and $1,590 below the U.S. average.
This guide compares assisted living costs in the Sioux Falls region, and also includes information on financial assistance programs that may help pay for care.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in South Dakota. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Assisted living communities in Sioux Falls cost an average of $2,910 per month.
Seniors in Sioux Falls pay $440 less than the state average cost for assisted living, and $1,590 less than the U.S. average.
Rapid City is the only other point of comparison within the state, and its average cost is just over $1,000 higher than Sioux Falls. The monthly rate for assisted living climbs by over $1,200 across the border in Sioux City, IA. Further to the south, the cost in Omaha, NE, is $1,742 higher than in Sioux Falls. Care in Mankato, MN, is priced $225 higher, making it the closest comparison. Fargo, ND, follows as the second-closest comparison, although its cost is still over $900 higher.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in South Dakota.
| Contact | Description | |
| Dakota at Home | (833) 663-9673 | Dakota at Home is the Aging and Disability Resource Center for South Dakota, and it provides information and referrals for aging-related resources. Seniors can call its statewide helpline to learn about local organizations that serve older adults. Through Dakota at Home’s online resource directory, Sioux Falls seniors can view a list of organizations that operate in Minnehaha County. |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Dakota | (605) 274-9528 | OLLI is a lifelong learning program for people aged 50 and older. The short-term, noncredit classes have no tests or grades, so seniors can learn in a low-pressure environment. Seniors can take classes about current events, literature, health, local history and much more. An annual membership is $170 and gives seniors access to unlimited courses, space permitting. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 854-5465 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for seniors who live in assisted living facilities or are looking to move into one. It helps seniors understand their rights and resolve concerns or issues. To resolve problems, it may work with residents, their families or agencies that can help, such as medical providers and government agencies. |
| Senior Health Information and Insurance Education | (605) 333-3314 | Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) offers free counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. The organization’s volunteer counselors can help seniors understand their Medicare options. Counselors can also educate seniors about how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud. |
| Active Generations | (605) 336-6722 | Active Generations is a senior center that provides many recreational and educational programs. Its scheduled activities include bingo, card games and line dancing. The center also has many shared-interest clubs, including photography, quilting, woodcarving and other hobbies. For lifelong learners, the center holds computer classes and educational seminars. There’s also a fitness center equipped with a variety of cardio and weight machines. |
| East River Legal Services | (605) 336-9230 | East River Legal Services provides legal assistance to seniors in eastern South Dakota. The nonprofit firm can help with wills, advance directives and powers of attorney, as well as issues relating to Medicare and other public benefits. Seniors who need free legal help are asked to submit an online application. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Sioux Falls area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
