Assisted Living in South Dakota

Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in South Dakota?

The HOPE Waiver is a Medicaid program that seeks to limit public expenses by reducing the number of individuals who require full-time nursing home care. The waiver provides services to nursing home qualified individuals in their homes, community living homes, structured family caregiving homes, or in assisted living communities. The cost to care for the individuals in those locations must not exceed 85% of the cost for the same care in nursing homes.

How much does assisted living cost in South Dakota?

Assisted living in South Dakota costs about $3500 a month.

How many assisted living facilities are in South Dakota?

There are around 170 assisted living facilities in South Dakota.