Nearby Cities

Salem (10.2 mi)
Bridgewater (12.88 mi)
Canistota (17.58 mi)
Howard (19.86 mi)
Mitchell (21.84 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

57058 (2) (10.42 mi)
57319 (2) (15.54 mi)
57012 (2) (17.49 mi)
57349 (1) (19.96 mi)
57301 (10) (22.64 mi)
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  • 100 Points

    Leisure Living Apartments

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    600 S Hill St
    Salem, SD 57058
  • Beverly Healthcare--Salem

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    500 Colonial Dr
    Salem, SD 57058
  • Diamond Care Center

    Distance: 12.87 mi
    901 N Main
    Bridgewater, SD 57319
  • Diamond Care Ctr

    Distance: 12.87 mi
    N Main Ave
    Bridgewater, SD 57319
  • Canistota Good Samaritan Center

    Distance: 17.57 mi
    700 W Main St
    Canistota, SD 57012
  • Canistota Good Samaritan Ctr

    Distance: 17.57 mi
    Main St
    Canistota, SD 57012
  • shanda merrill, etc 10 Points

    shanda merrill, etc

    Howard Good Samaritan Center
    Distance: 19.84 mi
    300 W Hazel Ave
    Howard, SD 57349
  • 140 Points

    Firesteel Health Care Center

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1120 E 7th Ave
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • 20 Points

    Brady Memorial Home

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    500 S Ohlman
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Avera Brady Health & Rehab

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    S Ohlman St
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Avera Brady Health And Rehabilitation

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    500 South Ohlman Street
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Firesteel Healthcare Center - Office

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    1120 East 7th Avenue
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Firesteel Healthcare Ctr

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    N Capital St
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Prairie Crossings

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    2211 North Wisconsin Street
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Rosewood Court

    Distance: 21.83 mi
    2101 North Sanborn Boulevard
    Mitchell, SD 57301
  • -10 Points

    Tieszen Memorial Home

    Distance: 26.81 mi
    312 E State St
    Marion, SD 57043
  • Tieszen Memorial Home Inc

    Distance: 26.81 mi
    E State Ave
    Marion, SD 57043
  • Tieszen Memorial Home Inc - Main

    Distance: 26.81 mi
    312 East State Street
    Marion, SD 57043
  • Assisted Living

    Distance: 29.95 mi
    400 West Fir Street
    Parkston, SD 57366
  • Avera St. Benedict Day Care

    Distance: 29.95 mi
    407 North First Street
    Parkston, SD 57366
  • Bormann Manor

    Distance: 29.95 mi
    501 N 4th, Box B
    Parkston, SD 57366
  • 100 Points

    Golden LivingCenter - Madison

    Distance: 30.65 mi
    8th St NE
    Madison, SD 57042
  • Bethel Lutheran Community

    Distance: 30.65 mi
    1001 South Egan Avenue
    Madison, SD 57042
  • Bethel Lutheran Community

    Distance: 30.65 mi
    1001 South Egan Avenue
    Madison, SD 57042
  • Bethel Suites

    Distance: 30.65 mi
    911 South Egan Avenue
    Madison, SD 57042
  • Evergreen Terrace Healthcare Center

    Distance: 30.65 mi
    718 NE 8th St
    Madison, SD 57042
  • Hilltop Home

    Distance: 32.27 mi
    100 E Sanborn Ave
    Parker, SD 57053
  • Hilltop Nursing Home

    Distance: 32.27 mi
    E Sanborn St
    Parker, SD 57053

Nearby Cities

Salem (10.2 mi)
Bridgewater (12.88 mi)
Canistota (17.58 mi)
Howard (19.86 mi)
Mitchell (21.84 mi)

Nursing Home Info

Nursing Home Summary:
A nursing home is a long-term care facility that offers around the clock nursing care for individuals with chronic illness or injury who are unable to care for themselves in an independent manner. Nursing homes house those who are elderly and unable to continue caring for themselves, as well as individuals of all ages who have chronic health concerns or permanent physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from being able to care for themselves. A nursing home may also be referred to as a nursing facility, skilled nursing, nursing center, convalescent home, retirement home, assisted living, elderly home, rehabilitation center, rehab center, eldercare, Alzheimer care and/or rest home.

Nursing Home Conditions Treated:


While nursing homes do not treat medical conditions in the same way that physicians and hospital facilities do, the medical staff does provide monitoring and care for those with chronic illness, severe injuries, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and mental disabilities. The assistants in nursing homes also provide daily care and personal services to those residents who cannot complete these tasks without assistance.

Nursing Home Specialties:


There are a variety of treatment modalities used in nursing homes, with the majority of care being provided by a nursing staff and nursing assistants. The nursing home may lean more toward task-oriented care or resident-oriented care or somewhere in between the two approaches. There are basically three common types of nursing care facilities in the United States, including Intermediate Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Nursing Home Procedures and Treatments:


The staff in nursing homes help to provide custodial care for their residents. They help with those who need assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. Nursing staff gives oversight to distribution of treatments including prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Some additional treatments provided in a nursing home setting involve occupational therapy, physical therapy, and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Nursing Home Details:


Each state performs inspections on nursing homes to be sure they meet specific certification requirements. The designated inspection agency in each state is responsible for licensing and certification of nursing homes. Depending on the type of facility, the state may have the final say on certification, or the result of the inspection may be sent to a regional office where the final decision will be made. There is also inspection performed at the federal level, especially for those facilities that are publicly funded or receive payments from Medicare and Medicaid. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is also responsible for inspections, certification, and licensing in these cases.


Nursing Home FAQs:

Aren't nursing homes for older people?
While nursing homes do provide care for elderly residents, they also provide care for people of all ages who have chronic illnesses or disabilities that require around the clock medical care or help with custodial care issues.

Aren't nursing homes expensive?
Like other care providers, nursing home costs vary depending on the type of facility. While private facilities may cost more than state facilities, both types of facilities typically take different types of insurance payments as well. Help is available for those with low income.

How do I know when it is time to consider a nursing home or assisted living center?
The decision to consider assisted living or skilled nursing typically depends on the availability and willingness of family to meet the needs of the person in care. When the care requirements of someone become too impractical for family, then it is time to seriously consider assisted living or nursing care. When an individual has mental or physical disabilities that make it unsafe to be without 24 hour care and supervision, then an assisted living center should be considered. When an individual has serious health issues requiring 24 hour nursing, then a facility with skilled nursing available should be considered.

How can I make sure the nursing home provides the level of care I need?
Call the nursing home before-hand. Ask to talk to the head nurse. Ask if they they provide skilled or custodial care. Ask if a bed is available. It is a good idea to print this nursing home checklist and simply run through the list of questions on the phone.

How do I know if a nursing home is Medicare or Medicaid-certified?
The easiest way to find out is to find a local nursing home in the Wellness.com directory and call them to confirm.

How do I find the best nursing home in my area?
Every nursing home is different. It is recommended that you invest enough time to find the best nursing home that fits within your budget. Doing complete reference checks and spending time in the facility before committing is the best way to do research.


Nursing Home Related Terms:
nursing home, retirement home, disability, elderly, aging, assisted living, skilled nursing, nursing facility, nursing center, convalescent home, elderly home, rehabilitation center, rehab center, eldercare, Alzheimer care and/or rest home