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Clarkson Health Care
Scout 80Rapid City, SD · 49 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Every licensed senior community in the Rapid City, SD area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Rapid City
Local Rapid City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Rapid City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,380/mo median
typical range $3,500–$5,480
Memory Care
$5,580/mo median
typical range $4,460–$6,980
Skilled Nursing
$9,140/mo median
typical range $8,440–$10,340
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,380/mo median
typical range $2,030–$6,140
Residential Care Home
$3,940/mo median
typical range $3,150–$4,930
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Rapid City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Rapid City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 11 communities in Rapid City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Rapid City, SD · 44 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →3
Avantara Mountain View
Scout 65Rapid City, SD · 101 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →4
Sturgis, SD · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sturgis.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →5
Fountain Springs Healthcare
Scout 63Rapid City, SD · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →6
Avantara North
Scout 60Rapid City, SD · 68 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →7
Rapid City, SD · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →8
New Underwood, SD · 41 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Underwood.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →9
Custer Care and Rehab Center
Scout 20Custer, SD · 43 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →10
Avantara Saint Cloud
Scout 15Rapid City, SD · 78 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →11
Avantara Arrowhead
Scout 11Rapid City, SD · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Rapid City, SD?
In the Rapid City, SD area, assisted living typically runs $3,500–$5,480/month (median $4,380), memory care $4,460–$6,980/month (median $5,580), and skilled nursing $8,440–$10,340/month (median $9,140) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Rapid City, SD?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Rapid City, SD right now are Clarkson Health Care, Westhills Village Health Care Facility, Avantara Mountain View. The full ranked list of 11 communities is on this page.
How are the 11 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.