Avera Maryhouse

Avera Maryhouse is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility located at 717 E Dakota Ave in Pierre, South Dakota, and it's the kind of place where people can find nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and even independent living options all in one 3-story building, so there's some choice depending on how much help someone needs or wants. The building has space for up to 80 or 82 beds, and folks can choose from private or semi-private rooms, which helps a person have a little quiet or share some company, depending on what fits best. Avera Maryhouse sits on the campus of the Avera Medical Group, so seniors can easily get treatments like cardiac care, surgeries, or women's health services just nearby, and there's even quick access to the Mississippi River and quieter parts of town. Meals and schedules try to fit a person's own way of life, and the place offers programs for physical, emotional, and spiritual support, including two rooms dedicated for hospice care when someone's at the end of life and needs special comfort. The staff at Avera Maryhouse speak English, and the community works with many different state and federal financial aid programs, like SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver, Medicare Savings, VA Aid and Attendance, Property Tax Reduction, and more, which might make care possible for folks with all kinds of budgets. On top of regular nursing care, people can get help with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and the facility offers respite and adult day care services for those who just need a break or a little extra help for a while. People can join in on arts and crafts, wellness programs, and spiritual activities, and there's a library for reading or relaxing, plus both visitor and resident parking, which is nice for anyone coming to see family. The building allows pets, so people don't have to leave their animals behind, and there's transportation available for getting to appointments or outings. The facility has a focus on keeping people engaged in the community and tries to make life full and supportive, whether a resident needs care because they're older or have a disability, and while not every need or service is spelled out, the aim is always about comfort, support, and treating every person with care.