Avantara North

Avantara North sits at 1620 North 7th St. in Rapid City, SD, and the whole place works to create an easy, welcoming atmosphere for seniors who need help at different levels, whether that's independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or short- and long-term rehabilitation, and what stands out most is how thorough their services are, since their team provides round-the-clock care every day of the year-including weekends and holidays-with 12-16 hour nursing shifts, a 24-hour call system, and regular health checks by a trained interdisciplinary team that covers a big range of medical and support needs from orthopedic care and cardiac rehab to pulmonary programs that really try to help improve breathing and chronic lung conditions, and they take wound care seriously by using things like E-Stim, ultrasound, and negative pressure therapies for better healing, so people coming from surgery or hospital stays can feel supported with special attention to surgical incisions, suture and staple removal, and proper lung exercises. Meals are planned and made by a professional chef, and the staff handles all kinds of diets-whether it's allergy-sensitive or diabetic, and the dining setup means folks can eat throughout the day instead of being boxed into set meal times. Rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, phones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, plus an emergency alert system, and the spaces have a calm, tranquil design that tries to help the mind and the body, while walking paths, a fitness room, spa, garden, wellness room, game and arts rooms, a library, and a business center give a lot of ways for people to spend their time-whether that's at a community event, music night, art project, or just quiet reading time. Avantara North offers help with personal care like bathing, dressing, and taking medications, and they provide supervision and support for anyone who has memory challenges, including Alzheimer's and Dementia, through their on-site Memory Care. They handle moves, arrange transportation and parking, and help with insurance paperwork, and the staff tries to make everyone's life easier by setting up concierge services and tours for anyone interested, plus they hold a 2023 AHCA Bronze award for quality, and people there often join in local events or lend a hand with community groups, all while the facility works with many national and local insurance providers, keeps up with civil rights laws, and strives to be good neighbors in Rapid City. The whole focus is on caring for people, making sure they get what they need to be comfortable, safe, and supported, whether they're there for a short stay after surgery, longer rehabilitation, or a new chapter in their lives, and all the care goes hand in hand with simple comforts like home-cooked meals, music and movies, garden walks, and having someone nearby who knows what to do and who tries to pay attention to each resident. Avantara North runs a 44-bed health care and rehabilitation center that's recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of the Best Workplaces for Aging Services, and anyone who wants to learn more can see details at avantaranorth.com.