Sister James Care Center sits within Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs, right up there on the bluff where you get a view and some quiet, and this community has been serving people for over 100 years with Benedictine roots, keeping care and respect at the heart of daily routine, and it seems the people running things here, with Vetter Health Services, really try to help residents stay as comfortable and active as possible, whether folks just moved in or if they've been there a good while. You'll find all sorts of care levels and living options bundled together on those 67 acres, with everything from Bluff Town Homes for independent living, to Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and a Memory Care Unit for those who need a special approach. For the skilled nursing part, they've got rooms, four certified nursing beds coming in June 2025, and full-time nurse oversight with a 24-hour call system in place, plenty of help for people recovering from surgery or needing long-term care, and Medicaid or Medicare can help cover costs for families watching their budgets close.
When someone stays at Sister James Care Center, you can count on a team that handles housekeeping, laundry, and even helps coordinate the move-in, which sure makes things easier during a tough transition. Residents can use cable TV, Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, air conditioning, telephones, and even little kitchenettes, plus the rooms come furnished. The kitchen offers restaurant-style dining run by a professional chef, with attention to allergies and diabetic diets, and meals served in a way that lets folks have some social time too. You'll notice both group and private activities, like Bible study, Sunday brunches, family picnics, outings, and all kinds of programs in places like the game room, a small movie theater, the fitness and art rooms, and there's a library and walking paths for when it's nice out. There's even rehabilitation therapy-for physical, occupational, and speech needs-plus help with transferring, getting dressed, bathing, and keeping up with medications.
A resident and family council gives loved ones a chance to speak up, share concerns, and help guide improvements, making the place feel more like a community than just a facility. The staff helps with long-term care planning and makes sure every resident has an individual care plan touching on body, mind, and spirit, no matter what stage they're in. Adult Day Services offer extra support, and the whole campus is set up for accessibility-parking, routes, bathrooms included. Most people find the range of amenities and activities-beauty care, linen service, outdoor space, and friendly events-help fill the day, and while you're not going to find flashy promises, you'll see a steady effort to keep people comfortable, but also engaged, with what's offered right there at Sister James Care Center.
