Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community sits at 1002 N Jay St in a quiet area of Aberdeen, South Dakota, right next to Manor Park, and offers a range of care from independent living and assisted living to memory care, nursing home, and even hospice and respite services, so no matter what a resident needs, there's a spot for them here. The staff, known for being friendly and helpful, is around 24/7 and assists with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and they're trained to help with things like diabetes care, incontinence, and even two-person transfers when needed. There's always a nurse on call, either for supervision or direct care from 12 to 16 hours a day, with a 24-hour call system ready in case help is needed fast.
Residents get to choose from efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and these come in different sizes, like 630 or 825 square feet, featuring private bathrooms, walk-in closets, kitchenettes or full kitchens, patios or balconies, emergency call systems, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and phone service, plus some have furnished rooms with their own private spaces. Meal times are flexible, with restaurant-style dining served all day or in the dining room, and chefs and diet planners pay careful attention to include allergy-sensitive or diabetes-friendly meals, using quality ingredients for meals that taste good and meet health needs.
There's a wide set of activities to join, with daily schedules and special events, so whether a resident likes arts, crafts, movies, music, gardening, fitness classes, devotional programs, or game nights, there's always something going on even including music and pet therapy, and residents can help run some of these programs or take part in council meetings with family to talk about care and quality of life. Common spaces are everywhere, indoors and outdoors-there's a library, a book room, a movie theater, lounges, fitness and wellness rooms, a spa, gardens, walking paths, and more, all kept clean and inviting, giving everyone places to socialize or relax.
Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation are arranged so residents don't have to worry about errands, rides to faith-based services, or getting to the doctor. There's staff to help with all the hard things, like hygiene, dressing, clothing, toileting, transfers, and reminders, supporting residents to stay as independent as possible. The grounds are landscaped and the building, which is all on one level, is easy for seniors to get around and the apartments offer a choice between different layouts and sizes.
As a non-profit and continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Avera Mother Joseph Manor accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and tries to keep care personal, respectful, and designed around each person's needs, with beds for up to 81 people and several available at a given time. Rooms and programs are tailored for both people looking for active senior living and those needing more help as their needs increase, all in a place that feels safe, welcoming, and calm, and with a staff that's won awards for its work in meals, activities, and friendliness, the facility continues to focus on making daily life enjoyable and comfortable for everyone who lives there. Monthly rates for assisted living start at $3,000, and services focus on promoting activity, memory retention, and well-being so residents can get the support they need with a sense of community and dignity.
