Avera Parkwood Senior Apartments sits right beside the Missouri River in Pierre, South Dakota, and you'll find it close to Griffin Park and next to Avera Maryhouse which helps create a bigger caring community feel, and you know, with 57 separate senior apartments and 58 licensed beds, people have room to settle in and find a place that fits them. The apartments come fully furnished with small kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, so folks don't have to worry about the little comforts, and they're set up to be secure and safe too, with safety features and a 24-hour call system, and there's always supervision around, plus nursing support on-site for 12 to 16 hours every day if someone needs medical help or healthcare coordination. Avera Parkwood offers assisted living, independent living, retirement care, respite (short-term) care to give families a break, and memory care services for people with Alzheimer's or other memory needs.
Meals are made right on-site and prepared by chefs and meal planners, and there's all day dining with special diets like diabetic, allergy-sensitive, and other diet restrictions being taken into account, so no one is left out at the dining room or restaurant-style tables. If someone needs help with daily things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, getting in and out of bed or a chair, or even managing personal care, staff provide that. There are different room options too, like studios, semi-private, and one-bedroom units, with monthly prices starting at $3,511 and up. Staff are on hand to help plan and offer advice about care and support, and families can come for a tour, meet the staff, and get a feel for the place.
The building and grounds spread out near the rolling banks of the river, right by a big city park, and the facility has outdoor walking paths, gardens, and places to sit, with a fitness room, wellness/spa services, community dining areas, a fitness center, game room, library, movie theater, and arts room inside, so it's easy to join in on fitness programs, arts, music, movies, and other activities that residents or the community hosts. There's a daily schedule of on-site activities aimed at keeping older adults socially, mentally, and physically active, and they take planned day trips and organize off-site outings too, which gets folks out in the community and helps break up routines. For those who can't walk easily or need extra help, non-ambulatory care and incontinence care are on hand.
Transportation is available with community-operated vehicles, so residents can go to medical and non-medical appointments or errands, and there's parking for those who still drive. Laundry, housekeeping, linen service, and move-in help lighten the daily load. Staff provide family support and encourage connections by organizing devotional activities, resident-run events, and social spaces (like the fitness center, garden, library). Support is ongoing, with assistance in medication management, personal care, and regular wellness checks.
Avera Parkwood Senior Apartments doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and for specific payment details or availability, folks need to check directly with the staff. The community's goal is to help seniors stay as independent as possible in a setting that's safe, active, and supportive, rolled up beside the river and park, and backed by the nearby Avera Maryhouse for a touch more peace of mind.
