Good Samaritan Society - Echo Ridge sits at 931 Fox Run Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota, where you'll find both independent living and assisted living services along with memory care, skilled nursing, and even home care or hospice if needed, so whether someone wants to come and go, get extra help, or needs a higher level of care, there's a spot for each kind of need because they've got one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, condos, townhomes, detached homes, and even studio or semi-private rooms. The place is built to let about 34 residents live there, and the apartments come with kitchens, housekeeping, laundry service, cable or satellite TV, internet access, and fully furnished setups if someone needs them. Folks there can also use community spaces, like the garden, walking paths, an activity room, or gathering areas for games, arts, field trips, movie nights, music, exercise, and social events, plus there are devotional services and even a chapel for those who want to attend, though the actual religious services happen off-site.
There's staff on duty all day and night who help with daily needs such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and reminders for medication or scheduled meals, and there are detailed care plans to match each person's health needs, including diabetic or weight management, Parkinson's disease care, and even manual feeding if necessary. Doctors visit or coordinate with the staff, and care covers things like blood pressure, diabetic meals, and incontinence support, with a licensed nurse available on call. Safety's built in with emergency alert systems and a 24-hour call system, and the place often arranges help for errands, medical appointments, and group outings. Amenities cover haircut and beauty salon services with a mobile barber, options for gardening, a bistro, a library or book room, jacuzzi or sauna, parking, transportation, and even move-in coordination. Residents eat three home-cooked meals a day with room for special diets. Social time's a big deal, so there's everything from field trips and hobby activities to music therapy, animal visits, movie nights, creative crafts, and planned community events, with plenty of chances for friendships and keeping busy.
If someone wants peace and quiet, they'll find landscaped gardens, indoor sitting areas, or a private room, but folks who want to stay active can join exercise groups, art sessions, and organized games. For visits or prayers, there's a chapel on-site and scheduled transportation to spiritual facilities or appointments. Altogether, this facility's got a range of living options and care services for people wanting to live on their own or who need daily or round-the-clock support, all in a safe, social, and friendly place in Rapid City.
