Westhills Village Courtyard Assisted Living sits about 2.2 miles outside Rapid City, South Dakota, with new state-of-the-art rooms and a calm courtyard feel, and the campus connects all levels of care through a skyway, so folks can stay put as their needs change. The community has one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, and these come furnished with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, big closets, air conditioning, cable TV, internet, and outdoor views from the bedrooms, which folks find pretty comforting. Meals get made with organic ingredients, served restaurant-style, and they handle special diets like allergies or diabetes-there's even a professional chef who takes care of this, so most dietary needs get met. There's always help around, too, with 24-hour call systems and care staff, so whether it's bathing, dressing, transfers, medication, or just checking in, there's standby assistance close by, and the supervision doesn't stop.
Residents get help with daily living activities, personal care, and medication management, and the place has a good selection of health services, including skilled nursing, memory care, respite care for short-term stays, and even home care if that's needed. Folks can keep busy with a packed calendar, with activities in the arts room, game room, movie theater, fitness center, community room, library, and wellness or spa room, and scheduled events include resident-run activities, day trips, wellness programs, and community-sponsored things like outdoor programs or gardening. There's outdoor and indoor walking paths, gardens, and courtyards to enjoy, and daily housekeeping, linen service, and maintenance cut out a lot of chores, so folks don't have to bother much with cooking or cleaning, and can instead focus on what brings them happiness. Transportation's covered for doctor's visits or outings, and there's even underground parking if someone still drives, plus community-run shuttles. Family can rest easier knowing there's a 24-hour emergency call system, 5-star rated nursing home care on the same campus, and Medicaid and Medicare accepted, which helps with costs. English-speaking staff work closely with residents and their families to plan care, and Westhills Village Courtyard has a regular rating of 8.9 out of 10, so that's pretty reassuring. Everything here is set up to help folks live well, feel safe, keep their freedom, and get more support as the years go by, all in a place that tries to be both home-like and lively.
