Good Samaritan Society - Ellsworth Village is a senior living community that lets people choose from independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and a continuing care retirement community setup, so folks can stay even if their needs change over time. The campus sits at 4800 West 57th Street in Sioux Falls, SD, and supports people with services like help with bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and different kinds of daily support so seniors can keep as much independence as they're able. There are private apartments and twin homes, with familiar furnishings, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, wireless internet, and air conditioning. The community handles all the chores most folks would rather not handle as they get older, like laundry, housekeeping, meal prep and service-including special diets for things such as diabetes and allergies-and they make sure residents are looked after around the clock, especially folks in the memory care and skilled nursing areas.
The place supports people with Alzheimer's and dementia by giving them a safe and secure space, with round-the-clock supervision and specialized programs to help memory. There's medical care for people with complicated health needs, including wound care, rehabilitation, nursing, and therapy both inpatient and outpatient. Folks who need help with transfers, bathing, dressing, or are non-ambulatory get steady help. There's a 24-hour call system and emergency alert systems throughout the community so residents can get quick help if something goes wrong.
Amenities here are set up for easy living-a walk-in spa tub, an arts room, a barber and salon, a library, game and music rooms, community dining rooms, and spaces for worship and Bible study since the place offers care in a Christian environment. Residents can walk garden paths, relax on outdoor patios, or join scheduled fitness, movie nights, community and resident-run activities to keep the days full and spirits up. Transportation is available for errands or doctor appointments, with community-operated vans and arranged non-medical rides when needed.
The staff come from a range of medical and personal care backgrounds, and there's a focus on serving the whole person-body, mind, and spirit-which means attention to spiritual growth, social connection, and emotional needs along with health. The Good Samaritan Society organization is a nonprofit that's been around over 100 years, and the site takes Medicaid and Medicare. The campus is secured, but it feels open and comfortable, and the care team keeps safety and respect at the center of daily life. There are dedicated areas such as Hearthstone Assisted Living for people who want a mix of help and independence, and Meadowstone and Gardenstone Apartments for those in independent living. Home-based services like home health, telehealth, hospice, and adult day services reach people even if they live outside the main campus too, and caregiver support like respite care or day care for adults is available.
The community includes basic needs covered-utilities, cable TV, internet, meals, housekeeping, help with moving in, and even concierge service if folks need it. The foundation of the Good Samaritan Society gives the place a strong connection to faith, service, and a long history of caring for seniors and people who need extra support. The atmosphere is steady and familiar. The pace is unhurried, and most folks say they feel they belong.
