Edgewood Spearfish sits over in the Black Hills and has been around since 2004, offering different kinds of care for older adults in a way that's steady and reassuring. Folks living here can choose independent living if they're mostly active, assisted living if they want some help with things like dressing or bathing, memory care if dementia or Alzheimer's is an issue, or even short-term stays and adult day services if they just need a little support for a while. The place serves people 55 and over and has a good mix of apartments and units-97 apartments and 117 beds-with room choices like studios or one-bedrooms, even some semi-private spots for folks who like company. Edgewood Spearfish lets people bring along pets such as cats and dogs, and there's usually staff around who are known for being friendly and helpful, making a point of being kind and joyful.
There's attention to health and safety here, too, so round-the-clock awake staff and nurses are available, plus specialist healthcare workers like podiatrists or therapists stop by regularly, giving folks medical help in between visits with their own doctors. Memory care is a specific focus with a secure building, wander alert bracelets, and other alarms set up so people with Alzheimer's or dementia can walk around safely and not put themselves at risk. They take folks with behavior challenges or those who might try to leave the property and provide out-of-the-ordinary supervision, and staff can also help with diabetes care, incontinence, and mechanical lifts for folks who need help moving around. Residents who need reminders for everyday activities get those, and the community supports hospice care for those at the end of life and tries to make aging in place as smooth as possible.
When it comes to comfort, Edgewood Spearfish offers a full meal service, including kosher and vegetarian foods, and meals are planned and prepared by chefs who focus on nutrition. Residents and visitors have both indoor and outdoor common areas to sit, talk, and enjoy group activities, with a long calendar of events that includes both mental and physical activities, social times, and devotional services held onsite, plus offsite activities if anyone wants to get out and about. People can get beautician services here, use wheelchair-accessible showers, and get around easily, since the property is set up with older adults' needs in mind. There's complimentary transportation and resident parking, as well as bus line access for those who still want to get out on their own, and outdoor smoking is allowed in certain areas. For those needing more structure, adult day services help families who need a safe place for their loved ones, and outpatient therapy is also offered. The staff keeps communication open with listed points of contact, and there are resources to explain what kind of care suits different needs. Edgewood Spearfish has kept a focus on health, wellness, and quality of life through all its services since being acquired by Edgewood Vista Senior Living, LLC in 2017, letting older adults live with as much independence as possible for as long as possible, no matter their health or abilities.
