Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera sits about 17.6 miles outside Yankton, South Dakota, and has a small, homey feeling since there are only 3 beds for residents at a time, making it feel more close-knit than larger places. At this facility, seniors find different kinds of care, like independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), palliative and hospice care, and respite care. The center is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), so residents can stay even if their care needs change over time, and the staff handles coordination with healthcare providers to make sure residents get care that fits their needs, using personalized care plans to support everything from help with bathing and dressing to medication management or mobility assistance.
The nursing home at Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera has a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest in the city, and 8 out of 38 certified beds are available as of June 2025. The staff speaks English, and the care team works in a Christian atmosphere, with compassionate, resident-centered care. Rooms come as studio apartments, and each has its own telephone and furnishings so that new residents feel at home from the first day. Community areas offer recreation, whether it's movie nights in a shared house space, walking paths and a garden for outdoor time, or a variety of community-sponsored activities and church services. Meals get served all day in a dining room, and the kitchen accommodates special diets like diabetic and allergy-sensitive menus. There's help (if needed) with laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping, plus move-in coordination for a smoother start.
Residents have access to home care and long-term care, and the staff supports people who need more help as they age. Amenities include transportation, parking, emergency alert systems for safety, and wheelchair accessibility to make it easier for everyone to get around. The location's friendly, neighborhood setting includes nearby pharmacies and local churches. Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and works with people to figure out coverage. It has earned a rating of 3.8 based on five reviews, and it currently holds an average community rating of 7.6 out of 10, showing that people appreciate the personalized support, the quiet size, and the steady focus on health, safety, and community engagement.
