Castle Retirement Home sits quietly about 7.3 miles outside of Sturgis, South Dakota, surrounded by pretty landscapes near Whitewood in the 57793 zip code, and is licensed under South Dakota license #10711 as a small, 9-bed senior living community, so there's a close-knit feel throughout the building and care is more personal, and since it's a medium care community with both assisted living and some skilled services, they can help residents with daily tasks like bathing, eating, dressing, moving about, medication assistance, and even more personal support for folks with Parkinson's, dementia, or Alzheimer's, so people who need extra help but don't need a nursing home are in the right place. Folks have a choice of living arrangements, from small studios and private suites to one-bedroom and shared, semi-private rooms, all with kitchenettes, air-conditioning, cable TV, internet access, and private bathrooms, and everything comes fully furnished, but you can add personal touches to feel more at home, and since housekeeping and linen services are included, you won't need to worry about cleaning or laundry, which is definitely good as the years go on.
Meals are cooked fresh daily by a culinary chef and a registered dietitian, and they use organic ingredients when they're able, serving three home-cooked meals each day, and if someone needs a special diet for diabetes or high blood pressure, they'll take care of those needs. The community offers planned activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, exercise groups, games, music therapy, animal therapy, and even cultural events and community night gatherings, so days can feel full and connected but not forced, and for those who enjoy quiet, there are reading areas, a recreation room, a garden, and outdoor spaces for relaxing. If anyone wants to keep up with appearances, there's a barber and beauty shop on site along with a mobile hairdresser, plus a spa and wellness area if that's your thing, and transportation can be arranged for doctor's appointments, groceries, church, and other errands. Staff are on hand all day and night, always available for those who need help, and there's a 24-hour call system for added safety.
People can tour the community, meet staff and other residents, and gather information about the area, including weather, health facilities, crime, and nearby parks, before making any decisions, which helps folks know what to expect. Respite care, hospice services, memory care, and home health options are available, and care plans are tailored so everyone gets just the support they need without losing their independence. Maintenance, cooking, home chores, and organizing medications are all managed by staff, with personalized service plans and custom assessments, and with payment options and advice on planning, families can figure out what works best for their situation. Castle Retirement Home isn't big or flashy, but it's got a safe and friendly environment shaped by the people who live and work there.
