Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community-Oakwood sits at 4504 S Prince of Peace Place in Sioux Falls and is part of the larger Avera network of senior care. People often know it as a community where older adults and couples can get all sorts of care like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home care, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care, which helps folks with dementia or Alzheimer's. Oakwood, with 36 assisted living units, along with The Lofts, with 24 units, gives people choices for different needs and stages of aging, and each place is licensed under License #: 46761.
In Assisted Living, staff help with daily needs, things like bathing, dressing, meals, laundry, medication reminders, and getting around. Residents receive plans matched to their own needs, including help if they can't move easily or need help in the morning and evening. There's 24-hour staff, an on-site licensed nurse, and a 24-hour emergency call system for safety. Residents get monthly health checkups, full housekeeping, and nutritious balanced meals, including special diets for diabetes and allergies.
People can bring their cats or dogs because the place is pet friendly. The living areas have accessible rooms and features for folks with wheelchairs, and many rooms are furnished. Social life isn't lacking, with a busy calendar of activities run by full-time directors, community and resident-led events, outings, movie nights, arts, garden areas, and movie viewings, and there are beauty salon and barber services on site. There's a wellness center, walking paths, an arts room, and glass roof rooms and atriums which let in light for activities and gathering.
For transportation, staff offer rides around town, and parking is available. The dining room welcomes people for meals any time of day. Some seniors use the Respite Care option for short-term needs or recovery after illness or surgery. Folks with memory issues have a secure, calming environment with care that helps reduce confusion and wandering.
Partners in care and social life include The Flower Shop, offering hand-delivered flowers, bouquets, and gifts, which people send for holidays, birthdays, or visits, and they deliver the same day if ordered by noon. Choices there include things like red rose arrangements, lilies, chocolates, and even plush bears. It helps brighten up the place for any occasion.
Staff get recognized for being genuinely helpful, joyful, and kind. Awards for activities and care show they're committed to supporting folks' physical, mental, and social health. The community is open to a wide range of seniors, from those still active and wanting independent living to those who need more help or specialized care as they age, all under the Avera health system with steady routines, care, and support.
