The Meadows at Dakota Dunes sits in a well-planned area near the Big Sioux and Missouri Rivers, close to Sioux Falls, Omaha, and other big cities, so the place gets a mix of quiet and access to what you need, and you'll find easy travel with Interstate 29 nearby. The community covers part of 2,000 acres in Dakota Dunes, SD-it feels more like a neighborhood with parks, walking trails, and green spaces, plus security through sheriff patrols and practical support like gas, water, electricity, and sewer services. People see the five main areas, with The Meadows offering single-family homes, condos, and townhomes with features like large yards, modern kitchens, three-car garages, decks, and community rules set to keep things tidy and nice.
The Meadows at Dakota Dunes runs as an assisted living community, so residents get daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications, and professionals stay on duty day and night for emergencies with a 24-hour call system in every room. Rooms come with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, phone lines, and air conditioning. The staff keeps things clean with housekeeping and laundry services and helps people move in or change rooms if needed.
There's a big focus on food, too, since residents can eat all day in the dining room, order allergy-safe meals, or get diabetes-friendly food, all prepared by a professional chef, and family can join for meals when that works out. There are plenty of ways to keep busy since The Meadows has arts and craft rooms, a library, fitness room, movie nights, and special programs for music and outdoor activities, and residents often run their own events or gather for games.
For folks needing more support with memory or wandering, the staff helps out and keeps everyone safe, and they'll take care of medication management and special needs. Residents can use transportation to get to appointments, visit the nearby rivers and parks, or shop in town. The Meadows follows guidelines to make sure homes and outdoor areas look nice, and homeowners use a special portal to ask for changes or get approval on updates, like painting or building a deck. With a population in the Dakota Dunes area of just over 2,600, things don't feel crowded, and people get to know each other. The area offers community offices, nearby health services, and a mix of older and newer homes with features like pools, fire pits, and landscaped lawns. Residents find ways to keep independent while having support around them, and the place stays connected with local businesses, family, and lots of open space.
