White River Health Care Center provides a safe place for people living with dementia and Alzheimer's, where staff offers both supervision and support, and there are specialized programs and activities meant to help memory. Seniors can get help with bathing, dressing, and getting around, and the community focuses on helping them keep as much independence as possible, even when they need more support each day. The center is a federally owned, Medicaid- and Medicare-certified nursing home, and has been Medicaid-certified since May 1990, taking care of those who need skilled nursing, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, serious illness, or surgery. With 52 Medicaid-approved beds (35 occupied as of June 2025) and 30 units in total, there's a range of nursing and long-term care options, including short-term rehabilitation, wound care, and help with daily tasks.
The staff dedicates about 0.28 hours per resident per day and nurses give about 4.98 hours per resident per day, and there's around-the-clock medical oversight, help with medication, and specialized medical care covering dental, vision, and hearing needs. The property has safety features like a sprinkler system, smoke alarms, and central air conditioning, and rooms come with private bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes. To keep residents engaged, the center offers daily activities, community events, off-site outings, music, and arts programs, along with a TV/media area, library, gardens, walking paths, and outdoor common spaces. Dining choices include low-sodium and diabetic meals, restaurant-style dining areas, professional chef meal prep, and all-day dining, along with options for specialized diets.
For personal care, White River Health Care Center helps with bill paying, laundry, general personal care, and provides specialized sleepwear and clothing designed for older adults, like open back or elastic pants and easy-dress options, especially for those using wheelchairs. Community amenities include transportation, cleaning services, emergency alert systems, move-in help, and spaces for socializing. Assessments of residents are done for free by advisors, and the center's quality is measured by clinical results. There are no fines or complaints recorded. The health rating stands at 3 out of 5, quality rating is 5 out of 5, staff rating is 4 out of 5, and the Medicare overall score is 5 out of 5. The center uses a continuum of care model as part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and it's ranked first in White River, first within 100 miles, and second in all of South Dakota for nursing homes. There are daily social opportunities, scheduled transportation, and a range of medical and personal support services for long-term residents and those recovering from health events.
