Pierre – Edgewood in Pierre, South Dakota, offers two levels of long-term care: traditional assisted living and a memory care program designed for residents living with moderate dementia. The assisted living track focuses on maintaining residents’ independence while ensuring prompt help with activities of daily living, whereas the memory care track layers in structured routines and cognitive support meant to reduce confusion and anxiety. Both tracks benefit from an awake night-shift staff that monitors health status, responds to call systems, and carries out scheduled safety checks, so help is available around the clock.

Beyond basic room-and-board, the staff can provide some physical assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication reminders and coordination with outside physicians are available, and caregivers document changes in mobility, appetite, or behavior so that families and healthcare providers can adjust care plans quickly. Security measures include controlled access doors, routine wander-risk assessments, and monitoring protocols tailored for residents with memory impairment.

Accommodations include studio and one-bedroom layouts, some with private bathrooms, step-in showers, or limited kitchenettes. Emergency call cords or pendants are provided in most suites, and housekeeping and linen service are standard, though not every unit has all features such as extra storage or patios. Maintenance staff handle repairs, and thermostat controls are available in select apartments so residents can regulate their own comfort.

Meals are prepared three times daily in a central kitchen and served in a community dining room that encourages social interaction. Menus are developed under nutritional guidelines for older adults, and modified textures or specialized diets can be provided when ordered by a physician. Snacks and beverages are stocked throughout the day, and room-service trays are available if a resident is unwell, but menu variety and service options vary by accommodation.

The community offers an on-site wellness center for exercise and therapy programs, internet access for email and video calls, a library with large-print materials, and several special-interest clubs ranging from gardening to card games.