A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for South Dakota — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
Assumption Community offers a range of living options for seniors, including assisted living and independent living, fostering a supportive environment. Residents benefit from various amenities and activities designed to promote well-being and social engagement.
Visit website →Bethesda Home provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living options. It is dedicated to offering compassionate care in a faith-based setting.
Visit website →This Good Samaritan Society location offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents. It provides a supportive environment focused on health and well-being in a smaller community setting.
Visit website →Founded in 1874 on the Missouri River bluffs, Bon Homme is the oldest Hutterite colony in North America, where families farm and live communally. Respectful visitors are often welcomed by arrangement to learn about this enduring way of life.
A Benedictine women's monastery in Watertown whose sisters serve in education, health care, and spiritual direction. Guests are welcomed for retreats and quiet days in the monastery's prairie setting.
The Presentation Sisters in Aberdeen have a rich history of service and community life, focusing on education, healthcare, and social justice. Their convent provides a home for sisters dedicated to prayer and active ministry within the region.
Visit website →A community of Benedictine sisters overlooking the Missouri River in Yankton since 1880, founders of Mount Marty University. Their Benet Place guest wing welcomes retreatants seeking peace and prayer.
Bethany Meadows offers independent and assisted living options for seniors in a welcoming and supportive environment. The community focuses on providing a comfortable lifestyle with opportunities for social interaction and personal growth.
Visit website →Dow Rummel Village is a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. It provides a vibrant community for seniors with numerous social activities, wellness programs, and amenities.
Visit website →Edgewood Sioux Falls offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community focuses on personalized care and engaging residents in a fulfilling lifestyle.
Visit website →This Good Samaritan Society location provides a continuum of care for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. It emphasizes a faith-based approach to care, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.
Visit website →Prince of Peace Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living options for seniors. Residents enjoy a vibrant community with various activities and amenities designed for comfortable living.
Visit website →St. Martin's Village offers independent living apartments for seniors in a welcoming community. Residents benefit from a secure environment and opportunities for social engagement.
Visit website →Trail Ridge provides a full continuum of care, from independent living to skilled nursing, within a supportive environment. It emphasizes an active lifestyle with numerous social opportunities and services.
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