Good Samaritan Society - Howard

300 West Hazel, Howard, SD 57349

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home Skilled Nursing Facility

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Good Samaritan Society - Howard in Howard, SD is an assisted living community that offers both board and care home services as well as skilled nursing facility care. The community provides a range of amenities to enhance residents' comfort, including a dining room, fully furnished accommodations, a garden, housekeeping services, move-in coordination assistance, outdoor space for recreational activities, telephone access, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet connectivity.

Residents at the Good Samaritan Society - Howard receive various care services to support their daily living needs. These services include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, transfers between different areas or positions, coordination with health care providers for medical needs, management of diabetes diets for those who require it, meal preparation and service to ensure proper nutrition, medication management to ensure timely administration and adherence to prescriptions, special dietary restrictions to accommodate individual needs, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments.

Within the community's dining options are provisions made specifically for residents with special dietary restrictions. Additionally, scheduled daily activities are offered to engage residents and promote socialization.

The location of the Good Samaritan Society - Howard provides convenient access to essential services outside of the community. There is a nearby pharmacy for medication needs and multiple restaurants offering opportunities for dining out. Additionally, several places of worship are within close proximity for spiritual support.

Overall, the Good Samaritan Society - Howard offers a comprehensive assisted living experience with its extensive range of amenities and care services. With its convenient location and various nearby amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, and places of worship, this community strives to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

The town of Howard, South Dakota offers a variety of amenities and services for seniors looking to settle in a peaceful community. With multiple places of worship such as Saint Agatha Church and St John's Lutheran Church nearby, residents have the opportunity to maintain their spiritual practices. Restaurants like Maroney's Bar and pharmacies like Rafferty Robbins are conveniently located within close proximity for dining and healthcare needs. For entertainment, theaters like West Twins Theatre and Dakota Cinemas are available for movie buffs. Parks such as Memorial Park provide opportunities for outdoor leisure activities. In terms of healthcare, hospitals like Madison Regional Health System and physicians like Eyecare Center of Madison are easily accessible for medical needs. Overall, the community of Howard offers a range of services and facilities that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable place to live.

Places of Worship

  • Saint Agatha Rectory (0 miles)
  • St Agatha Church Secretary (0 miles)
  • St Agatha Church (0.1 miles)
  • Calvary Assembly Of God (0.1 miles)
  • St John's Lutheran Church (0.5 miles)
  • Bethany Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
  • Belleview Lutheran Church (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Maroney's Bar (0.3 miles)
  • Longbranch Bar (0.3 miles)
  • Coon Hunter Inn (13.1 miles)
  • Cabaret (14.3 miles)
  • Nickey's Steak House & Lounge (16 miles)
  • Farmhouse Cafe (17.2 miles)
  • Oldham Saloon (18.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rafferty Robbins (0.3 miles)
  • Lewis (20.9 miles)
  • Lewis Drug (20.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Cows N Canoes Country (17.9 miles)
  • Sundog Coffee (20.7 miles)
  • Scooter s Coffeehouse (20.9 miles)
  • Cafe 81 (21.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (19.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (19.9 miles)
  • Riggin Flight Service (20.6 miles)

Theaters

  • West Twins Theatre (19.6 miles)
  • Dakota Cinemas (19.6 miles)

Parks

  • Madison Parks Department (19.9 miles)
  • Memorial Park (20.6 miles)
  • Totland Park (21.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Madison Regional Health System (20.4 miles)
  • Madison Community Hospital (20.5 miles)
  • Madison Community Hospital (20.9 miles)
  • Avera Salem Family Medical Clinic (21.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Eyecare Center of Madison (20.8 miles)
  • Sanford Dialysis (20.9 miles)
  • Salem Eye Clinic (21.8 miles)

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