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Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center in Britton, SD

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Britton, SD.

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Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

1311 Vander Horck Street, Britton, SD 57430

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff compassion stands out

Residents and families consistently describe compassionate, accommodating staff.

Across many reviews, people say the staff are caring, pleasant, and attentive to residents’ day-to-day needs. Several families describe compassion during medical assistance, patience with transitions after admission, and staff who make residents feel welcomed. Even when praising activities and meals, the reviews repeatedly tie the experience back to the way staff treat residents and families.

common 7 reviews mention this

Care and therapy support

On-site medical and therapy support is a recurring point of praise.

Multiple reviewers reference hands-on care and therapy delivered on site, including physical therapy and help with medical needs. Families also describe long-term care as well as recovery or improvement after therapy. Residents mention being able to manage care locally while staying connected with their familiar team and hometown.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady mix of activities and social time.

Reviews commonly mention scheduled activities such as bingo and other organized events that help residents stay busy. Several people also describe social moments like coffee with residents and families, along with day-to-day outings and trips for meals. A number of reviews point to visible community involvement and online updates that keep residents and families feeling connected to what’s happening.

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Meals and dining quality

Dining is repeatedly described as good and enjoyable.

Several reviewers directly praise the food, saying it tastes good and that meals are a bright spot. Others mention food-related moments and the dining experience as part of daily life. The community also offers diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, aligning with residents’ descriptions of attention to meals.

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Clean, well-kept rooms

Residents mention a consistently clean, well-kept environment.

At least a couple of reviews describe the facility as very clean, and others specifically note that rooms are nice and clean. These comments reinforce the idea that everyday upkeep is noticeable to residents and families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • K & D Septic Service (0.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cornerstone Bible Church (0.4 miles)
  • Cornerstone Bible Church (0.4 miles)
  • St John De Britto Parish (0.4 miles)
  • First Lutheran Church (0.4 miles)
  • Britton Lutheran Parish (0.4 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (0.5 miles)
  • United Methodist Church (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Marshall Post 3507 (0.5 miles)
  • Hunters Lounge And Steakhouse (0.8 miles)
  • Subway (0.8 miles)
  • The Monkey Hut (13 miles)
  • Farmers Inn (13 miles)
  • Swede's Corner Bar & Cafe (13.5 miles)
  • Sam's Five & Dime (20.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Quarbey Drug (0.5 miles)
  • Quarve Drug (0.5 miles)
  • Forman Drug (22.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Strand Theatre (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Marshall County Healthcare Center (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Marshall County Medical Clinic (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Sisseton State Park (14.3 miles)
  • Fort Sisseton State Park (14.4 miles)
  • Pierpont Lake Recreation Area (22.9 miles)
  • Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge (23.3 miles)
  • Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge (24.9 miles)

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