Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room featuring a comfortable armchair, a stone fireplace, and large windows that allow ample natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A statue standing against a backdrop of clouds and mountains, symbolizing history and remembrance.

  • Building

    A beautiful historical building under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.

  • Trees

    A person stands among various flags, including the American flag, against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.

  • Landscaping

    A serene view of a grassy area with a lone tree under a clear blue sky.

  • Outdoor

    A peaceful outdoor setting featuring benches and a decorative sculpture against a backdrop of trees and flags.

  • Grass

    A view of a large building with a parking lot filled with vehicles under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Flag

    A memorial dedicated to veterans, featuring the American flag and various service flags.

  • Park

    A serene park with lush green grass and a cloudy sky, featuring buildings in the background.

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a nursing home community in Hot Springs, SD.

Information last verified:

2500 Minnekahta Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747

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

4.6 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing support stands out

Residents describe strong medical and nursing care.

Multiple reviews highlight the nursing and medical support, including mentions of excellent nurses and world-class care. Reviewers also describe help for assistance needs and care over extended stays. The community is organized as a skilled nursing facility and lists services like medication management and nursing support to back up the kind of care residents talk about.

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Clean, well-kept facility

Residents and families consistently mention cleanliness.

Several reviews call out a clean environment and say it feels well maintained, including comments that it was never “stinky.” Other reviewers describe the building as clean, bright, and welcoming when they visited. The facility’s listed housekeeping and private-bathroom setup align with the everyday cleanliness residents describe.

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Food receives repeat praise

Dining quality is repeatedly praised by residents.

Food comes up across multiple reviews, with mentions of good food and serving meals as a positive part of time there. One reviewer also notes food alongside private-room living. The community offers restaurant-style dining and lists meal preparation and service, matching what people comment on in reviews.

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Private rooms add comfort

Residents mention private rooms and privacy.

Some reviewers specifically mention having an “own room” and link it to privacy and safety. Another review also highlights private rooms while praising food and the people there. That lines up with the community offering fully furnished living spaces and private bathrooms.

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Activities help residents connect

Residents and visitors describe community activities.

Reviews include examples like holiday gatherings and residents joining in events, including an Easter celebration. Others mention BINGO and describe visiting days focused on residents. The community also lists scheduled daily activities and resident-run activities, which fit the way these moments show up in reviews.

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Administration is a recurring concern

A small number of reviews criticize administration.

A couple of reviews express dissatisfaction with administration, using very negative language about how it operates and the level of care. These complaints are notably different from the many reviews focused on helpful medical staff and day-to-day caregiving. Even with the positive themes elsewhere, the administration criticism shows up strongly enough to be worth noting.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 76 resident community capacity 76 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This neighborhood in Hot Springs, South Dakota offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior living. With several places of worship nearby, such as Jehovah's Witnesses and St Luke's Episcopal Church, residents can nurture their spiritual well-being. Additionally, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants within walking distance, providing opportunities for socialization and enjoying meals with friends. Access to quality healthcare is also convenient, with hospitals like Fall River Health Services and VA Black Hills Health Care System close by. Furthermore, the neighborhood boasts scenic parks like J.H. Keith Park and Whitney Preserve at Cascade Springs for leisurely strolls and relaxation. Overall, this part of Hot Springs provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years.

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (0.3 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (0.4 miles)
  • Grace Lutheran Church (0.4 miles)
  • Wels (0.4 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.6 miles)
  • Fountain Of Life Assembly Of God Church (0.6 miles)
  • United Churches Parsonage (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Buffalo Dreamer (0.4 miles)
  • Springs Coffee (0.5 miles)
  • Flatiron Building (0.5 miles)
  • Mornin' Sunshine Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Hot Springs Coffee Kiosk (0.9 miles)
  • Wandering Bison Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Coffee Cup Fuel Stop (0.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Daily Bread Bakery and Cafe (0.6 miles)
  • Red Shed Smokehouse (0.6 miles)
  • Gus' Best Ice Cream (0.7 miles)
  • Sancho's Bar and Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Two Cows Creamery (0.8 miles)
  • Wooly's Mammoth Family Fun (1.1 miles)
  • Winners Circle (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fall River Health Services (0.7 miles)
  • Va Black Hills Health Care System (0.8 miles)
  • Battle Mountain National Sanitarium (0.8 miles)
  • Fall River Health Services (1.5 miles)
  • Monument Health Custer Urgent Care Services (23.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Rapid City Medical Center (0.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Geju - Hot Springs Theatre (0.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (0.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • J.H. Keith Park and Whitney Preserve at Cascade Springs (0.9 miles)
  • Butler Park (1 miles)
  • Cascade Falls (8.9 miles)
  • Big Rock Park (23.3 miles)
  • Jewel Cave National Monument (23.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Lynns Dakotamart Pharmacy-Hot Springs (1.2 miles)
  • Carson Drug (23.4 miles)

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