Helping Hand Assisted Living
$4,044 – $4,920/mo
Starting price
Assisted Living
Care types
Private, Studio, 1 Bedroom
Room options
Yes
Wheelchair access
About Helping Hand Assisted Living
Helping Hand Assisted Living in Brandon, SD provides affordable assisted living with spacious, semi-furnished rooms and handicap-accessible showers. The community emphasizes daily support with services like medication management, meal preparation including special diets, and 24-hour supervision. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as fitness programs, music events, and social gatherings in spaces like the game room and library. Located near essential services including medical facilities and pharmacies, it offers convenience despite being somewhat distant from larger cities. While the community strives to support residents’ daily needs, recent reviews highlight concerns about care quality and responsiveness.
Our Care Approach
Helping Hand Assisted Living offers assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24-hour supervision, supported by nursing staff available approximately 12 hours daily. However, reviews suggest inconsistencies in care delivery, particularly around medication accuracy and dietary needs, indicating gaps between stated care philosophy and practice.
Family Experience
Families often experience frustration due to poor communication and unresponsiveness from management. Some report having to advocate strongly for proper care and express dissatisfaction with how concerns are handled. Visits reveal a community with activities but also notable care shortcomings.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Helping Hand Assisted Living.
Medical Care Services
Medication management and health monitoring are provided, with nursing staff present 12 hours daily, though reviews indicate occasional medication errors.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and daily hygiene is included, alongside transportation and housekeeping services.
Specialized Care
The community does not officially offer memory or behavioral care, but some dementia support is mentioned; no formal memory care program is confirmed.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
Reviews report issues with bathroom cleanliness, including urine and feces left for days, indicating maintenance and housekeeping challenges.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
The community offers social activities and group events, but some residents and families feel the environment lacks adequate care and attention, affecting overall morale.
Safety & Security
The facility provides 24-hour supervision and an emergency alert system, but concerns about medication management and delayed medical attention raise safety questions.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 6 reviews
Reviews for Helping Hand Assisted Living are mixed but lean negative, with several families expressing dissatisfaction with care quality, medication errors, and facility cleanliness. Positive remarks note the availability of transportation and some acceptable aspects of the environment. Overall, residents and families report frustration with communication and responsiveness from management.
- In-town bus service allows residents to travel around town
- Spacious rooms with handicap-accessible showers
- Variety of activities including exercise programs and social events
- Frequent medication errors and lack of proper diet management
- Poor cleanliness and hygiene in resident bathrooms
- Unresponsive management and difficulty contacting the owner
Edyanne Haafke
It's pretty alright for being here. Only thing is, it's quite away from nearest bigger city for going places one wishes to go to, if desired. Does have in-town bus; people can travel around to places around town.
Scott
Please do not let your loved one stay here!! My mother in law was here and it was awful! They asked for extra charges for multiple things but still won't care for your loved one. They left her unkempt and when she needed medical attention, had to beg and plead to get them to do anything.
Peggy Snyders
Agree with everything he said !
2 more residents rated this community with an average of 3.0 stars
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Pricing
$4,044 – $4,920/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
With monthly costs ranging from about $4,044 to $4,920, Helping Hand Assisted Living is priced below the local average. While this may appeal to budget-conscious families, the reported care and maintenance issues may impact perceived value, suggesting families weigh cost savings against quality concerns.
Location & Neighborhood
1000 Teakwood St, Brandon, SD 57005
Get DirectionsAbout the Area
Located in Brandon, South Dakota, Helping Hand Assisted Living sits in a small-town environment with access to local medical facilities, pharmacies, and dining options. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with some limitations on proximity to larger urban centers, but public transportation within town is available.
Nearby Attractions
- Avera Medical Group McGreevy Dawley Farm
- Lewis Drug Pharmacy
- Hillcrest Baptist Church
Public Transportation
- In-town bus service for local travel
- Limited regional transit options due to small-town location
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