How many assisted living centers are in Yankton, South Dakota?

Yankton has 3 licensed assisted living centers in Yankton County. Statewide, South Dakota licenses 85 small residential care homes.

How much does a assisted living center in Yankton cost?

Across South Dakota, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.

Who licenses assisted living centers in Yankton?

South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification licenses and inspects every assisted living center in Yankton. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.

What size are the care homes in Yankton?

Homes in Yankton are licensed for 22 to 28 residents, with a median of 28 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.

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Assisted Living Centers in Yankton, South Dakota

Yankton has 3 licensed assisted living centers, ranging from 22 to 28 beds. Every home here is verified against South Dakota Department of Health records for Yankton County.

Families in South Dakota typically pay $3,500 to $5,500 per month for a shared room and $4,500 to $7,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how assisted living centers work.

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How many assisted living centers are in Yankton, South Dakota?: Yankton has 3 licensed assisted living centers in Yankton County. Statewide, South Dakota licenses 85 small residential care homes.
How much does a assisted living center in Yankton cost?: Across South Dakota, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses assisted living centers in Yankton?: South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification licenses and inspects every assisted living center in Yankton. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Yankton?: Homes in Yankton are licensed for 22 to 28 residents, with a median of 28 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.

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