City: Rapid City, SD

Category: Retirement

Telephone: (605) 342-0255

Address: 255 Texas St.

Description: You don’t have to be retired to move into one of the 202 lovely private apartments at Westhills Village, a life-care community that compares itself to a first-class hotel with five sizes and floor plans from which to choose (all with fully equipped kitchens). If you’re 62 years old and capable of living on your own, you’re eligible. Get your application in early; you can expect to be on the waiting list for at least a year, so plan ahead.Established in 1984, the nonprofit and Christian- based Westhills Village offers a full spectrum of options for moderate-income seniors. In addition to the apartments already mentioned, 31 private suites at adjacent Westhills South offer assisted living with staffers on hand around the clock. For those needing the highest level of care and supervision, Westhills Village Health Care Facility is a state-licensed, Medicare-approved skilled-nursing facility with 44 beds in private and semiprivate rooms. Registered nurses are on staff 24 hours a day. The Home Health Agency of Westhills Village provides in-home care in Rapid City and the surrounding area.The monthly service fees for Westhills Village apartments include a daily meal, utilities, and many services such as limited housekeeping and scheduled transportation. Woodworkers, gardeners, and crafters find ample space for their pastimes in the common area, and the beautifully manicured grounds feature gardens and walking paths.