Frequently Asked Questions

A resident of the State of South Dakota, or have been a resident in the past five years. The Veteran applicant must have been discharged under honorable conditions. A widow of a veteran discharged under honorable conditions.

No, the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is not staffed for, and does not receive aid for veterans from the Veterans Administration in an assisted living community.

The cost for Residential Living at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is the following:

Residents living in an Independent Living Neighborhood (Residential Living Service - RLS) that have assets above $50,000 pay $203.75 per day per person.

Below $50,000 in assets a single resident pays 50% of their gross income and couples pay 55% of their combined income.

The cost for Nursing Care at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is $360 per day.

Meals are served three times a day in a neighborhood dining room

Primary Care Services from Fall River Health Services are provided at the Home

Speech Therapy / Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy

Pharmacy Services

24 Hour Nursing Team Care

Social Services

Pastoral Services

Postal Services

Library

Transportation Services

Assistance with Veteran Benefits

Activities -- There is an Activities Coordinator at the South Dakota Veterans Home that organizes the events and activities based on what the residents would like to do for the month.

To make application, contact your local County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer to assist you.

Or click here to download the application forms.

Pets are not allowed.

One vehicle per resident and the resident must register their vehicle with the Home’s secretary and receive a resident parking pass.

Residents are allowed two storage totes for off season clothing and extra items.