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Memory Care in Brookings by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Brookings
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Brookings.
Paying for Memory Care in Brookings
Memory care in South Dakota costs about $5,545 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Brookings-only figure is published. Get each Brookings community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. If the family home is a concern, read how VA looks at a home for net worth.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota memory care | $5,545 | $1,700 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| South Dakota assisted living | $4,900 | $1,055 |
Find Out What a Brookings Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Brookings veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including memory care.
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Veterans in Brookings and the Need for Memory Care
Brookings is home to about 742 veterans, 507 of them 65 or older. Across Brookings County the count is 1,332, with 790 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Brookings Families Should Ask
Assisted living on the same campus
This Brookings partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Brookings communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Brookings staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Brookings community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Brookings
Other South Dakota memory care pages within driving distance of Brookings.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Brookings Memory Care Questions
Can a Brookings veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Brookings who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Brookings?
About $5,545 a month is typical across South Dakota. Ask each Brookings community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Brookings?
Just one, in Brookings, plus 7 across South Dakota.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Brookings?
Yes. Many Brookings families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Brookings Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Brookings
Brookings communities that help with bathing, dressing and medications.
Independent living in Brookings
Active retirement in Brookings, with care nearby if needs change.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Brookings? See Memory Care in South Dakota or the national guide.
