Orchard Hills Assisted Living and Congregate Living
200 W. 10th St. Dell Rapids, SD 57022
Phone: 605-312-4290
Please help us congratulate the dedicated staff of Orchard Hills! Orchard Hills has been recognized by the National Center for Assisted Living as a National Bronze Quality Award Recipient for 2023!! From an article on the AHCA/NCAL website: "This year, 277 skilled nursing care centers, 57 assisted living communities, and 60 facilities that offer both skilled nursing and assisted living from 47 states achieved the Bronze Award." Read the full article here. To the residents at Orchard Hills: Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life and having the honor to enjoy each day with you. It's because of the residents that we take such pride in the work that we do. To the families of Orchard Hills: Thank you for your continued support, feedback and patience as we continuously learn and grow. We are forever grateful that you are all a part of our OH family!
Memos From the Manager

  • Please help us welcome Tena Fowlds, the manager of Orchard Hills! Tena's email address is [email protected] and her direct phone line is 605-428-4293.

  • Eight more days to complete the annual family survey through SurveyMonkey! Please share this link with family members - we appreciate all feedback and suggestions and the more participation we have, the better! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6DWBXNQ. This survey is set to close the end of the day on August 8, 2023.

  • The resident meeting was held July 22, 2023. Please see this attachment for meeting minutes.

  • Orchard Hills is hiring! Check out the flyer about a hiring event at Orchard Hills on August 14, 2023 here and help us spread the word by sharing the details of this event with anyone you know!

  • On July 19, Stacy Hackett was out to Orchard Hills to provide information on donation options through the Foundation. Click here to read more on donation options through the Foundation. If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please contact Stacy Hackett, Major Gift Officer, at 605-312-6742 or [email protected].

  • Join us for the 2nd annual car show at Orchard Hills on August 20th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm! We had a wonderful time gathering for this event last year in the back parking lot of Orchard Hills. Teri and Mike will again be serving up a wonderful lunch. We will have a bounce house for the kids, music and yard games to enjoy. Bring a lawn chair and join us for an afternoon of fellowship! Proceeds earned will go toward the planned gazebo in the front of Orchard Hills.
Table Talk with Teri

  • View the lunch menu for the month of August here.
  • Call 605-312-4294 if you would like to make a reservation to join for a meal.
  • Attached you will find information on guest meal prices.
Use the Facebook link above to join the Orchard Hills Facebook group.
Activity and Administrative Assistant Updates

  • Click here to view the activities for the month of August.
Resident Spotlight: Florence Berg
Florence grew up south of Dell Rapids and is a graduate from Dell Rapids High School. After graduating, Florence worked in a local ice cream store called Worthmore. Florence met her husband, Ole, at a dance in Dell Rapids and after marrying they had 4 children - 3 girls and a boy. Some of Florence's fondest memories are the polka dances that they attended, card playing with neighbors and friends and attending the state and county fair with her kids.
Florence has lived at Orchard Hills since 2014 and enjoys reading, working on puzzles, word games and spending time with her family.
Staff Spotlight: Aspen Hansen
"I grew up in Dell Rapids and graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 2020. My parents are Cinnamon and Steve Hansen and I have one brother named Hunter. I am currently a senior at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell and majoring in Elementary Education.
In my free time, I enjoy riding my horse, running, yoga, and hanging with family and friends.
I have worked at Orchard Hills for a little over 3 years. I really enjoy working here because the staff and residents are so welcoming. I love sitting down and playing games or putting together puzzles with the residents and putting a smile on their face. I have really enjoyed working at Orchard Hills the last three years and want to thank the residents for being so welcoming. I've truly enjoyed getting to know each and every one and will forever cherish the relationship formed."