Stillwater Hospice of South Dakota

I appreciate the service Stillwater gave my father during his last days! Gave him the dignity and compassion he deserved!! At first I questioned the bereavement support because I hadn’t heard from anyone for 2 weeks after my dad passed but since then I take that judgement back! Nancy has reached out and has gone above and beyond to help our family!! I appreciate her so so much! Thanks Stillwater! I will refer you to everyone I know!!

Stillwater hospice was wonderful to my dad during his transition. They were attentive and caring to all of his needs treating him with the dignity he deserved! It’s now been 2 weeks since my dad passed away. I have not heard from them AT ALL! They have not offered ANY bereavement support that I thought they would. Since dad passed away, I feel forgotten. I’m disappointed in that. But the care my dad received was great!

Stillwater Hospice helped us navigate a very difficult time. My dad went downhill fast, and so having someone to talk to about his ever-changing conditions/symptoms was very helpful. While we did our best to care for him at home, having nurses and CNAs come in through the week and knowing we could call/text with concerns/questions made it easier. They also helped us come to terms with understanding that it was time to transition to a facility, and they continued to be involved until he passed. We also appreciated the remembrance service they do yearly - that was important to my mom especially.

Rapid City Stillwater staff here in Rapid City have been a huge help to me as my mom’s full time caregiver. All of the staff have been so helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive of both my mom and of me as caregiver. My mom’s condition is complex and rare. She has been immobile for several years and has some painful and uncommon symptoms. Our wonderful nurse, L. has been so knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and always works with me as though we’re a team. She finds solutions to every problem we encounter with my mom’s disease process. And she has always made me feel more confident as my mom’s caregiver after a visit. And my mom’s bath aide, E., is so very gentle, super sweet, and so totally fantastic at making my mom (and I) smile. My mom adores her. Chaplain D. and the volunteers that have given me a bit of respite time have given me back a bit of independence while I’m taking care of my mom 24/7. That little break I can take while my mom is being supported by the entire hospice team has been life changing for me. I no longer feel totally overwhelmed during this difficult time. Thank you Stillwater!

I can’t say enough positive things about Stillwater Hospice. From start to finish, their team has been exceptional in providing compassionate, attentive care to our loved ones during their end-of-life journey. One of the standout aspects of their service is the efficiency with which they fulfilled all our needs—whether it was medical supplies, equipment, or emotional support, they responded quickly and with great attention to detail. A particularly special mention goes to Lyla, whose genuine care and kindness made all the difference. She went above and beyond to ensure that each resident at our facility was treated with the utmost respect and comfort, creating a peaceful and dignified environment. Lyla’s dedication was evident in every interaction, and it was clear that she truly cares about the people she serves. Overall, Stillwater Hospice has been a source of immense comfort and support. Their professionalism, compassion, and ability to meet all of our needs with care and respect has provided our community with a sense of peace during an incredibly challenging times. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking hospice services.