Cedar Village is an assisted living facility located in Yankton, South Dakota, operated by Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Inc. The facility provides permanent supported housing for individuals who are experiencing homelessness due to severe and persistent mental illness. Residents at Cedar Village qualify for an assisted living level of care and each have their own single bedroom unit complete with a living room, dining room, and kitchenette.
The facility was developed to address the needs of individuals who require help with activities of daily living built into their housing arrangements. Cedar Village was funded by various grants and loans, including the 2001 McKenny-Vento Act Homeless Assistance Competition, the Federal Home Loan Bank, and the South Dakota Housing Authority. The facility is fully occupied and there is a high demand for additional beds, but future development is limited due to lack of available operating funds.
Cedar Village offers a range of services common to assisted living facilities including 24/7 staffing with nursing support, three nutritious meals served daily, laundry and housekeeping assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and assistance with personal needs and medication. The facility also provides a full schedule of activities for residents to enjoy, aiming to create a therapeutic and supportive environment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Cedar Village was designed to minimize behavior problems related to patient density while still allowing for group services to be provided to residents.