The Village Of Harmony Hill

What The Village Of Harmony Hill does

The Village of Harmony Hill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior living community located on a 485-acre intergenerational campus in Watertown, South Dakota, sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery. The community operates a continuum of care comprising independent living (Benet Place, 38 apartments, plus the newly opened Villas, 62 apartments), assisted living (54 apartments across studio, one-, and two-bedroom units with five graduated care levels from minimal assistance to high-acuity support), and memory care (Hope Terrace, 16 studio apartments with a 1/3-acre secure memory garden). Care operations are managed by Good Samaritan Society, part of Sanford Health, one of the largest rural healthcare systems in the United States. The campus also hosts Our Little Village Learning Center (early childhood education from birth through 4th grade) and The Commons, a planned ~70,000-square-foot amenity complex that includes Big Stone Therapies, a spa and salon, creative-arts spaces, an ecumenical chapel, and the StartUp Watertown entrepreneurship hub.

Technology and programming are oriented around specialized memory care and clinical access. Distinctive capabilities include My Care Line, a virtual healthcare service delivered via Sanford Health using TytoCare devices (otoscope, digital stethoscope, exam camera) available after-hours and weekends; Tovertafel interactive sensory projection ("magic table") games tailored to different stages of dementia; HUG therapeutic comfort devices for dementia residents; and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy led by a certified CST trainer. Clinical and life-enrichment teams are supported by partner providers including Big Stone Therapies, Prairie Lakes Healthcare (hospice/short-term rehab), and Dakota Dermatology.

Revenue mechanics combine private-pay recurring monthly residential fees (which scale by apartment type and care level), hourly Adult Day Services fees (Monday-Friday), The Commons venue and office rentals, and a 501(c)(3) donation and planned-giving program that accepts cash, securities, real estate, IRA rollovers, and life insurance. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via campus tours, family consultations, the villagewatertown.org website, content marketing/blog, healthcare-provider referrals, and a dedicated Director of Senior Living Sales & Marketing. Veteran outreach is supported through Patriot Angels to help residents access VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

Name

The Village Of Harmony Hill

Legal name

The Village of Harmony Hill

Website

https://villagewatertown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Village of Harmony Hill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit senior living community in Watertown, South Dakota, offering a continuum of independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a 485-acre intergenerational Benedictine campus managed by Good Samaritan Society/Sanford Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG)

Keywords

• Senior living community
• Assisted living services
• Memory care services
• Independent living apartments
• Adult day services

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Residential Fees: Monthly rental and care fees charged to residents for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Fees vary based on apartment type (studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom), care level (1-5), and specific services required.
2. The Commons Venue Rentals: Revenue generated from renting The Commons facilities including dining rooms, community rooms, wedding/reception spaces, and office spaces to external customers and community events.
3. Donations and Planned Giving: Charitable contributions from donors including cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, IRA rollovers, life insurance, and other assets. The Village is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization with Tax ID 87-1680315.
4. Adult Day Services Fees: Hourly rate fees for Adult Day Services program offering daytime care and engagement for seniors, available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no long-term commitment required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Village of Harmony Hill is a nonprofit senior living community that provides a full continuum of care—independent living, five levels of assisted living, and specialized memory care—on a 485-acre intergenerational campus in Watertown, SD. The community supplements residential care with adult day services, My Care Line virtual healthcare through Sanford Health, on-site therapy and rehabilitation, life enrichment programs, veteran benefits assistance, and intergenerational programming with an on-campus early learning center.

Product overview

The Village of Harmony Hill is a senior living community offering a continuum of care across three living options: Independent Senior Living (Benet Place with 38 apartments and The Villas with 62 new apartments), Assisted Senior Living (54 apartments across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units offering five levels of high acuity care), and Memory Care (Hope Terrace with 16 studio apartments featuring sensory technology). The community is enhanced by The Commons, a 70,000 sq ft amenity space including therapy services, spa, salon, chapel, and the StartUp Watertown entrepreneurship hub. Additional services include My Care Line virtual healthcare, Adult Day Services, Life Enrichment programs, and an intergenerational learning center partnership. The campus is managed by Sanford Health/Good Samaritan Society and rooted in Benedictine values of the Mother of God Monastery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Benet Place: Independent Senior Living apartments featuring 38 apartments across three floors with views of Harmony Hill.
• Hope Terrace
• The Villas
• The Commons

Products and services

• Benet Place Independent Senior Living Independent senior living community with 38 apartments across three floors offering maintenance-free living, dining, housekeeping, transportation, laundry services, lifestyle and wellness programs, and events for active seniors.
• The Villas of Harmony Hill 62 new independent living apartments designed for active adults with spacious modern homes, maintenance-free living, and priority access to additional levels of care on the continuum-of-care campus.
• Assisted Senior Living Assisted living offering five levels of high acuity care (Level 1-5) for seniors needing support with activities of daily living including dining, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility. Includes 6 studio, 36 one-bedroom, and 12 two-bedroom apartments with 24/7 licensed nurse availability and monthly vital signs monitoring.
• Memory Care (Hope Terrace) Specialized memory support for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias featuring 16 studio apartments, secure access to a 1/3 acre memory garden, sensory technology including Tovertafel and HUG therapeutic devices, and evidence-based Cognitive Stimulation Therapy programming.
• Adult Day Services Adult day services program offering structured daily care within Hope Terrace Memory Care neighborhood, providing cognitive activities, meals, nursing support, medication assistance, and secure memory garden access. Available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with hourly rate billing and no long-term commitment required.
• My Care Line Virtual Healthcare Virtual healthcare service providing after-hours clinical consultation through partnership with Sanford Health, available Monday-Friday 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and 24/7 on weekends via phone, video, and TytoCare devices for enhanced assessments including otoscope, digital stethoscope, and exam camera capabilities.
• Life Enrichment Programs Three individualized activity calendars designed for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods, guided by the Wellness Wheel covering physical, occupational, intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness dimensions.
• Veteran Benefits Assistance Assistance program for veterans and spouses in accessing VA Aid & Attendance pension benefits to help cover assisted living and memory care costs, with navigation support through a partnership with Patriot Angels.
• Sensory Companions and Interactive Tables Specialized sensory technology program for memory care residents combining Tovertafel interactive light projection tables (with games tailored to different stages of dementia) and HUG therapeutic comfort devices that provide sensory stimulation, calming presence, and improved quality of life for individuals living with dementia.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1 in 4 caregivers in South Dakota provides care to an individual with Alzheimer's or other form of dementia
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Good Samaritan Society (Sanford Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Good Samaritan Society, combined with Sanford Health in 2019, manages the care operations at The Village of Harmony Hill. Sanford Health is one of the largest rural healthcare systems in the nation. Good Samaritan Society provides comprehensive benefits package for employees including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), and work-life balance programs.
• Big Stone Therapies, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Stone Therapies is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses. Located on the third floor of The Commons, they offer in-home visits and services to residents of The Village of Harmony Hill.
• Prairie Lakes HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Prairie Lakes Healthcare offers fully furnished rooms designed for hospice care or short-term rehabilitation. The goal is to provide comfort and support during critical times, with coordination between Village staff and Prairie Lakes clinical teams.
• Dakota Dermatology Outreach ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carmen Schwartz brings dermatology expertise to The Village twice monthly on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Services include care for skin, hair, and nail conditions including skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Appointments open to residents, families, and community.
• Patriot AngelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded in 2012, Patriot Angels serves senior living providers and private clients by helping them navigate the VA Aid & Attendance pension process. The organization helps wartime veterans and spouses receive pension assistance in a timely manner.
• Watertown Community TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Transit of Watertown/Sisseton, Inc. offers door-to-door service with the transit bus picking up at requested locations and dropping off at requested destinations, supporting resident transportation needs.
• South Dakota Department of Human ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Division of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) enhances and promotes quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers at home and in the community.
• National Council on AgingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCOA delivers resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Linked as a community resource for families.
• Watertown Area Memory Care & Aging Network (WAMCAN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWAMCAN's mission is to raise awareness, provide support and education, inspire hope and offer resources to caregivers and members of the public regarding memory care and aging.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.
• Alzheimer's Association of South DakotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe premier source of information and support for the more than 18,000 people living with Alzheimer's in South Dakota, their families, and caregivers.
• StartUp WatertownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartUp Watertown exists to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Watertown and surrounding region. Located at The Commons, supporting founders, small business owners, and innovators with tools, resources, and community. On track for full organizational launch by end of 2026.
• Mother of God MonasterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery are the founding entity behind The Village of Harmony Hill. Their 485-acre campus serves as the foundation for the intergenerational community. The Sisters pledged $500,000 and donated building and land for the learning center.
• Our Little Village Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on the Harmony Hill campus, Our Little Village Learning Center provides early childhood education from birth through 4th grade, creating intergenerational connections between children and senior residents.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Avera Senior Living Services: Regional Catholic health system operating senior living communities across South Dakota and neighboring states; direct overlap with The Village's Watertown, SD service area and faith-based operator model.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: National for-profit senior living operator with broad IL/AL/memory care portfolio across the U.S.; comparable offerings but as a large commercial chain rather than faith-rooted community model.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Established national senior living operator with strong memory care and assisted living programs; comparable care continuum but operates as a large for-profit chain across major metros.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with national portfolio of IL, AL, and memory care communities; comparable service lines but operates at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit incumbent.

Direct peers

• Presbyterian Homes & Services: Nonprofit faith-based operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the Upper Midwest with full continuum-of-care campuses; highly comparable operating model, geographic footprint, and values orientation.
• Bethesda Senior Living Communities: Faith-based nonprofit senior living operator offering assisted living and memory care in smaller Midwest and Plains-state markets; comparable service mix, geographic concentration in rural/small-metro areas, and mission-driven positioning.
• Good Samaritan Society (Sanford Health): Manages care operations at The Village of Harmony Hill and is the largest nonprofit senior care provider in the U.S., operating senior living, skilled nursing, and home health across primarily rural Midwestern markets — directly comparable operator, geography, and care continuum.
• Trinity Health Senior Living: Catholic nonprofit senior living operator providing continuum-of-care across multiple states; closely comparable faith-rooted mission, nonprofit funding model, and range of care services.
• Edgewood Healthcare Group: Operates assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across the Upper Midwest and Mountain West with similar small-market, faith-adjacent positioning; comparable resident acuity mix and rural-to-mid-size market focus.

Others

• Prairie Lakes Healthcare System: Regional health system partner of The Village in Watertown, SD; provides hospice and short-term rehab rooms on-site and represents the broader rural healthcare ecosystem that supports senior care demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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