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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Elderly Village

Eagle Butte, South Dakota
A Place to Age with Dignity

The Elderly Village in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, serves the elders of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, providing a comprehensive skilled nursing and assisted living facility. The core facility includes 60 beds, with the potential to expand to 120, and offers spaces for admissions and orientation, health care, food service, visitation, programs, and administration. The design emphasizes functionality, comfort, and community for residents and staff alike.

Size

49,750 SF

Scope

  • New Construction
Lodge‑style community living room with stone fireplace, wood‑beam ceiling, large windows, and seating arranged around central tables.
Community kitchen with large central island, stainless‑steel appliances, overhead ventilation hoods, wood‑beam ceiling, and adjacent open gathering spaces.
Guided by the Medicine Wheel

The design draws inspiration from the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The exterior courtyard circle incorporates hardscape and landscape elements that conceptually reflect the medicine wheel, a symbol of creation and the cycles of life. The building’s circulation design also emphasizes a connection between sky and earth, using raised lanterns along the main corridor to bring natural daylight deep into the interior. Every aspect of the project honors the tribe’s heritage while supporting the needs of residents, caregivers, and visitors.

Architectural rendering of a circular village layout with multiple connected wings extending outward and a central gathering structure.
Exterior entrance of a lodge‑style building featuring a tall wood‑pole structural element, stone façade, and large glass doors under a clear sky.
Culturally Rooted Care

The Elderly Village provides a safe, functional, and culturally resonant environment for the community’s elders. Core operational areas are efficiently organized to support daily activities, healthcare, and administrative needs, while communal and outdoor spaces foster social engagement and connection to tradition. Thoughtful daylighting, cultural symbolism, and attention to human-scale design create a nurturing environment that enhances the well-being of residents and strengthens community ties. The facility sets a standard for culturally responsive elder care, blending modern healthcare with meaningful cultural expression.

Architectural sketch of a site plan of a circular village layout with radiating wings and central courtyard structures.
Exterior view of a lodge‑style building with patterned siding, stone column bases, clerestory windows, and tall wood‑pole structural elements at the entrance.
Lodge‑style community living room with stone fireplace, wood‑beam ceiling, large windows, and seating arranged around central tables.
Exterior entrance of a lodge‑style building featuring a tall wood‑pole structural element, stone façade, and large glass doors under a clear sky.
Community kitchen with large central island, stainless‑steel appliances, overhead ventilation hoods, wood‑beam ceiling, and adjacent open gathering spaces.
Exterior view of a lodge‑style building with stone column bases, patterned siding, gabled rooflines, and a central clerestory element under a clear sky.
Main entrance of a lodge‑style building with stone column bases, wood‑paneled canopy, large glass doors, and an upper clerestory window.
Community dining and lounge area featuring a central double‑sided fireplace, wood‑beam ceiling, built‑in shelving, and seating arranged around a large dining table.
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