June 17, 2025

A former monastery has become a new place to live for seniors in need of care.

The Good Samaritan Society, which is part of Sanford Health, renovated the St. Martin Monastery in Rapid City to create Unity Place at Good Samaritan — St. Martin Village.

It offers 22 assisted living units and 10 memory care assisted living units. The community includes specialized programming with the services of assisted living.

Residents in assisted living at Unity Place will receive supportive services and personalized health care, which includes medication administration, 24-hour staffing, assistance with bathing, daily meals and more. Residents also will benefit from spiritual, health and wellness amenities such as walking trails, scheduled activities, a spa and weekly chapel services.

“As our population continues to age, there is an even greater need for senior care services,” said Aimee Middleton, Good Samaritan’s chief operating officer. “Unity Place is a testament to our commitment to expand access to high-quality care close to home. Good Samaritan — St. Martin Village is designed to meet the comprehensive and evolving needs of the community today and into the future. It is truly a privilege to serve the nearly 1,000 seniors in the Black Hills region through long-term care, senior living and home health services.”