From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Lake Andes, South Dakota, part of a network of communities across the state that offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
Licensed CNA roles have been posted at $17.25 an hour with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 for full-time or part-time.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comNursing staff can pick up an extra $0.50 an hour on the PM shift.
For experienced nursesSources
You would work across assisted living, memory care, and independent living in a network of South Dakota senior living communities.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 2 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Lake Andes
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Medication Aide role may accept willingness to complete on-the-job training if not currently licensed in SD
Peaceful Pines Senior Living · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Night-shift Medication Aide openings; RN/LPN and ADON provide on-call backup; DON participates in on-call rotation and 24/7 clinical oversight; PM shift differential for nursing staff
Peaceful Pines Senior Living · employer research
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Benefits
Stated cash pieces include licensed CNA base around $17.25/hour, sign-on bonus up to $1,000, and $0.50 PM differential for nursing staff; fuller benefits package not detailed in available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
CNA/licensed CNA pay stated as $17.25 (Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community posting)
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Assistant Director of Nursing Spearfish predicted/est. salary range $72,000–$108,000 per year
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Culinary Aide Spearfish Glassdoor estimate $35K–$43K
As of 2026
- Shift pay
PM shift differential for nursing staff only: additional $0.50
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus up to $1000 for licensed CNAs full-time or part-time
As of 2026
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The units
Assisted Living
Communities offer assisted living; DON posting covers nursing services across Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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Memory Care
Employer states communities offer memory care alongside independent and assisted living.
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Independent Living
Official site and job posts list independent living as a care level offered.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: peacefulpines.net
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall low employee ratings
- Indeed overall 2.2/5 from 13 reviews; work-life 1.6, pay/benefits 2.1, security/advancement 1.5, management 1.5, culture 1.5.
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As of 2026-07-15Source: indeed.com- Workplace culture and trust
- Reviewers cite backstabbing culture, low trust in colleagues, weak belonging, and poor manager support; some note learning and purpose.
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As of 2026-07-15Source: indeed.com- Workload and role scope
- CMA review describes rushing med passes and doing CNA-type work without requiring CNA certification.
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As of 2026-07-15Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
On Indeed, Peaceful Pines Senior Living sits at about 2.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews, with work-life, management, and culture scores near 1.5 and reviewers describing rushed med passes and low trust.
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As of 2026-07-15Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Does Peaceful Pines Senior Living hire new grads?
All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Peaceful Pines Senior Living, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Peaceful Pines Senior Living
Sources
- facebook.com/PeacefulPinesRapidCity/posts/peaceful-pines-senior-living-community-is-seeking-licensed-cnas-full-time-or-par/2967617033507784
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Peaceful-Pines-Senior-Living-1/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-15
- peacefulpines.net
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/peaceful-pines-senior-living-spearfish/assistant-director-of-nursing-37401476
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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