How to send a letter or card to a resident at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
To send a letter or card to someone living at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, address the envelope to the resident's full name, c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, 717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501. Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is a nonprofit nursing home, 80-certified-bed in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Add the room or unit number after their name if you know it, include your return address so they can write back, and confirm the person is still a resident before mailing anything time-sensitive.
Mail to a resident — Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
[Resident's full name] c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care 717 East Dakota Pierre, SD 57501
Letters, greeting cards, and photos for someone living at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care. Write the resident's full name on the top line; if you know their room or unit, add it after their name.
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Key facts
- Write the resident's full name on the first line and "c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care" below it — the facility sorts incoming mail by resident name.
- Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is a nonprofit nursing home in Hughes County, South Dakota, certified by Medicare/Medicaid (CCN 435034).
- Certified for 80 beds.
- Medicare's overall quality rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
- A room or unit number after the name is optional but helps staff deliver it faster.
- Cards, letters, and printed photos are always welcome; call ahead before sending flowers, food, or parcels.
- Include your full return address so they (or the facility) can write back.
- PostPal prints your letter and mails it via USPS for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or post office trip.
How to send your letter
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Confirm your person still lives at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
Residents move — to another facility, into a hospital, or between units. Before mailing anything time-sensitive, confirm with family or the front desk that they're still a resident at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, and ask for their room or unit number if you have it.
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Address it to the resident, care of the home
First line: the resident's full name (the name the facility has on file). Second line: c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care. Then the mailing address: 717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501. Adding the room or unit number after the name helps staff deliver it quickly.
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Write something they can hold onto
A letter, a card, or printed photos are all welcome — many residents keep them by the bed. Keep enclosures flat and paper: avoid loose glitter, batteries, or anything staff would have to screen. For food, flowers, or parcels, call the facility first, since most have policies.
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Send it without a trip to the post office
Write or upload your letter to PostPal with the address above prefilled. We print it, add your return address so they can write back, and mail it via USPS for you for $5 — no printer, stamps, or post office trip, which is ideal if you live far away.
Common questions
How do I address a letter to a resident at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care?
Put the resident's full name on the first line, "c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care" on the second line, then the facility's mailing address: 717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501. If you know their room or unit number, add it after their name so staff can deliver it faster. Include your own return address so they can write back.
What is the mailing address for Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care?
c/o Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, 717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501. Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is a nonprofit nursing home, 80-certified-bed in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Address mail to your resident's name in care of the facility, and confirm on Medicare Care Compare or the facility's own page before anything time-sensitive.
Do I need to know the resident's room number?
No — mail addressed to the resident's full name, care of Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, will reach them, because the facility sorts incoming mail by resident. A room or unit number just helps it get there a little faster, so include it if you know it.
Can I send a birthday card, photos, or a small gift?
Cards, letters, and printed photos are always welcome and are the simplest things to send. For flowers, food, or parcels, check with Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care first — facilities can have policies on what they'll accept and store, especially around dietary needs and allergies.
What if my letter arrives after the resident has moved or passed away?
The facility generally holds or returns mail rather than forwarding it reliably, so it's worth confirming your person is still a resident before you send. If circumstances have changed, staff will usually let the family know a letter arrived.
How do I mail Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care a letter if I don't have a printer?
Write or upload your letter or card to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it via USPS for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip — which is what most people use to write to a relative in a nursing home from another city.
Sources
Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.