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A place to heal between hospital and home.

MEDICAL RESPITE CENTER

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About The Respite Center

The Cornerstone Rescue Mission Respite Care Center is a 20-bed facility designed for individuals experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to recover after hospital stays.

Opened in late 2025, it serves as a first-of-its-kind, post-hospital recovery center in the region—providing a bridge between hospital care and stable living.

Care & Support

  • 20 private rooms including ADA-accessible

  • Meals provided daily

  • Safe, structured recovery environment

  • 24/7 on-site security

  • Transportation to medical appointments

  • Support with next-step placement after discharge

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How It Works

  • Patients are referred directly from Monument Health

  • Individuals must be both hospitalized and experiencing homelessness

  • Each patient is carefully evaluated by medical and program staff

  • Length of stay is typically around two weeks, based on individual needs


We do not accept walk-ins or outside referrals.

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Environment & Daily Life

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Patients have private rooms for rest and recovery, with access to shared common spaces for meals and connection. Meals can also be brought to rooms when needed. 

Visitors are welcome with 24-hour notice.

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“The Cornerstone Medical Respite Center allows men and women leaving Monument Hospital to continue their healing, both physical and spiritual, while working to break the cycle of homelessness. Our guests have access to community health workers and case managers who support them daily in building a stronger future!”

Matthew Hower, Program Manager

Contact

Respite Center

Address

4080 Tower Road

Rapid City, SD 57701​

Program Manager

Matthew Hower

Phone

(605) 939-8353

Email​​​​

mhower@cornerstonemission.org

Our Partners

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” 

Proverbs 19:17

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