Who We Are

Through Christian spirit and service, Dow Rummel seeks to design and embrace a safe and caring social community for active seniors pursuing their fullest potential.

Established in 1963, Dow Rummel Village was the first retirement home in Sioux Falls. We are the premier Life Plan Community in the region offering all levels of care – Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, plus respite care and a dedicated short-term rehab area – under one roof so you can live your life to the fullest.

Our History

Executive Team

Darla Van Rosendale

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Kaufman

Chief Financial Officer

Portrait of Char Hayes in a black and white striped shirt

Christopher Hahn

Executive Director of
Health Care Services

Charlotte Hayes

Executive Director of
Human Resources

Kjersten Joachim

Executive Director of
Marketing and Communication

Lisa Geis

Executive Director of
Support Services

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Board of Trustees

Dow Rummel Village is a non-profit corporation entrusted to a policy and procedure Board of Trustees.
The following individuals are the current members:

Michael Bender

Jim Breckenridge

Margaret Carmody

Richard Corcoran

Deb Dimick

Brenda Frevik

Larry Fuller

Jason Herrboldt

Andrew Hewitt

Bill Lenker

Mark Millage

Tiffany Miller

Melissa Moerike

Charisse Oland

Allyson Rodgers

Jim Sturdevant

Michael Bender

Jim Breckenridge

Diane DeKoeyer

Richard Corcoran

Larry Fuller

Jason Herrboldt

Andrew Hewitt

Jason Herrboldt

Mark Millage

Tiffany Miller

Melissa Moerike

Yvonne Mossberg

Charisse Oland

Allyson Rodgers

Tom Roust

Jim Sturdevant

Our History

There are some who dare to dream and make a difference. Among them were Jacob Rummel and Emilie Dow, both who individually dared to envision the creation of a new type of community within the city of Sioux Falls – a community that would serve the needs of those of advancing years. Dow Rummel, a non-profit organization, was Sioux Falls first retirement home and is now the premier Life Plan community in the region.

In 1958...

...After the death of Jacob Rummel, the Rummel Memorial Home was incorporated by five trustees named by Jacob Rummel. On January 3, 1960 the trustees selected Wayne Sutherland to design and supervise the construction and operation of the retirement home. The building was opened in 1963 and a year later the United Church of Christ partnered with Rummel Memorial Home. In 1966, the Baron and Emilie Dow Home was incorporated as a bequest from Emilie Dow and an additional wing was added. It was agreed upon, both the Dow and Rummel boards would have permanent representation on the Board of Trustees and thus becoming Dow Rummel Village.

Old Photos of Jacob Rummel and Emilie Dow and the Original Rummel Memorial Home

A history

Of Firsts in Sioux Falls

1992

We built the first independent living apartments on a Sioux Falls retirement campus.

2004

The first Main Street concept was completed on a Sioux Falls retirement campus including a Wellness Center and pools.

2005

We offered the first flex style apartments on a retirement campus for independent and assisted living within the same unit.