Pricing ranges from
    $5,139 – 6,166/month

    VitaCare Living of River Hill

    126 98th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55808
    4.8 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Great location, caring staff, peaceful

    I'm pleased with the great location and the new ownership's positive changes. The staff are friendly, caring and attentive, communicate well with our family, and the community is quiet and tranquil - I truly feel my loved one receives genuine care.

    Pricing

    $5,139+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,166+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.78 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Caring and attentive staff
    • Good communication with family
    • Genuine care for residents
    • Great location
    • Quiet and tranquil environment
    • Friendly atmosphere

    Cons

    • Recent change in ownership creating uncertainty
    • Some reviewers are reconsidering their decision to choose the community

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the provided reviews is positive with clear emphasis on the quality of personal care and interpersonal interactions. Multiple reviewers highlight that staff are caring and attentive and that there is a genuine concern for residents' well-being. Good communication with family members is mentioned explicitly, indicating that families feel kept informed and involved. The environment itself is described as quiet, tranquil, and friendly, and the facility’s location is noted as a positive attribute.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme across the comments is strong, resident-centered care delivered by staff who are described as attentive and genuinely caring. This implies consistent, hands-on attention and an interpersonal approach that reassures families. Praise for communication with families reinforces the perception that staff prioritize transparency and relationship-building, which are important markers of reliable daily care and responsiveness.

    Facilities, setting, and atmosphere: Reviewers specifically call out the location and the overall ambiance. "Great location" combined with descriptors such as "quiet," "tranquil," and "friendly" suggests a comfortable, low-noise setting that residents and families appreciate. There is no specific feedback in these summaries about physical amenities, room quality, or housekeeping, so while the general atmosphere is positive, detailed conclusions about the facility’s physical condition cannot be drawn from the available comments.

    Dining, activities, and programs: The supplied reviews do not include information on dining quality, activity programming, or social/recreational offerings. Because there is no direct feedback on these areas, it is not possible to assess them from the current summaries. Prospective residents or family members seeking insight into meals or daily programming would need to request additional details or visit to evaluate these aspects.

    Management and ownership: A notable concern is the mention of new ownership and that some reviewers are "reconsidering." This introduces a level of uncertainty regarding future operations, continuity of staff or services, and any potential policy or cultural changes that might follow a change in ownership. While the existing feedback about staff and care is positive, the ownership transition is a recurring cautionary note and may influence decision-making until the new ownership’s approach and any changes become clear.

    Notable patterns and overall impression: In summary, reviews consistently praise the people side of the community — caring staff, good family communication, and a pleasant, tranquil environment in a desirable location. The main outstanding concern is the recent change in ownership, which has led some to reassess their choice. There is a lack of detail about facilities, dining, and activities in these summaries, so those areas remain unknown from this dataset. Overall, the impressions are favorable regarding day-to-day care and atmosphere, tempered by understandable caution tied to the ownership transition. For a fuller evaluation, additional information or follow-up questions about management plans under the new ownership, staff retention, and specifics on amenities, dining, and activities would be advisable.

    Location

    Map showing location of VitaCare Living of River Hill

    About VitaCare Living of River Hill

    VitaCare Living of River Hill sits in Gary New Duluth at 126 98th Ave W, right in Duluth, Minnesota, where folks get a quiet small-town feel and can enjoy nature nearby, and you can tell they put a lot of care into making a place that feels familiar and comfortable for seniors. The community helps people needing all sorts of care, like independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and even skilled nursing if someone needs more medical help, and they keep experienced staff around all day and night for safety and support. Residents here get help with everyday things like medication, bathing, dressing, and moving around if they need it, and every room, whether you want a private or shared space, comes furnished, has wheelchairs access, and an emergency alert system to call for help anytime.

    Three meals a day are cooked and served in the dining room with snacks, including options for folks who need special diets for allergies or diabetes, and there are always activities going on, like bingo, holiday parties, walks, movies, and crafts, plus outings, community concerts, baking, and church or school volunteers stopping in, and there's even pet therapy. If you need nursing home services or just a bit of help to stay independent, the VitaCare staff will sit down to figure out a care plan that fits just what you need because everyone's different, and they keep up with safety upgrades, regular RN checks, and 24-hour supervision. Amenities like a garden, walking paths, art and game rooms, salon and barbershop, cable TV, WiFi, and in-unit washers and dryers are all part of daily life, and people get housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and parking too.

    VitaCare Living of River Hill is structured to encourage everyone to keep as much independence as possible or help move toward it, and they have services for home care, adult day care, long-term skilled nursing, and even Medicare-certified home health or hospice care under the bigger VitaCare brand. People can expect to see staff trained in memory care and personal care, with regular move-in guidance if it's your first time in this kind of community, support with medication, bathing, dressing, grooming, and wound care, and they're open about the differences between all the types of care offered. Prices run from about $1,437 up to $10,331 per month, and the building keeps to a home-like feel with nostalgic furnishings and space where visitors, family, and volunteers are welcome, so there's a sense of dignity and warmth through each day.

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