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

    VitaCare Living of River Hill

    126 98th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Quiet facility; caring, attentive staff

    I'm very pleased with the facility - great location and new ownership that seems engaged. It's quiet and tranquil, the staff are friendly, caring and attentive, they communicate well with our family, and I feel my loved one is genuinely cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.78·(9)

    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

    • Attentive, caring staff
    • Effective family communication
    • Resident-centered care
    • Convenient, desirable location
    • Quiet, tranquil setting
    • Friendly community atmosphere

    Cons

    • Ownership transition creating operational uncertainty
    • Limited clarity about post-transition policies and practices

    Summary of reviews

    Review summaries portray VitaCare Living of River Hill primarily as a small, quietly situated community where staff–resident interactions are a consistent strength. Reviewers emphasize attentive, genuinely caring staff and good communication with family members, suggesting that day-to-day caregiving and family updates are managed with openness and responsiveness. The facility’s atmosphere is described as calm and friendly, and its location is considered a positive factor for prospective residents and visitors.

    There is limited information in the summaries about dining offerings, structured activities, or the condition of physical amenities. Those areas were not commented on in the available summaries, so prospective families should request specifics about meal variety, menus, activity schedules, and common-area maintenance during a tour to form a complete impression.

    A notable theme is the facility’s recent change in ownership. Some reviewers indicated they are "reconsidering," which points to uncertainty tied to the transition. This suggests a period of operational change where policies, staffing, or service delivery could be adjusted. The primary operational concern to explore further is clarity around post-acquisition plans — for example, any planned changes to staffing, clinical oversight, family communication practices, or resident services.

    In summary, current impressions emphasize strong direct care and a peaceful, friendly environment. The principal caveat is the ownership transition and the associated uncertainty about future practices; families evaluating the community should confirm current management commitments, review any transition plans, and ask targeted questions about dining, activities, and facility upkeep to ensure they match expectations.

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    Location

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    VitaCare Living of River Hill is located at 126 98th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55808.

    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.

    People often ask...

    VitaCare Living of River Hill offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,139 per month.

    VitaCare Living of River Hill offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 12 photos of VitaCare Living of River Hill on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 126 98th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808.

    No, VitaCare Living of River Hill does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30577
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    34

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    02 Apr 2026Inspection
    Investigated multiple state statute violations spanning food service, fire safety and environment, emergency relocation, background checks, assessments, medication administration, treatment management, and dementia-related services.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1aMinimum food service requirements; Minnesota Food Code
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2(a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies required
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2(c-e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation of administration of medication
    • 144G.72 Subd. 3Individualized treatment or therapy management
    • 144G.72 Subd. 5Documentation of administration of treatments
    • 144G.83 Subd. 3Supervising staff training
    • 144G.84Services for residents with dementia
    25 May 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple state correction orders for deficiencies in resident care, safety, infection control, medication management, and emergency planning.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a)Appropriate care and services
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1 (13) (i) (B)Food service requirements
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3Infection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b)Abuse prevention plan
    • 144G.42 Subd. 8Employee records
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection plans and drills
    • 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • 144G.61 Subd. 2 (a)Training and evaluation of unlicensed personnel
    • 144G.61 Subd. 2 (b)Additional unlicensed personnel training
    • 144G.62 Subd. 4Supervision of delegated tasks
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required annual training
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4Service plan implementation and revisions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 2Provision of medication management services
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 10Medication management for time away
    • 144G.72 Subd. 3Treatment/therapy management
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd. 22Disposition of medications
    • 144G.72 Subd. 5Documentation of administration of treatments
    • 144G.81 Subd. 1Dementia unit fire protection
    09 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found that a registered nurse was not available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This affected all seven residents and staff.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1 (14)24-hour on-call RN availability

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