Scandia Senior Care of River Hill
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duluth, MN

Scandia Senior Care of River Hill

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duluth, MN

Overview of Scandia Senior Care of River Hill

Serving residents age 55 and up, Scandia Senior Care of River Hill offers assisted living and memory care in Duluth, Minnesota. It’s located at 126 98th Avenue West in the New Duluth neighborhood, in a rural area with scenic surroundings. About 6.35 miles away is the nearest hospital, Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior.

Most errands and activities in this car-dependent community require driving, not walking. This setting captivates occupants and families who like that lifestyle and value a more serene and rural surroundings over busy commercial areas. The home welcomes pets, so residents can keep their animal companions there. It has common areas where residents can spend time together, relax, and join activities. A secure environment bolsters occupants’ safety and repose. Scandia Senior Care of River Hill operates assisted living for those needing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and memory care for residents with cognitive conditions. Both services aim to balance assistance with resident independence and dignity.

For more details about particular amenities, daily programming, dining, staffing, room types, or financial options, contact the home directly or visit in person to see the space and throw questions relevant to your family. The setting charms residents and families who are comfortable with a car-dependent community lifestyle and value calmer and more rural surroundings over busy commercial areas.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #578 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 578th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Address 126 98Th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808 — 6.35 miles to nearest hospital (Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior)

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Assisted Living in Minnesota

Scandia Senior Care of River Hill is located in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
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CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Scandia Senior Care of River Hill

What neighborhood is Scandia Senior Care of River Hill in?

Scandia Senior Care of River Hill is in the New Duluth neighborhood.

Is Scandia Senior Care of River Hill in a walkable area?

Scandia Senior Care of River Hill has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Scandia Senior Care of River Hill?

Yes, Scandia Senior Care of River Hill allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Scandia Senior Care of River Hill?

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What is the address of Scandia Senior Care of River Hill?

Scandia Senior Care of River Hill is located at 126 98Th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808.

What is the phone number of Scandia Senior Care of River Hill?

(651) 815-4730 will put you in contact with the team at Scandia Senior Care of River Hill.

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