River Grand Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Grand Rapids, MN

River Grand Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Grand Rapids, MN

Overview of River Grand Senior Living

River Grand Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Grand Rapids, MN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident lives in an apartment-style setting; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who is at risk of wandering.

The community has 78 beds, with apartment-style residences supporting both assisted living and memory care within the same community. A Walk Score of 73 makes the area very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, including access to nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #163 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 163rd out of 480 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #36 / 115Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 36th out of 115 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
19 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #76 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 76th out of 527 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
73 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyItasca

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Lawsuit overview for River Grand Senior Living

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Lawsuits Info Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents. 1 Conciliation (1)
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 03/22/2022

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Compare Assisted Living around Grand Rapids

Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Emeralds at Grand Rapids
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids (Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park)
93
Facility 93
MN AVG 60
Rank #126 / 480
No
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #487 / 527
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
48.7%
Facility 48.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #217 / 235
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River Grand Senior Living
AL
MC
Grand Rapids
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 60
Rank #163 / 480
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #76 / 527
-
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
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Americare Lodges
AL
Grand Rapids (Harris)
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 60
Rank #312 / 480
No---
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 235
-
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #116 / 143
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #128 / 249
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 249
Oak Hill Assisted Living
AL
HOS
Grand Rapids
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 60
Rank #318 / 480
No-Private Rooms
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 17
Rank #103 / 115
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #95 / 235
A+
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #98 / 143
1
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #221 / 249
20.0
Facility 20.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

River Grand Senior Living is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
MN

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
MN

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.
MN

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).
MN

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).
MN

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
MN

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).
MN

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
MN

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 River Grand Senior Living

Is River Grand Senior Living in a walkable area?

River Grand Senior Living has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has River Grand Senior Living been in business?

River Grand Senior Living has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at River Grand Senior Living?

No, River Grand Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does River Grand Senior Living have?

River Grand Senior Living has 78 beds.

Are there photos of River Grand Senior Living?

Yes — there are 2 photos of River Grand Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does River Grand Senior Living provide?

River Grand Senior Living offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of River Grand Senior Living?

River Grand Senior Living is located at 355 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

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