Pioneer House Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Respite Care · Fargo, ND

Pioneer House Assisted Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Respite Care · Fargo, ND

Overview of Pioneer House Assisted Living

Located in Fargo, North Dakota, it’s conveniently situated near Hector International Airport. Pioneer House Assisted Living, this newly built community specializes in assisted living and memory care, offering compassionate and respectful service to each resident’s needs. Short-term stays are also available for added flexibility. Pioneer House prioritizes comfort and familiarity. Their cozy, home-like environment fosters a sense of belonging and security.

Residents receive compassionate care delivered with respect and dignity. This may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personalized care plans. Memory care services are also available for those with dementia. For peace of mind, all utilities – water, electricity, heat, trash removal, and sewer – are included in the monthly rent. The single-story layout with 28 units ensures a comfortable and manageable living space.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #52 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 80 homes in North Dakota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in North Dakota 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

2 services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:1

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPrivate and semi-private rooms, 24 hour awake staff, assistance with personal care, all meals and snacks provided, specialty diets accommodated, daily group exercise program, activities/celebrations, medication assistance and administration, insulin injections, catheter care, assistance with transfers, assistance with ambulation, dementia specialty care, mental health specialty care, appointment scheduling, nail care, vitals, close communication with doctors and medical professionals, home doctor visits, home health services, visiting podiatrist, nurse delegation, pharmacy delivery services, hairstylist appointments at the facility.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionAll meals and snacks provided; specialty diets accommodated.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near Pioneer House Assisted Living

Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fargo's city center to Pioneer House Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.5 miles to nearest hospital (Essentia Health ER Ambulance Bay Entrance)

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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.

4 facilities compared · CMS & ND Dept. of Health data

SMP Health – St. Catherine South
NH
HC
MC
PC
Fargo (Lincoln)
98
Facility 98
ND AVG 75
Rank #14 / 53
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
ND AVG 87.8%
Rank #13 / 24
+7%
5.83
Facility 5.83
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #4 / 26
+3% +13%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #1 / 26
10
Facility 10
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #6 / 26
3.3
Facility 3.3
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #12 / 26
- 88 -
67
Facility 67
ND AVG 42
Rank #16 / 80
-
$13.4M
Facility $13.4M
ND AVG $11.5M
Rank #11 / 23
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
ND AVG $5.6M
Rank #10 / 23
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
ND AVG 48.6%
Rank #10 / 23
355079
Bethany on 42nd
NH
AL
MC
Fargo (Anderson Park)
40
Facility 40
ND AVG 75
Rank #43 / 53
99.4%
Facility 99.4%
ND AVG 87.8%
Rank #1 / 24
+13%
5.11
Facility 5.11
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #11 / 26
-51% -1%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #1 / 26
11
Facility 11
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #7 / 26
3.7
Facility 3.7
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #16 / 26
- 113 A+
29
Facility 29
ND AVG 42
Rank #50 / 80
Bethany Homes, Inc
$20.5M
Facility $20.5M
ND AVG $11.5M
Rank #6 / 23
$12.3M
Facility $12.3M
ND AVG $5.6M
Rank #6 / 23
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
ND AVG 48.6%
Rank #11 / 23
355123
Bethany Retirement Living
NH
AL
MC
Fargo (Jefferson)
45
Facility 45
ND AVG 75
Rank #37 / 53
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
ND AVG 87.8%
Rank #5 / 24
+12%
5.46
Facility 5.46
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #9 / 26
-37% +6%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #1 / 26
9
Facility 9
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #5 / 26
1.5
Facility 1.5
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #1 / 26
1 164 A+
75
Facility 75
ND AVG 42
Rank #13 / 80
American Lutheran Homes Inc
$27.5M
Facility $27.5M
ND AVG $11.5M
Rank #3 / 23
$18.7M
Facility $18.7M
ND AVG $5.6M
Rank #2 / 23
68%
Facility 68%
ND AVG 48.6%
Rank #6 / 23
355086
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
NH
HC
MC
PC
Fargo (Horace Mann)
125
Facility 125
ND AVG 75
Rank #7 / 53
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
ND AVG 87.8%
Rank #10 / 24
+9%
5.59
Facility 5.59
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #7 / 26
-45% +8%
$6.2k
Facility $6.2k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #11 / 26
12
Facility 12
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #10 / 26
3.0
Facility 3.0
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #9 / 26
1 120 -
42
Facility 42
ND AVG 42
Rank #38 / 80
Aaron Alton
$16.7M
Facility $16.7M
ND AVG $11.5M
Rank #8 / 23
$12.0M
Facility $12.0M
ND AVG $5.6M
Rank #7 / 23
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
ND AVG 48.6%
Rank #9 / 23
355047

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in North Dakota

Pioneer House Assisted Living is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Dakota 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
ND

Higher asset limit; sparse population aids rural access.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

ND SPED

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $50,000 individual, higher limit
ND

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

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

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

North Dakota Basic Care Assistance Program

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General ND resident, in licensed basic care facility, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, after facility costs); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
ND

Supplements SSI; covers ~50 facilities statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,000-$1,500/month) for room/board/care in basic care facilities

Family Home Care Program

North Dakota Family Home Care Program

Age 60+
General ND resident, need help with 1+ ADL, family caregiver available.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ND

Caregiver must be family; payment varies by hours/service.

Benefits
Family caregiver payment (~$10-$15/hour, up to 20 hours/week) Respite support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General ND 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).
ND

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; ND resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ND

8 regions; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General ND 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
ND

High veteran demand in rural areas; ND Veterans Home option.

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

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General ND resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$22,500/year (individual), ~$29,500/year (couple).
Asset Limits Home value < $500,000; other assets not assessed.
ND

Credit up to $500-$1,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$500-$1,000/year) on property taxes

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General ND resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional for excess income.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
ND

Self-directed option (hire family); part of Medicaid State Plan, not a waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer House Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Pioneer House Assisted Living in?

Pioneer House Assisted Living is in the River Drive neighborhood.

Is Pioneer House Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Pioneer House Assisted Living has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Pioneer House Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Pioneer House Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Pioneer House Assisted Living?

Pioneer House Assisted Living is located at 3540 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58104.

What is the phone number of Pioneer House Assisted Living?

(701) 271-1860 will put you in contact with the team at Pioneer House Assisted Living.

Is Pioneer House Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Pioneer House Assisted Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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