Valley Eldercare Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Grand Forks, ND

Valley Eldercare Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Grand Forks, ND

Overview of Valley Eldercare Center

Situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Valley Eldercare Center is a retirement community that offers a perfect balance of independence and care. Ideal for couples, siblings, and friends, this community provides multiple services tailored to individual needs, allowing loved ones to stay close to each other while receiving personalized attention.

Discover the freedom of apartment living and the convenience of being near healthcare specialists at Valley Senior Living on 42nd. Immerse yourself in a friendly and social atmosphere, fostering new friendships and connections with neighbors. Embrace a vibrant retirement lifestyle in the heart of Grand Forks at Valley Senior Living.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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.
37 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #11 / 29Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 11th out of 29 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for walk score. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
53 / 100

About This Community

Awards

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award — SilverA three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.

Certifications & Programs

Eden Alternative philosophy — Eden AlternativeA registered culture-change model that reorganizes care around resident autonomy and companionship (plants, animals, children as part of daily life) to combat loneliness, helplessness and boredom. Communities register and train through the Eden Alternative organization.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationLutheran / Christian

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grand Forks's city center to Valley Eldercare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in North Dakota

Valley Eldercare Center is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
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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.
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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).
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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%)

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
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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).
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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)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Eldercare Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Valley Eldercare Center in a walkable area?
Valley Eldercare Center has a walk score of 53. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 How long has Valley Eldercare Center been in business?
Valley Eldercare Center has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Valley Eldercare Center?
No, Valley Eldercare Center has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Valley Eldercare Center?
The team at Valley Eldercare Center can be reached at tdockter@valleyseniorliving.org.
05 Does Valley Eldercare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Valley Eldercare Center is registered as a non-profit in ND.
06 Are there photos of Valley Eldercare Center?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Valley Eldercare Center in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Valley Eldercare Center provide?
Valley Eldercare Center offers Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing.