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- [Packed with Care: Valley View Creates Kindness Kits for Older Adults](https://vvrconline.org/news/packed-with-care-valley-view-creates-kindness-kits-for-older-adults/) - This article appeared in the Lewistown Sentinel Prime Time on 7/23/26. When faced with an unexpected hospital admission, what are some things that would make the stay more comfortable for older adults? Answering that question turned into a project at Valley View Retirement Community. Residents and team members gathered together to create “Kindness Kits,” reusable
- [Expanding with New Memory Personal Care Neighborhood, The Landing at Memory Lane ](https://vvrconline.org/news/expanding-with-new-memory-personal-care-neighborhood-the-landing-at-memory-lane/) - Valley View Retirement Community is expanding its continuum of memory care services with the upcoming opening of a new Memory Personal Care neighborhood designed to meet the growing needs of individuals living with memory loss while promoting dignity, purpose, and connection. As part of this expansion, the entire building will be renamed Memory Lane, reflecting both
- [Community Leaders Unite to Build a Dementia-Friendly Mifflin-Juniata](https://vvrconline.org/news/community-leaders-unite-to-build-a-dementia-friendly-mifflin-juniata/) - This article was published in the Lewistown Sentinel on 5/12/2026 A community action team of local business and professional leaders is coming together to make Mifflin and Juniata counties more dementia friendly. Comprised of professionals from across the region—including banks, recreational centers, health care, and the chamber of commerce—the team is focused on identifying ways the community can
- [Purple Carnival brings awareness, joy, connection to Valley View](https://vvrconline.org/news/purple-carnival-brings-awareness-joy-connection-to-valley-view/) - Lewistown Sentinel, July 15, 2026 BELLEVILLE — On June 18, when daylight lingers and the summer solstice stretches into evening, Valley View Retirement Community will turn its Belleville campus into a place filled with color, laughter and purpose. The Purple Carnival, held from 1 to 3 p.m., blends the fun of a traditional summer carnival with a mission rooted
- [Helping Older Adults in Mifflin County](https://vvrconline.org/news/helping-older-adults-in-mifflin-county/) - Lewistown Sentinel, June 10, 2026 Helping Older Adults In May, the Belleville Lions Club hosted a ham sandwich sale to benefit Valley View Retirement Community’s Benevolent Fund. The fund supports residents who, through no fault of their own, have outlived their financial resources, ensuring they continue to receive the lifelong, faith-based care they deserve. Thanks to strong
- [Seniors coming home to a place they love](https://vvrconline.org/news/823/) - This article is part of a series on Senior Living published on HappyValley Industry. The original article appears here. 01/09/2024 By Holly Riddle Pay any attention to news surrounding senior care, and you’ll likely hear a few of the same themes over and over again. “We’re approaching a senior care crisis.” “Senior care is more
- [Therapy helps golfer get back to the life she loves](https://vvrconline.org/news/therapy-helps-golfer-get-back-to-the-life-she-loves/) - Last June, Kay Kustanbauter fell and broke six ribs. It was a painful pause for her busy life. She is deeply involved in the Penn State and Centre County community, having served as the executive director of the Nittany Lion Club before her retirement and currently serving as the vice chair of Mount Nittany Health
- [Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter: Purpose & Connection](https://vvrconline.org/news/spring-summer-2026-newsletter-purpose-connection/) - We invite you to read our Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter: Purpose & Connection In this issue: From the CEO: Purpose & Connection Neighbors Serving Neighbors Expanding Valley View’s Footprint into the Greater Community Kirk Thomas: A Calling Continues Therapy Helps Golfer Get Back to the Life She Loves Team Q&A: Here For a Purpose Connections Strengthen
- [Join us for these upcoming events!](https://vvrconline.org/news/join-us-for-these-upcoming-events/) - Friday, April 24: Dementia Information Session 10 AM | Chapel You will become a Dementia Friend by attending an interactive 60‑minute information session to learn about living with dementia and the small things you can do to show support to members of your community. The event includes a Q&A session and light refreshments. RSVP: Attendance
- [Connections Strengthen Our Mission](https://vvrconline.org/news/connections-strengthen-our-mission/) - Over the past year, Valley View has been honored to build new connections and deepen long‑standing relationships with government leaders, local churches, researchers, and community organizations. These partners may look different—from local Mennonite congregations to Penn State’s Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence—but they share a common purpose: meeting the growing needs of older adults in
- [Here for a purpose](https://vvrconline.org/news/here-for-a-purpose/) - Q&A with team member Lauren Clark Valley View is one of Mifflin County’s top 10 largest employers and is locally and nationally recognized as a leading retirement community in Pennsylvania. What truly defines Valley View, however, are the team members who live its mission each day. Clinical Supervisor Lauren Clark, who joined VVRC in 2024,
- [Kirk Thomas: A Calling Continues](https://vvrconline.org/news/kirk-thomas-a-calling-continues/) - Kirk Thomas served as the Chief Administrative Officer for Geisinger Western Region before he retired, capping off a career of 39 years in healthcare. In the midst of what he calls a “what’s next phase,” he is investing his time in ministry work—including a brand‑new term on Valley View’s board of directors. We sat down
- [Expanding Valley View’s Footprint Into the Greater Community](https://vvrconline.org/news/expanding-valley-views-footprint-into-the-greater-community/) - Geli Losch, Executive Director of Memory Services and Community Impact For decades, Valley View has been known for providing exceptional, compassionate care to the residents who call our community home. Yet focusing solely on those within our campus no longer reflects the full scope of who needs us. With more than one in four people
- [Purpose & Connections](https://vvrconline.org/news/purpose-connections/) - Purpose is often deepened through our connections with others. It grows when people come together with a shared commitment to care for one another and support the well‑being of the community around them. By embracing interdependence and a spirit of mutual care, we strengthen the work we do and honor the greater purpose for which
- [Neighbors Serving Neighbors: Thrift Store Volunteers and a Generous Gift](https://vvrconline.org/news/neighbors-serving-neighbors-thrift-store-volunteers-and-a-generous-gift/) - This spring, Big Valley Thrift & Gift made a historic $20,000 gift to Valley View’s Benevolent Fund. As part of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), the thrift store donates to support needs around the world and very close to home – organizations like Shelter Services, Crossroads Pregnancy Center, and the Allensville Fire Company – and Valley
- [Announcing a New Executive Director of Memory Services & Community Impact](https://vvrconline.org/news/announcing-a-new-executive-director-of-memory-services-community-impact/) - Valley View is pleased to announce the appointment of Geli Losch as Executive Director of Memory Services & Community Impact, a newly created leadership role designed to strengthen memory support services on campus while expanding outreach and education throughout the greater community. “We are excited to see Geli bring this breadth of experience as she
- [Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter & Annual Report](https://vvrconline.org/news/fall-winter-2025-newsletter-annual-report/) - Living Out Our Values In this issue: Honoring today’s needs while strengthening tomorrow’s possibilities From Board President Preston Sharp: Serving the greater community is about mission and heart Value: Christian: Showing God’s love to older adults Value: Service: Finding an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way Building Update: Laying a foundation for Memory
- [Building Update: Laying a foundation for Memory Personal Care at Valley View](https://vvrconline.org/news/building-update-laying-a-foundation-for-memory-personal-care-at-valley-view/) - Our renovation project has now reached the two-thirds mark, and we are excited to see the vision steadily coming to life. These updates are not just about refreshing our current spaces but are laying the foundation for a new service on our campus: Memory Personal Care. This addition strengthens our mission and meets a growing
- [Help Us Meet The Growing Need For Care](https://vvrconline.org/news/help-us-meet-the-growing-need-for-care/) - There is a growing need for care that Valley View provides, but we can't do it without you! Supporting the Benevolent Fund brings Valley View’s commitment to lifelong, faith-based care to life. Your gift helps protect their dignity, security, and well-being, reflecting Christ’s love in tangible ways. More than
- [Honoring today’s needs while strengthening tomorrow’s possibilities](https://vvrconline.org/news/from-ceo-nicole-sarver-honoring-todays-needs-while-strengthening-tomorrows-possibilities/) - Leadership is more than setting direction, it’s also about pausing to recognize and celebrate the moments that make our work meaningful. Throughout the year, I make it a priority to gather with residents and team members to honor successes, spotlight outcomes, and reinforce our shared vision. It’s easy to get caught up in daily routines
- [Serving the greater community is about mission and heart](https://vvrconline.org/news/from-board-president-preston-sharp-serving-the-greater-community-is-about-mission-and-heart/) - Preston Sharp was born and raised here in Big Valley, where he works as a financial advisor and part-owner of The Stewardship Group. After three years as the Board Vice President at Valley View, he began serving as the President this year. It is, he says, a natural way to give back to a community
- [Christian: Showing God’s love to older adults](https://vvrconline.org/news/christian-showing-gods-love-to-older-adults/) - Value: Christian: We will provide services in the spirit of Christ, with respect, honor, kindness and compassion. At the heart of our mission is the Christian value of love, and we see it expressed every day. It is witnessed when a newly admitted rehab resident is moved to tears as healing begins on our campus,
- [Unity & Teamwork: Working together toward excellence](https://vvrconline.org/news/unity-teamwork-working-together-toward-excellence/) - Value: Unity & Teamwork: Achieving excellence in service may be realized only through the collaborative efforts of a team of dedicated employees, volunteers, residents and Board of Directors. The professional development of the members, and their involvement and satisfaction are key to our Team’s success. In 2022, Marjorie Hall-Petkosh and her husband, David, moved to
- [Diversity: Stronger, together](https://vvrconline.org/news/diversity-stronger-together/) - Value: Diversity: We will offer our services to persons of diverse backgrounds and economic means, without regard for race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Creating a five-star community that exudes excellence as well as a truly personal level of care and compassion takes all of us. Our team is stronger because of our diversity
- [Award-winning care](https://vvrconline.org/news/award-winning-care/) - Valley View is humbled and grateful to be recognized for achievements this year.
- [Ethical Behavior: Setting a strong foundation with ethics and integrity](https://vvrconline.org/news/ethical-behavior-setting-a-strong-foundation-with-ethics-and-integrity/) - Value: Ethical Behavior: We will adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. We will exercise good faith, honesty, and integrity in providing our services and conducting the affairs of the retirement community. Heather Fox brings two decades of nursing and education experience to Valley View Retirement Community. Having worked in acute care settings, long-term
- [Stewardship: Reaping the benefits of giving back](https://vvrconline.org/news/stewardship-reaping-the-benefits-of-giving-back/) - Value: Stewardship: We will exercise prudence in managing our resources and strive for efficiency and cost effectiveness Bob Allen and his wife Brenda moved to the Village in 2023 after his career in financial management at IBM. Believing stewardship is an obligation we all share, Bob quickly joined resident committees and campus events. His initiative
- [Benevolence: Giving that ensures lifelong care](https://vvrconline.org/news/benevolence-giving-that-ensures-lifelong-care/) - Value: Benevolence: Through stewardship and the generosity of our supporters, we will serve those who possess limited financial means. At Valley View, no one faces aging alone. Benevolent giving makes that promise possible. While resident fees keep our doors open, it is the generosity of our supporters that makes it possible for those who, through
- [Service: Finding an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way](https://vvrconline.org/news/service-finding-an-opportunity-to-give-back-in-a-meaningful-way/) - Value: Service: Serving the needs of our residents and their families, and the members of the greater community is the reason for our existence. We will strive for excellence in serving those needs. Pat Campbell and his wife Myra moved to Valley View Village in 2018 after a lifetime career in information technology. Pat has
- [Celebrating 10 Years of Memory Care and Short-Term Rehab at Valley View](https://vvrconline.org/news/celebrating10years/) - This October, Valley View Retirement Community is celebrating 10 years of our award-winning Short-Term Rehab and Memory Care programs. It’s a milestone that reflects decades of dedication to serving older adults. “Valley View has grown to meet the needs of older adults in our area since 1968,” says Nicole Sarver, CEO. “This milestone is a This October, Valley View Retirement Community is celebrating 10 years of our award-winning Short-Term Rehab and Memory Care programs. It’s a milestone that reflects decades of dedication to serving older adults.
- [A Summer in IT at Valley View: Thomas Gutshall’s Internship Experience ](https://vvrconline.org/news/a-summer-in-it-at-valley-view-thomas-gutshalls-internship-experience/) - This summer, VVRC welcomed Thomas Gutshall, a sophomore at Bloomsburg University studying Digital Forensics, to our IT team. Thomas spent his internship diving into the tech side of life at Valley View—and discovered that a retirement community can be full of surprises. From day one, Thomas says that he noticed the friendly atmosphere: “Everybody’s been
- [Finding Her Path: Audrey Jordan’s Internship Journey at Valley View ](https://vvrconline.org/news/finding-her-path-audrey-jordans-internship-journey-at-valley-view/) - When Audrey Jordan walked through the doors of Valley View Retirement Community last spring, she knew two things for sure: she was heading into her senior year at Slippery Rock University, and she wanted a future in healthcare administration. What she didn’t know was just how much her summer internship would shape her plans —
- [Q&A with returning board member Lynn Reed](https://vvrconline.org/news/qa-with-returning-board-member-lynn-reed/) - We sat down with Lynn to talk about his return to the board and why he gives of his time, talent, and treasure. In January, we welcomed Lynn Reed back to the VVRC Board of Directors! He previously served for eight years until 2021. Can you tell us a little bit of background about yourself?
- [“My hairdresser saved  my life”](https://vvrconline.org/news/my-hairdresser-saved-my-life/) - A missed hair appointment, good neighbors, and the unexpected gift of community When Janet Hefright fell and broke her hip last fall, she feared the worst. Although she wasn’t in pain, she couldn’t move to reach her phone, and she didn’t think her neighbor would stop in to check on her until the next day.
- [Shining a Light on Wellbeing](https://vvrconline.org/news/shining-a-light-on-wellbeing/) - Over the past year, Valley View partnered with the Penn State University College of Engineering in a pioneering study exploring how lighting affects resident wellbeing. The recently published findings reveal that vertical illumination—the light we see directly in our line of vision—plays a powerful role in enhancing mood and behavior. During their time onsite, researchers
- [Help direct charitable grant funding to VVRC with Thrivent Choice Dollars](https://vvrconline.org/news/help-direct-charitable-grant-funding-to-vvrc-with-thrivent-choice-dollars/) - Thrivent Financial is a non-profit, fraternal, Christian financial services organization specializing in investments, retirement planning and risk management through life insurance and long term care insurance. Thrivent is owned by its members, those owning Thrivent Financial product. Each Thrivent member is awarded Choice Dollars every year based on the amount of dollars invested and the
- [Valley View Retirement Community Just Got Smarter](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-retirement-community-just-got-smarter-2/) - Residents test a new ‘smart room’ with an interactive controller As the senior population grows globally, innovators are looking for ways that smart technology can help older adults age in place with independence and choice at their fingertips. Recognizing there will always be a certain percentage of older adults who need nursing and rehabilitative services,
- [In Memory of Nancy Rowe: Valley View’s First Director of Nursing](https://vvrconline.org/news/in-memory-of-nancy-rowe-valley-views-first-director-of-nursing/) - On January 28, Nancy Rowe went home to be with the Lord. “Heaven for Christians is best spelled H.O.M.E.,” her obituary reads. She was 85. In addition to being a beloved friend and cousin, Nancy holds a special place in our hearts as Valley View’s first Director of Nursing. The early years Nancy’s friendship with
- [Renovation Update](https://vvrconline.org/news/renovation-update/) - We are happy to share that our renovations continue to advance smoothly, and we are on track with all planned timelines. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of many, along with patience and understanding, we have reached an exciting milestone in our journey… having residents once again move into Chapel Drive and enjoy the neighborhood. Renovations
- [Memory Personal Care FAQs](https://vvrconline.org/news/memory-personal-care-faqs/) - What is personal memory care and what will it look like at VVRC? Valley View is excited to begin offering Memory Personal Care services in the Summer of 2026. We recognize the efforts of many in the greater community caring for someone with cognitive needs within their home, and we are preparing to serve as
- [Building on a strong foundation](https://vvrconline.org/news/building-on-a-strong-foundation/) - This year is proving to be an exciting one! It is marked with key accomplishments, pioneering efforts, warm reunions, and calls to action that are shared throughout the pages that follow. Key accomplishments: Chapel Drive is once again home to residents. I am sure you can imagine the undertaking in partnering with over twenty residents
- [Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter](https://vvrconline.org/news/spring-summer-2025-newsletter/) - In this issue: Learn more about Memory Person Care expansion, this year’s renovation progress, partnering with Penn State Research, and innovating a first-of-its-kind Smart Room in the Spring/Summer Newsletter! Read each article here, or scroll down to see the full newsletter as a pdf. Building on a strong foundation Memory Personal Care FAQs
- [Longest Day is taking on a fresh, meaningful focus this year](https://vvrconline.org/news/longest-day-is-taking-on-a-fresh-meaningful-focus-this-year/) - On Friday, June 20, Valley View Retirement Community will once again shine a light on dementia awareness by hosting The Longest Day from 10 AM to noon—a day dedicated to outshining the darkness of memory loss. Now in its seventh year at Valley View, this beloved event is taking on a fresh, meaningful focus in 2025.
- [Open House on April 11: Discover worry-free retirement living at VVRC](https://vvrconline.org/news/open-house-on-april-11-discover-worry-free-retirement-living-at-vvrc/) - Ready to enjoy worry-free retirement living? Join us for an Open House at Valley View Retirement Community on Friday, April 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Explore our charming residential cottages and personal care apartments, and see why we’ve been voted Best Nursing Home and Independent Living by Lewistown Sentinel Readers’ Choice for 15 years running! Discover
- [Valley View Retirement Community Just Got Smarter](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-retirement-community-just-got-smarter/) - Residents test a new ‘smart room’ with an interactive controller As the senior population grows globally, innovators are looking for ways that smart technology can help older adults age in place with independence and choice at their fingertips. Recognizing there will always be a certain percentage of older adults who need nursing and rehabilitative services,
- [Valley View plays matchmaker for two team members](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-plays-matchmaker-for-two-team-members/) - When people visit Valley View Retirement Community for the first time, many times they talk about the feeling that they get when they walk through the doors. It’s a feeling of belonging, connection, and community, where people feel cared for and seen. For two team members who met on an elevator in the middle of
- [Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter](https://vvrconline.org/news/fall-winter-2024-newsletter/) - I could not be more excited for you to receive and read this issue of View from the Valley. Its pages hold so much more than a message of gratitude but a continual thread of faith, community, and support. You will feel it in the words shared by retiring Board Member Clyde Espigh as he
- [I'm grateful!](https://vvrconline.org/news/im-grateful/) - I am thankful every day for each of the team members who show great care and love to our friends on Memory Lane. From the CNAs, to the LPNs, the Director, to the activities aides, kitchen staff, and housekeeping, everyone on the floor shows a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents. It is
- [Dennis Peachey: “Connections define our humanity”](https://vvrconline.org/news/dennis-peachey-connections-define-our-humanity/) - Retiring CFO Dennis Peachey looks back For over eight years, Dennis Peachey served as Valley View’s Chief Financial Officer. This fall, he passed the baton to new CFO Mindy Retherford (learn more about her on in the article above). We sat down with Dennis to talk about the parts of Valley View that will stay
- [Mindy Retherford: “When I came to VVRC, I could tell these people really care”](https://vvrconline.org/news/mindy-retherford-when-i-came-to-vvrc-i-could-tell-these-people-really-care/) - Meet VVRC’s new Chief Financial Officer During Covid, Mindy Retherford’s father-in-law lived in Memory Lane at Valley View. Due to federal restrictions, visiting wasn’t allowed, but she watched as Valley View’s team worked tirelessly to help residents connect with their loved ones. “My family and I all stood outside of my father-in-law’s window so we
- [Wendy Garlock: “Changing lives for the better”](https://vvrconline.org/news/wendy-garlock-changing-lives-for-the-better/) - New Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations talks VVRC heritage and growth In August, Wendy Garlock joined Valley View as its new Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations. She says that what started as a job application quickly became a calling when she experienced the culture of caring at Valley View. “The first thing that
- [Spotlight of gratitude for our community](https://vvrconline.org/news/spotlight-of-gratitude-for-our-community/) - As we reflect on the many things that we are grateful for, community involvement rises to the top of the list. It’s no coincidence that Valley View Retirement Community (VVRC)—created by our local community to meet an unmet need for older adults—continues to be intrinsically involved with the neighborhood outside our doors. It’s a mutual
- [Gratitude for a legacy of meeting needs](https://vvrconline.org/news/gratitude-for-a-legacy-of-meeting-needs/) - When a group of local church leaders first recognized the need for Valley View as a rest home, do you think they imagined how many lives Valley View would touch over the next 56+ years? Could they have known that their vision would lead to residential living cottages, and then to personal care apartments, rehab,
- [Clyde Espigh: "Valley View feels like home to me"](https://vvrconline.org/news/clyde-espigh-valley-view-feels-like-home-to-me/) - Clyde Espigh is retiring from the board after an extensive tenure of bringing vision and financial expertise to VVRC. Today, he reflects on a lifetime of service and a place to call home. In the time since he graduated from Belleville Mennonite School, Clyde Espigh has called several places his home, from Virginia to Colorado
- [Valley View named Readers’ Choice, Newsweek top picks!](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-named-readers-choice-newsweek-top-picks/) - In September, Valley View was named the top nursing home, short-term rehab, and independent living in the area in Lewistown Sentinel Readers’ Choice awards! We are so grateful to continue to meet the needs of older adults and their families right here in our community. This honor comes in addition to national recognition: #5 Best
- [Valley View Retirement Community begins expansion for memory care, private nursing rooms](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-retirement-community-begins-expansion-for-memory-care-private-nursing-rooms/) - Key improvements include new infrastructure, private rooms, and most significantly, a new dedicated memory personal care neighborhood. This September, Valley View Retirement Community embarked on a significant renovation project, with a completion date of early 2026. Key improvements will include more private rooms, major enhancements to shared spaces, new electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and,
- [Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session](https://vvrconline.org/news/join-us-for-a-dementia-friends-information-session/) - Changing the way we think, act and talk about dementia! Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session on Thursday, August 29 from 11 AM-1 PM. Valley View Retirement Community is committed to painting Central PA purple for dementia awareness! Please join us for this interactive 60-minute information session to learn about living with dementia
- [Come to our Open House on August 30!](https://vvrconline.org/news/come-to-our-open-house-on-august-30/) - Are you looking for apartment living with help when you need it, or worry-free, maintenance-free cottage living? Come to our open house on August 30 from 1-3 PM! Valley View Village: Tour residential cottages in our 50+ acre community, and learn more about maintenance-free, worry-free retirement living. Valley View Terrace: Learn about personal care while
- [Spring & Summer 2024 Newsletter](https://vvrconline.org/news/spring-summer-2024-newsletter/) - In Valley View’s most recent annual report, Board Chair Sheldon Peachey commented that God is paving the way forward for our campus. This statement could not be truer as we are about to embark on an adventure that will significantly enhance residents’ physical space and expand our service offerings to include Personal Care Memory Support.
- [Voice & Choice](https://vvrconline.org/news/voice-choice/) - Valley View was fortunate to be invited to participate in a project with Penn State University Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing to promote hearing and honoring nursing home residents’ individual requests and desires for what matters most to them. For example, a preference to eat a certain type of food or participate in
- [In the community: Supporting local sports](https://vvrconline.org/news/in-the-community-supporting-local-sports/) - Valley View is a proud supporter of Burnham Youth Sports Association this season. The sports league, which is part of the Big Valley Little League, has two softball teams and two baseball teams. The league has over fifty young athletes from Burnham, Lewistown, and Decatur between the four teams. “We can’t begin to thank Valley
- [BeWell Live Learning Kitchen Connects Food to Health](https://vvrconline.org/news/bewell-live-learning-kitchen-connects-food-to-health/) - On Wednesday, September 18, residents and guests can learn more about food and how it connects to healthy living with the BeWell Live Learning Kitchen event. “Fresh, healthy food is very important for us here at Valley View,” Director of Nutrition Services Justin Hook said. “Sharing meals together around a table enriches all of our
- [Longest Day Walk unites community in the fight against Alzheimer’s](https://vvrconline.org/news/longest-day-walk-unites-community-in-the-fight-against-alzheimers/) - On June 22, Valley View welcomed residents, team members, families, and the community to its annual Longest Day fundraising walk. The event raises awareness for those in our community who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and has been held at Valley View for several years, but this year’s walk had some notable changes
- [Choosing Valley View: “We were destined to be here”](https://vvrconline.org/news/choosing-valley-view-we-were-destined-to-be-here/) - After exploring retirement communities across the state, they found their new home at Valley View Village. “The campus caught our eye right away,” Marjorie said. “It was exactly what we were looking for.” There were only eight people in the Penn State master’s level class where Marjorie and David Petkosh met. “We were in a
- [George Birse on his love to “sing, sing, sing”](https://vvrconline.org/news/george-birse-on-his-love-to-sing-sing-sing/) - George Birse’s journey includes a childhood in Scotland, singing at Beaver Stadium, saving millions for Standard Steel, and enjoying the view from Valley View Village. But his greatest adventure may surprise you. If you tailgated at Penn State football games in the ’80s—those golden home games that led to not just one but two national
- [After an accident, Valley View Rehab key to returning to active life](https://vvrconline.org/news/after-an-accident-valley-view-rehab-key-to-returning-to-active-life/) - Bill Gill found exactly what he needed to get back to his active life with short-term rehab and physical therapy at Valley View Retirement Community.
- [5 tips for downsizing for seniors ](https://vvrconline.org/news/5-tips-for-downsizing-for-seniors/) - The prospect of leaving a space where memories and family get-togethers happened, all while leaving behind belongings can be daunting and overwhelming. But moving into a new space that fits your goals—often while solving issues like home maintenance and landscaping—is worth the work. Ready to make a change and not sure where to start? Learn
- [Join Valley View for the Longest Day Walk!](https://vvrconline.org/news/thelongestday/) - UPDATE: Due to the extreme heat predicted for Saturday, we have decided to move The Longest Day Walk inside Valley View Retirement Community. Registration will take place inside the Rehab entrance, with opening ceremonies in the chapel at 10 AM. After the opening, the walk will proceed on a route throughout the Valley View Haven
- [Volunteering has enriched my life in more ways than I thought possible](https://vvrconline.org/news/volunteering-has-enriched-my-life-in-more-ways-than-i-thought-possible/) - Marie Brigante was the primary caregiver for her mother when she started thinking about volunteering at Valley View. “During the few occasions when she needed in-house rehab, I was so impressed with the compassionate care that she received. That planted the seed to want to volunteer here,” she says. A lifelong resident of Morristown, New
- [Student finds the perfect spot for his work study: "Definitely pick Valley View"](https://vvrconline.org/news/student-finds-the-perfect-spot-for-his-work-study-definitely-pick-valley-view/) - There’s a new face on Valley View’s Campus Services team, the group that oversees maintenance, snow removal, repairs, and keeping our physical plant running smoothly across the Haven, Memory Lane, the Terrace, and cottages in the Village. Kale Stimely is a senior at Mifflin County High School and is studying electrical installation at Mifflin
- [Walking her mother home: “I’ve never seen this kind of care anywhere else”](https://vvrconline.org/news/walking-her-mother-home-ive-never-seen-this-kind-of-care-anywhere-else/) - The story of Florence Geary’s life had many chapters. In some of the earlier ones, she helped her husband Walter on their farm, worked at a pharmaceutical instrument company in Spring Mills, and volunteered with the Potter Township Election Board. She loved to bake — she was famous for her Santa honey cut-out cookies and
- [Janie Mattern has spent a lifetime being a hero](https://vvrconline.org/news/janie-mattern-has-spent-a-lifetime-being-a-hero/) - By Drex Treaster, Director of Memory Lane When I think of everyday heroes, I think of a woman who has embodied heroism all of her life -- and changed the lives of people around the world. I first got to know Janie Mattern when I had an opening on Memory Lane at Valley View Retirement
- [Retirement didn’t slow Gerald Peachey down](https://vvrconline.org/news/retirement-didnt-slow-gerald-peachey-down/) - If you believe the ads in AARP magazine, retirement is a time to travel, relax and focus on yourself. Fortunately for us at the Village at Valley View Retirement Community, Gerald Peachey didn’t get that message. Ever since Gerald Peachey moved into a cottage in the Village in 2014, his life has been
- [Valley View is expanding services –  here’s what you need to know](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-is-expanding-services-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - As we enter 2024, the Board of Directors, along with Senior Leadership, has outlined a path keeping us mission-driven, holding to a high standard of quality of care and services, meeting the needs of current and future residents, and keeping us financially sound into the future. This path includes four key areas to unify our
- [Fall & Winter 2023 Newsletter](https://vvrconline.org/news/fall-winter-2023-newsletter/) - Learn more about upcoming expansion plans, get answers to frequently asked questions about next phase, and read Lois Notestine's story of how Valley View became home after a life around the world. Read each article here, or see the full newsletter below. From the CEO: Blessed to share in the lives of older adults From
- [From the CFO: Expanding model of care to meet needs in our community](https://vvrconline.org/news/from-the-cfo-expanding-model-of-care-to-meet-needs-in-our-community/) - Dennis Peachey Chief Financial Officer Dennis Peachey is optimistic about the future of Valley View Retirement Community. After weathering the significant challenges that COVID brought to retirement care, he says that Valley View has gained more sure footing and is poised to step into the future to continue what it has always done: enriching the
- ["God was so good to bring us here"](https://vvrconline.org/news/god-was-so-good-to-bring-us-here/) - Betty and Paul Kalmbach This fall, Dirk and Renee Clouse came to Valley View to visit their longtime friends Betty and Paul Kalmbach. The two couples went to First Baptist Church in Bellefonte together and have known each other for years. Since Betty lives in the Terrace and Paul resides in Memory Lane, the Clouses
- [After a military life around the world, Lois Notestine found home at Valley View](https://vvrconline.org/news/after-a-military-life-around-the-world-lois-notestine-found-home-at-valley-view/) - It was a hot August day in 1946 when Bob Notestine caught his first glimpse of the girl who would become his bride, best friend, and fellow adventurer for the next 67 years. Bob, who had just returned from a stint as a gunner in WWII, was there at Noerr Garage in Lewistown to change
- [From the CEO: Blessed to share in the lives of older adults](https://vvrconline.org/news/from-the-ceo-blessed-to-share-in-the-lives-of-older-adults/) - When I assumed the role of CEO for Valley View in early 2019, I distinctly recall a conversation with a leader from another retirement community who shared he was envious and wished he could bottle up what I had at Valley View and to bring it to his community. Being newer to Big Valley and
- [From the Director of Marketing: WWII nurses, pizza parties, and coming home](https://vvrconline.org/news/from-the-director-of-marketing-wwii-nurses-pizza-parties-and-coming-home/) - Cara Aungst This summer, a friend sent me a job post with a note: “This looks like you.” It was for the Director of Marketing at Valley View. “Boy, that looks like a cool job,” was my first thought. My second thought — one that flooded over me — took me by surprise. I was
- [Celebrating 55 years with a special announcement](https://vvrconline.org/news/celebrating-55-years-with-a-special-announcement/) - On October 22, Valley View Retirement Community celebrated its 55th anniversary with a homecoming celebration and a special announcement: upcoming plans to make significant enhancements to its nursing areas and to expand its award-winning services in memory care. In a video announcement, CEO Nicole Sarver shared that Valley View intends to privatize nursing care rooms,
- [Valley View named top in PA and the nation](https://vvrconline.org/news/valley-view-named-top-in-pa-and-the-nation/) - Newsweek Newsweek has just released its 2024 rankings of top retirement communities in the country, and we’re honored to share that Valley View Retirement Community was listed in the top five in Pennsylvania! US News & World Report Valley View is honored to have been named one of the best nursing homes in the nation
- ["It was full circle coming back here"](https://vvrconline.org/news/it-was-full-circle-coming-back-here/) - The first time Dave Metzler got involved at Valley View, he was a young husband and parent, working construction at Allensville Planing Mill. He joined the board of directors and quickly found that he had a keen interest in how Valley View cared for older adults in Big Valley, and he had ideas for how
- [Expansion of services](https://vvrconline.org/news/expansion/) - Valley View Retirement Community celebrates its 55th anniversary with announcement about expansion of services The Life Plan Community intends to privatize nursing care rooms, continue exploring residential cottage development, and to expand its signature memory care services by developing a Personal Care Memory Support neighborhood. On October 22, Valley View Retirement Community celebrated its 55th
- [View from the Valley](https://vvrconline.org/news/view-from-the-valley-spring-2023/) - Spring 2023

## Pages

- [Home](https://vvrconline.org/) - We provide quality and affordable residential and long term care services for older adults.
- [Leadership](https://vvrconline.org/about-us/leadership/)
- [Compliance & HIPAA](https://vvrconline.org/compliance-hipaa/) - Compliance Program Valley View works with the FSA Compliance Program to monitor laws, regulations, and guidelines that are relevant to a provider of senior services including residential, personal care, and skilled nursing services. An annual financial audit is conducted through an external accounting firm, and Valley View utilizes the services of a respected legal
- [Donate](https://vvrconline.org/donate/) - As the only faith-based nonprofit long-term care provider in the area, Valley View fills a critical need in our community. In 2023, Valley View provided $3.04 million in benevolent care for residents when their savings, insurance, or public assistance did not fully cover the cost of care. Monies donated to the Benevolent Fund help ensure
- [Ways to Give](https://vvrconline.org/support/ways-to-give/)
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- [Mission, Vision, Values](https://vvrconline.org/about-us/mission-vision-values/) - Mission To enrich the lives of older adults in a manner that demonstrates God's love. Vision We will support and encourage all of our residents living here at Valley View Retirement Community by becoming the foremost provider of residential living and long-term care services. Values Christian We will provide services in the
- [Our Location](https://vvrconline.org/our-campus/our-location/)
- [Privacy](https://vvrconline.org/privacy/) - Last updated December 28, 2022 INTRODUCTION Valley View Retirement Community ("we" or "us" or "our") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.vvrconline.org, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile
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## Venues

- [Lewistown Country Club](https://vvrconline.org/venue/lewistown-country-club/)
- [Four Seasons Senior Center](https://vvrconline.org/venue/four-seasons-senior-center/)
- [Juniata Valley YMCA](https://vvrconline.org/venue/juniata-valley-ymca/)
- [VVRC Main Parking Lot](https://vvrconline.org/venue/vvrc-main-parking-lot/)
- [VVRC Chapel](https://vvrconline.org/venue/vvrc-chapel/)
- [VVRC](https://vvrconline.org/venue/vvrc/)
- [Oakwood Center](https://vvrconline.org/venue/oakwood-center/)

## Organizers

- [VVRC](https://vvrconline.org/organizer/vvrc/)

## Events

- [Valley View Golf Classic](https://vvrconline.org/event/valley-view-golf-classic/) - ⛳ Golf for a Great Cause! Join us for the Valley View Golf Classic on Monday, October 5, at Lewistown Country Club! Enjoy a day of golf, fellowship and purpose while helping Valley View create a new Memory Personal Care neighborhood and secure outdoor garden—a space designed to nurture dignity, purpose and connection for those
- [July Food Truck (Mini) Fest](https://vvrconline.org/event/july-food-truck-mini-fest/) - Back by popular demand, Peachey's Ice Cream will be at Valley View on Thursday, July 23 from 10 AM-3 PM in the Main Parking Lot. This food truck offers soft serve, milkshakes, sundaes, and more -- and is such a favorite with residents, team members, and visitors alike!
- [August Food Truck (Mini) Fest](https://vvrconline.org/event/august-food-truck-mini-fest/) - Hostetler's Soft Pretzels food truck will be visiting Valley View on Friday, August 14 from 10 AM-3 PM in the Main Parking Lot. This food truck offers Hostetler's famous soft pretzels -- you don't want to miss this!
- [Dementia Friends Info Session](https://vvrconline.org/event/dementia-friends-info-session-2/) - Join us for a Dementia Friends information session in the Valley View Chapel. You will become a Dementia Friend by attending an interactive 60-minute information session to learn about living with dementia and the small things you can do to show support to members of your community. The information session will include a time for
- [July Memory Cafe](https://vvrconline.org/event/july-memory-cafe/) - We are excited to invite individuals living with dementia and their care partners, families, and friends to join us for lunch and socialization together!
- [Memory Cafe](https://vvrconline.org/event/memory-cafe/) - We are excited to invite individuals living with dementia and their care partners, families, and friends to join us for lunch and socialization together! FREE! Last Tuesday of Each Month Each cafe will feature a different themed activity that we can enjoy together! What is a Memory Cafe? Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings
- [Village Yard Sale](https://vvrconline.org/event/village-yard-sale/2026-06-23/) - Come shop at our annual Village Yard Sale June 23 & 24! This crowd favorite features a huge variety of housewares, books, decor, furniture, and so, so much more. Located in Oakwood Center in the Village. From E. Main St/Route 655, turn onto Center Drive, turn left on King Lane. Oakwood Center will be on
- [Give Smarter This Year](https://vvrconline.org/event/give-smarter-this-year/) - Creative Ways to Support Your Favorite Charities in 2026 Join Elyse Kauffman from Everence Foundation for an informative conversation on charitable giving and stewardship. Learn about meaningful ways to support Valley View Retirement Community, your church, and other charitable organizations through tools such as qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from your IRA and donor advised funds
- [Veterans Coffee Social](https://vvrconline.org/event/veterans-coffee-social/2026-05-08/) - Enjoy free coffee and donuts while you visit with other veterans. When: Second Friday of each month When: 8:30-11 AM Where: Oakwood Center 4702 E Main St Belleville, PA 17004 Hosted by Peaceful Mind Veteran Adventure & Valley View Retirement Community
- [Spring Food Truck Fest](https://vvrconline.org/event/spring-food-truck-fest/) - Food Truck Fest is back! On Wednesday, May 13, Valley View Retirement Community is hosting a spring Food Truck Fest from 10-3! Come on over to Valley View to buy burgers, coffee, bbq, and more! Featuring: Liz's Filipino Food * Sunset Slush * Guante's * Alsies Harrisburg Ice Cream * Sparky's Mini Donuts & Grill
- [The Purple Carnival](https://vvrconline.org/event/the-purple-carnival/) - Join us at The Purple Carnival -- a fun summer festival filled with food, games and fun with a special focus on memory care and supporting our loved ones with dementia. Purple is the official color for Alzheimer’s awareness, so we are calling this The Purple Carnival! This event is free. Residents, family, team members,
- [Dementia Friends Info Session](https://vvrconline.org/event/dementia-friends-info-session/) - Join us for a Dementia Friends information session in the Valley View Chapel. You will become a Dementia Friend by attending an interactive 60-minute information session to learn about living with dementia and the small things you can do to show support to members of your community. The information session will include a time for
- [Village Open House](https://vvrconline.org/event/village-open-house/) - Explore maintenance-free cottage living with the added peace of mind of a Life Plan Community! Join us for an Open House at Valley View Retirement Community on Friday, May 8, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Explore our charming residential cottages and see why we’ve been voted Independent Living by Lewistown Sentinel Readers’ Choice for

## Services

- [Residential Living](https://vvrconline.org/services/residential-living/)
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- [Personal Care](https://vvrconline.org/services/personal-care/)
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- [Rates](https://vvrconline.org/services/memory/personal-care/rates/)
- [Floor Plans](https://vvrconline.org/services/memory/personal-care/floor-plans/)

## Series

- [Village Yard Sale](https://vvrconline.org/series/village-yard-sale/)
- [Memory Cafe](https://vvrconline.org/series/memory-cafe/)
- [Veterans Coffee Social](https://vvrconline.org/series/veterans-coffee-social/)

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- [memory services](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/memory-services/)
- [alzheimer's disease](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/alzheimers-disease/)
- [dementia friendly community](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/dementia-friendly-community/)
- [Team](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/team/)
- [culture](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/culture/)
- [Q&A](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/qa/)
- [nurse](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/nurse/)
- [connections](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/connections/)
- [legislature](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/legislature/)
- [pastors](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/pastors/)
- [champion](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/champion/)
- [Food truck fest](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/food-truck-fest/)
- [Everence](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/everence/)
- [Memory cafe](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/memory-cafe/)
- [Purple carnival](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/purple-carnival/)
- [therapy](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/therapy/)
- [Mount Nittany](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/mount-nittany/)
- [golf](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/golf/)
- [Food Truck](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/food-truck/)
- [National Nursing Home Week](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/national-nursing-home-week/)
- [Spring](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/spring/)
- [festival](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/festival/)
- [veterans](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/veterans/)
- [Dementia Friendly Mifflin-Juniata](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/dementia-friendly-mifflin-juniata/)
- [charitable giving](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/charitable-giving/)
- [dementia-friendly](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/dementia-friendly/)
- [events](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/events/)
- [summer carnival](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/summer-carnival/)
- [loft](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/loft/)
- [landing](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/landing/)
- [ice cream](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/ice-cream/)
- [pretzels](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/pretzels/)
- [Hospital](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/hospital/)
- [kindness kits](https://vvrconline.org/news/tag/kindness-kits/)

## Event Categories

- [Haven (Skilled Nursing)](https://vvrconline.org/events/category/haven-skilled-nursing/)
- [Village (Residential Living)](https://vvrconline.org/events/category/village-residential-living/)
- [VVRC](https://vvrconline.org/events/category/vvrc/)
- [Memory Care](https://vvrconline.org/events/category/memory-care/)

## Type

- [Full Time](https://vvrconline.org/?type=full-time)
- [Part Time](https://vvrconline.org/?type=part-time)