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December 18, 2023
“It was full circle coming back here”
“It seems right to come back to a place that poured into our lives, and to reap and benefit from that,” she added. “To know that we made a difference back then, and now Valley View is making a difference in our lives.”
December 18, 2023
Valley View named top in PA and the nation
We're humbled and honored to announce that Valley View has been recognized as a best retirement community by US News & World Report, Newsweek, Pennsylvania Business Central and Lewistown Sentinel Reader's Choice this past year. We are so grateful for the leadership, team members and residents who make Valley View a place to call home.
December 18, 2023
Valley View is expanding services – here’s what you need to know
As we enter 2024, the Board of Directors, along with Senior Leadership, has out-lined 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 efforts: Privatization of nursing rooms, enhancement of courtyard and outdoor spaces, continued exploration of residential living cottage expansion, and the addition of Personal Care Memory Support Services.
December 18, 2023
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.
December 18, 2023
From the Director of Marketing: WWII nurses, pizza parties, and coming home
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.
December 18, 2023
From the CEO: Blessed to share in the lives of older adults
After the hardships of the last few years, it is exhilarating to be forward-thinking about how we can care for the needs in the greater community, especially those related to dementia care. Over the past year, we have received so many calls from people inquiring about an imminent future need or a current reality that they face, and it will be so good to be able to say that we have space for their loved ones and that we can help.
December 18, 2023
After a military life around the world, Lois Notestine found home at Valley View
When Bob finished his 20 years as Chief Master Sergeant, there was no question where they wanted to put down roots. They wanted to come home, surrounded by their beloved family and the community they loved the mountains and rivers. So, when it came time to find a retirement community, Valley View Retirement Community became a natural extension of home.
December 18, 2023
“God was so good to bring us here”
“I’ve never seen staff at a facility interact with residents like they do here at Valley View,” she said. She said that a recent event made her realize it even more. “During the fall festival, I watched team members pick up garbage, hug residents, and serve so cheerfully. I’ve never seen anything like it before.”
December 18, 2023
From the CFO: Expanding model of care to meet needs in our community
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 lives of older adults in a manner that demonstrates God’s love.
