Recent Posts
October 29, 2025
Christian: Showing God’s love to older adults
At the heart of our mission is the Christian value of love, and we see it expressed every day.
October 29, 2025
Serving the greater community is about mission and heart
“Many people who impacted me are here at Valley View. I want to take care of them and allow future generations to benefit from what is here.”
October 29, 2025
Honoring today’s needs while strengthening tomorrow’s possibilities
Our commitment to Valley View’s values calls us to be faithful stewards—caring for residents with compassion while managing our resources wisely. This balance allows us to honor today’s needs while strengthening tomorrow’s possibilities.
July 8, 2025
Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter
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!
July 8, 2025
Q&A with returning board member Lynn Reed
It is so satisfying to be part of a piece of the VVRC community... As the retirement population grows in Pennsylvania, people are looking for a place with a sense of home. The care that’s given at Valley View is second to none in Central PA, and being part of it is a great reward.
July 8, 2025
“My hairdresser saved my life”
“Years ago, I heard that you can be sad and glad at the same time. And now I know what that is. I’m glad that I’m going to be with my family, but I am sad to leave Valley View. I’ve made friends and it’s been a good place for me. Everyone’s been so wonderful.”
July 8, 2025
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.
July 8, 2025
Help direct charitable grant funding to VVRC with Thrivent Choice Dollars
If you are a Thrivent member, chances are you have Choice Dollars to designate--they can be allocated to Valley View's Benevolence Fund.
July 8, 2025
Valley View Retirement Community Just Got Smarter
New Smart Room in testing: “By giving someone the ability to control these comforts of the room, we believe it will enhance their experience within their restrictions, aid in recovery, and more positively influence their experience when in our care."
July 8, 2025
In Memory of Nancy Rowe: Valley View’s First Director of Nursing
During her 19 years at Valley View, Nancy Rowe made many adjustments and improvements to the nursing department as part of the daily learning experiences. "“It was a very good fit. Her values and Valley View’s values were so compatible. She was a Christian and she always wanted to do things right – and wanted everyone else to do things right, too.”