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October 7, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Memory Care and Short-Term Rehab at Valley View

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.

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July 8, 2025

Memory Personal Care FAQs

Memory Personal Care will have an enhanced focus on memory aids and cues, so residents have successes in their day not just within their own studio apartment but when out and about joining in activities or enjoying the outdoor courtyard. Residents within a personal care setting typically need less hands-on care than is provided within a nursing setting such as Memory Lane.

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July 8, 2025

Building on a strong foundation

Chapel Drive is once again home to residents. Special thanks to the dedicated team members who helped to make this move a seamless reality and to residents and families who had patience during the renovation time.

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June 18, 2025

Longest Day is taking on a fresh, meaningful focus this year

This year’s Longest Day event will focus less on fundraising and more on fellowship—bringing together residents, families, and team members for an uplifting afternoon of music, refreshments, and celebration.

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November 26, 2024

I’m grateful!

I am thankful every day for each of the team members who show great care and love to our friends on Memory Lane.

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August 20, 2024

Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session

Join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session on Thursday, August 29 from 11 AM-1 PM. 

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August 7, 2024

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. 

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August 7, 2024

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. 

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August 7, 2024

Longest Day Walk unites community in the fight against Alzheimer’s

“The Longest Day walk was such a great way to bring our community together and show hope and compassion for community members who are living with the disease,” Memory Lane Coordinator Drex Treaster said. “It was a great morning for a great cause.”

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March 6, 2024

Janie Mattern has spent a lifetime being a hero

The best evidence I have of Janie’s heroism is watching her go about her day here on Memory Lane. I watch her care for her other residents; even the team on Memory Lane is a beneficiary of her love.

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