July 30, 2026

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 bags filled with things they wished they had while hospitalized, topped off with a handwritten get-well card.

July 8, 2026

Valley View Retirement Community is expanding its continuum of memory care services with the upcoming opening of a new Memory Personal Care neighborhood, The Landing at Memory Lane, designed to meet the growing needs of individuals living with memory loss while promoting dignity, purpose, and connection. 

June 18, 2026

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. 

June 18, 2026

The Purple Carnival, held on June 18, 2026, blends the fun of a traditional summer carnival with a mission rooted in compassion — honoring people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, supporting caregivers and helping the wider community understand memory change with empathy.

May 13, 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 better support people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

April 7, 2026

Join us for these upcoming events featuring community, connection, and education on how to show support to loved ones living with dementia.

April 7, 2026

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 Central Pennsylvania. We look forward to continuing these conversations as we work to make our region a leader in services for older adults and memory support.

April 7, 2026

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, reflects on her experience.

April 7, 2026

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 Foundation’s Board of Directors. It was also an unexpected hiatus of her favorite sport: golf. Fortunately for her – and her golf game – Valley View Short‑Term Rehab was ready to get her back to the life she loves.