The Bridge at Valley View

    1130 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID, 83704
    4.9 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Outstanding care and beautiful facility

    I moved my mom here after a horrible experience at her previous facility and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful-friendly, attentive, caring and they greet residents by name. The apartment, grounds and common areas are beautifully appointed and spotless; meals are delicious and tailored to preferences (my mom loves them) and there's a salon she enjoys. They offer many activities, an in-house doctor and PT, and transportation to dialysis and appointments. It's pricier than peers, but we highly recommend it.

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    4.88 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • attentive, caring and friendly staff
    • personalized attention (staff greet residents by name)
    • high-quality, well-prepared meals
    • meals tailored to preferences / delicious food
    • clean, well-kept grounds and landscaping
    • clean hallways and common areas
    • numerous and comprehensive activities and outings
    • in-house medical services (doctor) and physical therapy
    • transportation to dialysis center and medical appointments
    • convenient, central location
    • nicely appointed facility and apartments
    • salon services available
    • residents report high satisfaction and recommend the community

    Cons

    • relatively expensive compared to peers
    • some reviewers did not personally observe activities despite them being offered

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize the quality of the staff and the personalized nature of care: staff are described as attentive, caring, friendly, and routinely greeting residents by name. Several comments highlight that the staff’s responsiveness and warmth are distinguishing features, and reviewers frequently contrast The Bridge at Valley View favorably against previous, inferior experiences elsewhere. Residents and family members repeatedly note high resident satisfaction and willingness to recommend the community.

    Care quality and medical support are also prominent strengths in the reviews. Beyond daily caregiving, the community is noted to provide on-site medical-related services including an in-house doctor and physical therapy. Transportation to medical appointments and specifically to a nearby dialysis center is called out as a practical and important convenience, and the facility’s proximity to the dialysis center is mentioned as a benefit for residents with that need. Reviewers describe the overall level of care as high quality.

    The physical environment and amenities receive consistent praise. The property and landscaping are described as lovely and well-kept; common areas and hallways are repeatedly called very clean. Apartments and interior spaces are characterized as nicely appointed, and services like an on-site salon are appreciated. Reviewers also note a central location, making it convenient for families and medical care access.

    Dining is another frequently highlighted strong point. Multiple reviews praise the meals as high-quality, well-prepared, and tailored to individual preferences. Several reviewers specifically say their loved ones enjoy the food and that dining is a definite plus for the community.

    Activities and social programming are generally reported as comprehensive, with numerous outings and events available. However, a minor pattern in the feedback is that at least one reviewer noted the facility advertised many activities but they personally did not observe them during their visit. This suggests that while programming appears robust, there may be occasional perception gaps between advertised offerings and what some visitors see on a single visit.

    The most notable negative comment that recurs is cost: one or more reviewers mention that The Bridge at Valley View is more expensive compared with peer communities. Other than cost, there are essentially no consistent or substantive complaints about care, cleanliness, staff behavior, or amenities. In sum, the reviews portray The Bridge at Valley View as a well-maintained, professionally run community with strong staff-resident relationships, excellent dining, useful on-site medical supports and transportation, and active programming—with price being the primary potential drawback for prospective residents and families to weigh.

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    About The Bridge at Valley View

    The Bridge at Valley View sits on a quiet ten-acre property in Boise, Idaho, giving seniors a peaceful community with pretty views of the foothills, and folks can look out and see the walking paths where residents often enjoy fresh air and sunshine while trying to keep up with each other or just take it slow. The place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term respite stays, and skilled nursing and rehab, so people living here can find the right amount of help for what they need, whether it's a little or a lot, and the staff have training and follow all the licensing rules from groups like the Idaho Board of Nursing and Oregon's health agencies. The facility has 65 licensed beds and about 50 residents, with semi-private and private rooms ready to move in, including options like 1 Bedroom, Studio, and Studio Deluxe, and residents get three homemade meals cooked by meal planners and chefs every day, with changes for those who need special diets for things like high blood pressure and diabetes.

    The management team, including Ms. Ryan Preston (General Manager) and Mr. Bryan Forrest Preston (Managing Member), keeps the place running smoothly, and the team of caregivers and med techs are well-trained, friendly, helpful, and known for being kind, which goes a long way in making residents feel at home. Some folks here need help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming, and other daily needs as well as medication management-even two-person transfers or insulin injections-and there's 24-hour care with licensed staff so someone's always around to help. The community is a Brightspace Managed Property and works under the business Valley View Investors LLC, which has been running The Bridge at Valley View for more than 26 years, and over those years, people have noticed the welcoming, joyful staff who try hard to keep everyone comfortable and as independent as they can be.

    This setting really tries to keep seniors active with plenty of social, physical, and mental activities, offering music therapy, pet therapy, board games, fitness plans, movie nights, and many chances for new hobbies or friendships, and there's a personal healthcare concierge to help with health needs as they come up. Meals are served in a dining room that feels like a restaurant, and you find snacks if you get hungry between meals. Amenities make life easier, such as scheduled rides for appointments or errands, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a reading room, a beauty shop, social events, a game room, a jacuzzi or steam room, and spots for outdoor relaxing. They welcome pets and make sure spaces are easy to get around in for people who need wheelchairs or walkers. For those caregiving at home, the community provides respite care for short stays so regular caregivers can take a break.

    The staff arranges entertainment and activities every day, with special events in the evenings, and everyone gets weekly housekeeping and linen service, plus all utilities except the phone, in their monthly rate. Prices aren't listed up front, but information about the community, tours, and reviews are available online, along with driving directions for visitors. The Bridge at Valley View keeps its focus on promoting active, independent living while being ready to help with extra care when it's needed, and all of this happens in a retirement community setting that's earned strong reviews and awards from people who've lived or worked there.

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