Valley Vista Care

    820 Elm St, St. Maries, ID, 83861
    4.0 · 28 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Beautiful care, management needs improvement

    I placed a loved one here and love the facility - beautiful, clean atrium with great views, relaxing visits and little touches like a snacks/drinks cart. The caregivers are warm, attentive and hardworking (outstanding activity director, exceptional nurses/CNAs - Beth the wound nurse is a great soul) and therapy was gentle and went smoothly. My biggest caveat is management: poor organization, lack of supplies, low pay, long callback delays and careless scheduling cause underperformance and a sometimes hostile atmosphere - overall good care but I recommend with reservations until admin improves.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.00 · 28 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Outstanding activity director
    • Exceptional nurses and CNAs
    • Notable wound care (Beth the wound nurse praised)
    • Gentle, effective therapy with smooth process
    • Clean, attractive facility with great views and atrium
    • Friendly, attentive staff and good hospitality
    • Snacks and drinks cart for family visitors
    • Personalized attention and caring professionals
    • Small-town, homey atmosphere with family devotion
    • Staff who go above and beyond; long-term satisfied members

    Cons

    • Perceived low staff pay
    • Long callback delays and slow responses
    • Inconsistent or underperforming staff
    • Careless or inconsistent scheduling
    • Poor management reported
    • Lack of necessary supplies at times
    • Reports of a hostile environment
    • Questioning of non-profit status claim
    • Some reviews describe care as only 'ok' (mixed quality)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries for Valley Vista Care is mixed but leans positive with strong praise centered on frontline care, therapy, activities, and the facility environment. Multiple reviewers highlight exceptional nursing and CNA care, frequent mentions of a highly regarded wound nurse named Beth, and therapists described as gentle and effective. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the therapy services, noting that therapy went smoothly and was less painful than expected. There is a clear pattern of satisfaction with individualized, compassionate care — reviewers use terms like "personalized attention," "caring professionals," and "staff who go above and beyond." Long-term members and family visitors underscore that many staff are devoted and kind, which contributes to trust and continuity of care for residents.

    Facility and amenity comments are consistently positive. The building itself is described as clean, attractive, and relaxing to visit, with specific praise for an atrium, beautiful views, and an appealing appearance. The presence of small, thoughtful hospitality touches — such as a snacks and drinks cart for family visitors — is noted as enhancing the visiting experience and making stays feel more welcoming. The environment is often characterized as "small town" and "homey," which reviewers associate with devotion to family and friends and a calm atmosphere for visits.

    Activities and therapy earn strong marks. An "outstanding activity director" is repeatedly mentioned, and activities appear to be a valued part of the resident experience. Therapy staff are described as gentle and competent; multiple reviewers say therapy sessions went smoothly and would be recommended, suggesting effective rehabilitation programs and staff who are attentive to patients' comfort.

    Despite these strengths, there are recurring operational and management concerns that temper overall impressions. Several reviews point to poor management, reports of a hostile environment, and instances where supplies were lacking. Staffing issues are also a prominent negative theme: some reviewers report underperforming staff, careless scheduling practices, long callback delays, and perceptions that staff are paid low wages. These points raise concerns about staff morale, turnover risk, and consistency of care. The complaint about long callback delays indicates communication or responsiveness problems that could affect families trying to coordinate care or get timely updates.

    There is also a specific, singular concern about the organization’s claimed non-profit status being questioned — this is less about day-to-day care and more about organizational transparency, but it may influence how some families view governance and financial priorities. Finally, a few reviews convey a less enthusiastic assessment with terms like "ok" or lukewarm phrasing; this suggests that while many families are very satisfied, experiences are not universally outstanding and can vary by unit, shift, or individual staff member.

    In synthesis, Valley Vista Care appears to deliver strong hands-on care, effective therapy, a pleasant facility, and warm, family-oriented hospitality, driven largely by dedicated frontline staff. However, recurring operational issues — particularly around management, staffing consistency, scheduling, supply availability, and responsiveness — introduce variability in resident and family experiences. Prospective families should weigh the consistently praised clinical and hospitality strengths against these management and operational concerns. When considering Valley Vista Care, a practical approach would be to tour the facility (including the Alzheimer’s ward/Atrium), meet key clinical staff, ask about staffing levels and scheduling practices, inquire about supply and callback protocols, and request references from current long-term families to understand how consistently the positive aspects are maintained across different units and shifts.

    Location

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    About Valley Vista Care

    Valley Vista Care is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living community with locations in St. Maries, Sandpoint, and Darlington, Idaho, and people say the staff's always smiling, helpful, and kind to anyone coming through the doors, making it easier for folks to settle in or visit. The environment feels safe and comfortable, with a strong sense of caring that you notice in the common areas where residents like to gather, whether for meals, games, or just to chat. The meal service uses quality ingredients for balanced and nutritious meals, so seniors don't need to worry about cooking or shopping. Nurses and other health support staff are always on site, handling care needs ranging from simple daily help-like medication reminders, dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene-to more complex medical issues including diabetes, incontinence, or needs that call for specialized oversight like non-ambulatory care. For folks living with dementia or Alzheimer's, the memory care services focus on safety, comfort, and routine, with staff trained in validation and behavior techniques that help prevent wandering and decrease confusion. The community also has a secured behavior care program and offers specialized programs for those managing more challenging behaviors due to Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injuries, or dementia, concentrating on personal choice and resident empowerment as much as possible.

    Social, physical, and mental wellness get attention through on-site and off-site activities-everything from structured exercise, games, devotional gatherings, outings, and entertainment to therapy programs in physical, occupational, and speech disciplines, each run by licensed therapists in private treatment spaces. Valley Vista Care also has strong rehabilitation and therapy offerings, covering cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, aquatic, bariatric, and strengthening exercises, with individual aquatic therapy available at the St. Maries location, which's handy for those who need it. Residents have transportation services, can join psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and the whole weekly calendar's dotted with social, educational, and spiritual options to help keep minds and bodies busy.

    Living options include 19 independent senior apartments with six floor plans, all with barrier-free bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Internet, and an optional phone-people like having choices about where and how to live-plus two assisted living communities (like Cottage Care Assisted Living, which has twenty units, a family-like feel, private rooms, three daily meals and snacks, and 24-hour staff). Each apartment or room offers help with housekeeping, laundry, hygiene, and meal services, all intended to allow residents as much independence as possible while still having help close at hand. Nursing care covers both short-term rehab and long-term stays, with licensed nurses present around the clock and a high staff-to-resident ratio. Valley Vista Care pays attention to spiritual needs too, with devotional activities forming a part of regular programming and a mission that emphasizes respect, dignity, and the individual needs and choices of each senior, whether they're in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, or just using respite or adult day services for a break. The organization keeps its focus on creating a steady, homelike environment that values both independence and safety.

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