Valley View Senior Life sits in the heart of the Flint Hills at 1417 West Ash Street, Junction City, KS 66441, and offers three different communities for seniors with many different needs, and you'll find there's a bit of something for everybody because they've got independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing all in one place, each with their own set of services and amenities set up for comfort and support. Certified nursing assistants provide an average of 142 direct care minutes per resident each day, while registered nurses offer 47 minutes and licensed practical nurses add another 35 minutes, which means many residents get a fair bit of direct help and attention, and for those who need skilled care after a hospital stay or require more serious support, the health center's set up for both short-term rehab and long-term nursing, with post-acute care to help folks get back to as much independence as possible.
Valley View's a place where residents are encouraged to do as much for themselves as they want, but help's always close by, and that includes 24/7 support in both Cottonwood, which is the assisted living community with 13 private studio suites, and in general areas where staff are trained for memory care as well as other needs, so if someone has trouble with bathing, dressing, or medications, the staff can lend a hand at all hours. Folks living in the Valley View Estate apartments, which have options from studio up to two-bedroom layouts, get the basics covered, like housekeeping, laundry, dining, garage access, all utilities, and wellness checks, and the community's known for pets being part of the mix and even having indoor garages, which is rare in similar places.
Activities are on the calendar to keep everyone social and involved, whether it's movie nights, games in the game room, reading in the library, using the fitness room, or joining resident and family groups, and the dining room brings folks together for meals, including those with special diets. In addition to the usual services like laundry and housecleaning, there's a wide list of care offerings, such as mental health, dental, dietary, physician and pharmacy care, physical and occupational therapy, and even podiatry, plus emergency alert systems in place for quick help when someone needs it.
Both assisted and independent living have around-the-clock supervision, and the focus remains on custom support so seniors can do as much or as little as they want, and if someone only needs light support or is looking for budget-friendly options, The Estates community includes everything from utilities to meals and services, which does make things simpler. There's a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) component as well, so if needs change over time, folks can transition between different care settings, and for those who just want to downsize without giving up independence, the independent living community welcomes residents 55 and over with affordable, all-inclusive packages.
Valley View Senior Life is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid and follows standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The staff aim for attentive, dignified care and try to give residents the freedom to keep up with their own routines and interests, so a person can stay active if that's what they want, or take it easy knowing support is always near, with everyone in the community looking out for each other. Whether someone stays for rehab or makes Valley View a long-term home, there's a focus on safety, comfort, personal goals, and providing enough choices so residents feel in charge of their own lives.
