Valley VNA Senior Services sits about two miles outside Neenah, Wisconsin, and folks around there have said it's the highest-rated community in town with a strong 9.8 out of 10 rating, which people seem to notice when looking for a place. The community is not big, since it has room for 64 residents, which can mean people get to know each other a bit easier, and there's a minimum age of 55 to call it home. The building has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and the rooms come with private bathrooms, kitchenettes or even full-sized kitchens if folks want to do their own cooking now and then, though the community also serves meals restaurant-style with options for different dietary needs like diabetes or allergies, and there's a professional chef who prepares the food.
There's 24-hour help if someone needs it, and the staff helps out with dressing, bathing, transferring, and medication management, even for folks who can't get around on their own or have trouble with mobility, which means residents who use wheelchairs or have trouble walking get the assistance they need, including standby help for transferring in and out of bed. People with diabetes get help checking their blood sugar, though the staff doesn't do insulin shots, and incontinence care is available if folks can manage some of it on their own. The place handles a good mix of needs, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled nursing, so folks with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns have extra support, as do people who need short-term care or advanced nursing services.
The community is nonprofit and holds a Diamond Accreditation, which is a sign people sometimes look for when deciding on care, and it offers services in both the community and at home through its home care team. There's a wellness center with fitness classes and health programs, and when people want to get out or stay active, there are group activities, resident-led social events, music, games, and arts, plus scheduled trips outside or devotional services for those who want them. People say the grounds have nice outdoor patios and gardens, which are good for fresh air or walks, and there's indoor gathering space like a library, movie room, computer center, and even a fitness room, so residents have places to chat, move around, or enjoy hobbies.
Housekeeping, laundry, and even help with moving in is taken care of if needed, while the community runs its own transportation service and helps set up rides for appointments or errands. There are parking spaces for those who still drive, and in the main building, there's a beauty salon for haircuts and such. Every unit has air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi, so folks can keep comfortable and connected in their own space. Each resident gets support based on their needs, whether it's simple daily reminders, full assistance with daily activities, or even help at the end of life with hospice care. Valley VNA tries to offer a quiet, supportive community for seniors who want a place with a mix of care around Neenah.
