Valley View Village sits on 16 acres in the Fairmont Park neighborhood of Des Moines, on Guthrie Avenue, and has served seniors for over 60 years with a range of health and living services that fit many needs as folks age, and you see this right away since it offers so many living options from independent living in cottages or apartments to assisted living and memory care, plus a skilled nursing facility for those who need more daily support, and short-term rehab or hospice care for others dealing with health challenges, and there's no need for a buy-in or endowment when moving in. Residents get to choose among studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom apartments, or detached homes, and all have private bathrooms, walk-in showers, full kitchens, and climate control, and they get the basics like weekly housekeeping, linen service, towel service, landline phone, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV built into rent, along with resident parking, guest suites for visitors, and even pet-friendly options for cats or dogs, which is good since everyone wants to keep their buddy with them, and visitors feel welcome with all the common spaces, lounges, sunrooms, and patios that look out over landscaped lawns with flower beds and bird feeders.
Valley View Village runs a full continuum of care model, so someone can move in and find the help they need as care needs change, and assisted living services help with activities of daily living--things like bathing, dressing, transfers, or medication management, plus meal prep and diabetic diets, and there's strong memory care support, including activities and safe spaces for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the health center next door handles rehab, outpatient therapy, and long-term care for folks recovering or in need of more skilled nursing. People can enjoy a steady daily and weekly calendar with activities on and off-site, including fitness classes, gardening clubs, Wii bowling, BBQs, movie nights, Bible study, live performances, seminars, outings, and shopping trips, and there's plenty of social life with club gatherings, game nights, and community events, all put together by professional activity directors, so nobody's left out for long if they want company, and for quiet times there's a library with computers and books, a wellness center, and a spa room with a whirlpool tub.
Meals get served restaurant-style in the dining room three times a day, kitchen staff accommodate special dietary needs, and anyone who needs help can get escorted to meals for the first few days until familiar with the place, and if anyone wants a snack or coffee, the café is always nearby. On-site beauty salon and barber help everyone look their best, and various outdoor spaces--gardens, patios, sunrooms, and walking paths--give people a place to relax together or enjoy the sun. Security is around-the-clock with 24-hour staff, emergency call systems, and residents get monthly health checks and can build a care plan with help from nursing staff who keep an eye on things. Scheduled transport takes residents out for events and errands or to run to the doctor, and the building's connected design keeps living areas close to the shared spaces-no long treks in bad weather.
Valley View Village doesn't require a buy-in and tries to be an affordable option for seniors who want an active, welcoming life without giving up care as they need more support, and there's a long history of compassionate staff and a neighborhood feel, shown in the way residents keep pets, decorate for holidays, and lead some activities themselves. The whole place is designed for comfort and convenience, with craftsman-style apartments, cozy corners, fireplaces, and outdoor sunrooms, so people can settle in for a while, see friends, and know that help's always right there as they age. The community's friendly, organized, and offers seniors a chance to enjoy life with as much or as little help as they want, right there in Des Moines.
