Q. What is Assisted Living?

A. Assisted Living bridges the gap between Independent Living and skilled nursing care. It is the perfect opportunity for those who can still live independently but need a little extra assistance with the tasks of everyday living. Assisted Living provides the support and structure our residents need while still maintaining a lifestyle filled with activities, friends, and family.

Q. What services are offered in Assisted Living?

A. Valley View Assisted Living provides:

• 119 private apartments designed specifically for older individuals and couples.
• 24-hour nursing services with Licensed Practical Nurses or Emergency Medical Technicians.
• A state-of-the-art call system.
• A superior cafeteria-style restaurant serving meals three times a day.
• A full range of activities tailored for the Assisted Living community, as well as an amazing array of activities around the Village campus.
• Rehabilitation services on campus, including speech, occupational and physical therapy.

Q. How do I know if I need Independent Living or Assisted Living?

A. In many ways, these living options are indistinguishable; however one way to help you determine is to discuss these questions with your family and/or health care provider:

• Are you calling someone more than twice per week for help with daily tasks?
• Are you confused about your medications?
• Are you afraid of being alone?
• Are you falling down?
• Are you afraid of falling?
• Do you need help with meals and meal planning?
• Do you need assistance with bathing?
• Do you need assistance with dressing?
• Do you need help walking?
• Do you feel like you are imposing on your caregiver's time?

Q. What criteria do I have to meet to qualify for Assisted Living?

A. In order to qualify to live in Valley View Assisted Living, you must be:

• Under the care of a physician
• Physically and mentally able to get to and through a normal pathway to safety unassisted or with the use of assistive devices.
• Able to feed yourself with our without the use of assistive devices.
• Able to move yourself on and off of your bed, furniture, etc., without outside help.
• Able to manage your bowel and bladder functions.

Q. Do you offer Alzheimer’s care?

A. For people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, a sense of time and place are lost. For them, there is no time but the present. Therefore, the Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Program at Valley View Assisted Living recognizes the importance of making every one of these moments as joyful as possible. We offer specialized programming and care for every hour of every day, including adaptations to the physical environment that encourage independence along with a sense of constancy and stability. Read more about our Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Program.

Q. May I bring my own furniture?

A. Absolutely! We want you to make your new home to feel like home. Bring your own furniture that you’ve lived with for years, or furnish your new home with new pieces as you begin your new life. Whether you choose to bring belongings filled with old memories or create a home in which to create new memories, your home needs to feel like you belong there.

Q. May I bring a pet?

A. Unfortunately, no furry pets or birds are allowed to live at Valley View. However, visitors may bring your pet to visit you from time to time.

Q. Do you offer activities?

A. We pride ourselves on the active lifestyle available to our residents. At least five to six planned activities are scheduled each day, either through the Valley View Activity Department, or through activities elsewhere on campus, even on weekends.

Q. What is the difference between moving to Assisted Living vs. staying in Independent Living and contracting with your Home Health and LifeStyle services to provide the assistance I need?

A. The key difference between these two options is socialization. At Valley View Assisted Living, we encourage neighbors to get to know each other and we encourage residents to get out of their apartments. Between the comfortable common areas, the scheduled activities, and our spacious dining room, Valley View residents have lots of opportunities to interact with others in an easy-to-negotiate setting that meets their physical needs.

Learn more about Valley View.

We hope this answers some of your questions, and invite you to visit and discover John Knox Village for yourself. We look forward to seeing you.

For information, or to arrange a private tour, call (816) 347-2700 or click here to contact us by email.