Valley View Village Celebrates 60 Years
Valley View Village Celebrating 60 Years: A trusted community in Des Moines, IA, providing care and support to residents since 1963.
2023 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award
Valley View Village is proud to receive the 2023 Pinnacle Customer Service Award in Skilled Nursing, Independent Living, and Assisted Living categories.
Valley View Village Nursing Assistant Harrison Palmer
Cassia is inspired by Harrison’s story and by all employees who make it a priority to help their co-workers. We are thrilled to be able to honor Harrison!
Chef Chuck’s Career at Trinity Springs
Last month, Cassia’s Trinity Springs community in Oxford, Florida celebrated the one year anniversary of Chef Charles (Chuck) Casamasima. Chef Chuck has more than thirty years experience in the culinary field. He has opened many restaurants in Florida, including resorts in Disney World.
Short-term Rehabilitation
As you know, life doesn’t always go according to plan. A fall or accident can happen at any time. Maybe you, your spouse, or maybe a parent has sustained an injury and has to go to the hospital. The physician recommends skilled care to get strong enough to go home. How do you decide where to go? What are your options? What choices do you have?
Senior Living Options – Skilled, Respite, Hospice – What’s the Difference?
Earlier this month we briefly explained some of the differences between Independent Living and Assisted Living. This month let’s focus on higher levels of living. Here are some options for when your loved one may need more continuous supervision to remain independent, whether that’s on a short term or long care basis.
Senior Living Options – What is the Difference?
Senior care lingo can be confusing. What does it all mean? What does each level of living offer and what choice is best for your loved one? This month, let’s focus on Independent Living and Assisted Living. Keep in mind some communities may offer even more specialized programs than the options below. This is a good starting reference point for your search.
The Little Gray Box
The day was June 1, 1963. The first 3x5 index card in “The Little Gray Box” belongs to, Pauline Crume, otherwise known as Polly. To my knowledge and as the story has been told, Polly moved in and slept in the back office to listen for/and answer the switchboard. (Think Ruth Buzzi’s, Ernestine, “One ringy dingy”) The switchboard was a lot of cords that you stuck in the holes and flip a switch to connect the calls.
The Chihuahua Wagon
When I say “Chihuahua”, you say “Wagon”.Chihuahua. Wagon. Chihuahua! Wagon! By Wendi Dressen Director of Volunteer Engagement. What is a Chihuahua Wagon and what does it have to do with volunteering at Cassia? So glad…
Iowa man hopeful vaccine will help reunite him with his wife of 67 years
KCCI News 8 Article Marvin and Rosie Hollingshead have been married for 67 years. Rosie started living at the senior living community Valley View Village in early 2020. “They take such good care of her,”…
