Apple Valley Sr Housing

Pros

• The place is described as a very nice place to spend time.
• The son showed care by trying to help his mother.
• The son stayed twice a week to assist his mother.

Cons

• The management incessantly harassed the elderly mother.
• Kathy Flynn demanded the visitor leave, citing "her rules."
• She banged on the door and behaved aggressively, described by the reviewer as frightening.
• The ongoing harassment distressed the mother and led the son to distance himself for weeks.
• Kathy Flynn hid from the family after the mother's death and refused to meet face-to-face.
• She is described as abusive to the elderly and as hiding evil motives behind a friendly appearance.
• Families fear her and her husband and won't allow their loved ones to be alone with her.

Review

An elderly woman, aged 80, faced what she described as relentless harassment from the management of the place where she lived. The reviewer portrays a quiet, deteriorating sense of safety and dignity for a senior who simply needed steady, respectful help. The account paints a picture of an environment that was supposed to be a supportive home for the aging, yet instead became a source of ongoing pressure and distress, leaving a family frustrated and desperate for any relief.

To try to bridge the gap between need and support, the reviewer's family leaned on a family member to step in. The son began visiting twice a week to assist his mother, hoping to alleviate some of the strain and ensure she wasn't left to cope alone. They also sought help from the office of the aging, a resource that is often expected to stand in the gap for seniors and their families. Unfortunately, the reviewer says that this route produced a long, unhelpful list of obstacles rather than real, tangible aid.

Central to the complaint is a staff member named Kathy Flynn. The reviewer describes Kathy as going directly to the mother's door and instructing the son to leave, citing "HER RULES" as the justification. The encounter is depicted as aggressive and unsettling, with Kathy allegedly banging on the door in a manner described by the family as "crazy." The effect on the mother was devastating in the moment, and the reviewer emphasizes that this confrontation broke her mother emotionally. The sense of fear and humiliation tied to these interactions is a through line throughout the narrative.

Because the harassment continued, the son withdrew from trying to help for a period - three weeks, in fact. The reviewer links this absence to a profound consequence: the mother died soon after. While the connection is presented as a direct outcome of the ongoing pressures and the emotional toll of the harassment, the account frames it as a chain of cause and effect driven by the hostile treatment she endured and the lack of consistent support at a vulnerable time in her life.

In the wake of the mother's death, the reviewer says that Kathy Flynn avoided direct contact with the family and even with the mother's relatives. She refused to meet face to face, and the family believes she knew exactly what had been done and how it affected them. The portrayal is of someone who, openly noted as abusive toward the elderly, nonetheless presents a cover of sweetness to the outside world. The reviewer suggests that this demeanor is part of a pattern meant to conceal harmful conduct from those who could hold her accountable.

The broader consequence, according to the account, is fear among other families connected to the same facility. The reviewer claims that these families hesitate to let their loved ones interact alone with Kathy Flynn and her husband, fearing similar treatment. There is a strong call for accountability and protection for the elderly, with the insistence that someone must stand up for residents who cannot always advocate for themselves. The overall sentiment is one of frustration, anger, and a plea for intervention to prevent others from suffering as the reviewer's family did.

All of these points culminate in a closing observation that juxtaposes a place described as "a very nice place to spend time" with a harsh, distressing reality for those living through its management. The reviewer's experience is presented as a warning: behind the veneer of kindness and routine care, there can be a pattern of intimidation and neglect that harms the elderly and devastates their families. The message is clear for anyone who will listen: take seriously the concerns of seniors and their loved ones, and demand accountability from those entrusted with their care.

Pharmacies

• Keeseville Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
• Kinney Drugs (7.9 miles)
• The Prescription Shoppe (9 miles)
• Epic Pharmacies (9.1 miles)
• Condo Pharmacy (9.1 miles)
• Walgreens (14.6 miles)
• Willsboro Pharmacy (15.3 miles)

Hospitals

• CVPH Medical Center (7.1 miles)
• BHSN Residential (8.9 miles)
• CVPH MRI Waiting Room (8.9 miles)
• Cvph Medical Center (9 miles)
• The Foundation of CVPH (9 miles)
• Bhsn Apartment Program (9.1 miles)

Restaurants

• Clare & Carl's Hot Dog Stand (7.6 miles)
• Burger King (8.2 miles)
• Subway (8.2 miles)
• Valcour Brewing Company (8.3 miles)
• Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (8.5 miles)
• Plattsburgh Brewing (8.5 miles)
• Wendy's (8.5 miles)

Transportation

• Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (8.1 miles)
• Amtrak (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

• Olva Rectory (8.1 miles)
• Newman Center Bi John Xxiii College Comm Parish (8.7 miles)
• Willsboro United Methodist Church (16.1 miles)
• St Joseph Church (16.4 miles)

Cafes

• Panera Bread (8.4 miles)
• Starbucks (8.6 miles)
• My Cup of Tea (8.7 miles)
• Starbucks (9 miles)
• Irises Cafe and Wine Bar (9.1 miles)
• Chapter One Coffee and Tea (9.1 miles)
• Scout & Co. (15.8 miles)

Physicians

• Clifford-Ledya, Cindy L (8.7 miles)
• Richard Frank Lutinski (8.9 miles)
• Plattsburgh Family Medicine (8.9 miles)
• Matarrese, Marissa Dr - Uvm Health Network Cvph Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery (9 miles)
• Advanced Women's Healthcare (9 miles)
• Lisa Mark, MD, FACS, Surgeon (9 miles)
• Cvph Health Center (9 miles)

Theaters

• Champlain Centre STM 8 (8.9 miles)

Parks

• Bailey Ave Playground (9.2 miles)
• Plattsburgh Monument (9.4 miles)
• Melissa Penfield Park (9.5 miles)
• Airport Park (11.6 miles)
• Delta Park (11.8 miles)
• Vt State Parks - Sandb (14.3 miles)
• Ethan Allen Park (14.7 miles)