Valley Convalescent Center is a nursing home community in El Centro, CA.
Information last verified:
1700 South Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Some residents and families report medication mistakes with serious outcomes.
A small number of reviewers describe medication issues that they say led to emergency care or a rapid decline. These accounts include a wrong medication situation and a sedative dose concern. Because these are safety-related claims, it’s worth asking how medication is managed and how errors are prevented and handled.
Some reviewers report delayed help when residents needed assistance.
Two reviewers describe moments where they say staff didn’t respond promptly to urgent needs. One account mentions repeatedly pressing the call button without a response, and another mentions times when no one answers the phone or returns calls. Reviews like these suggest it’s important to clarify expected response times and escalation steps.
Dining experiences include both praise and mild reservations.
A couple of reviews mention food positively, including homemade-style meals and compliments about the fruit and soup. At least one review is less enthusiastic, describing the food as decent rather than standout. Together, the feedback suggests dining quality may vary by person and timing.
Cleanliness ratings range from praised to strongly criticized.
Some reviewers specifically mention the facility being clean, with a well-kept, decorated feel. Others report unpleasant odors and describe the building or beds as worn down. Because these comments conflict, prospective residents and families may want to visit at different times and look closely at housekeeping practices.
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123 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Imperial County (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesValley Convalescent Center is located at 1700 South Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243 in Imperial County, California
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