Valley Memorial Hospital is a nursing home community in Livermore, CA.
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1111 East Stanley Boulevard, Livermore, CA 94550
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many residents and visitors describe staff as professional, welcoming, and responsive to concerns.
Across multiple reviews, people mention staff being welcoming and taking time to answer questions or make sure someone feels comfortable. Some describe efficient check-in and quick access to care. Others also highlight kindness and compassion during difficult medical moments, including getting admitted when needed.
Several reviews note that staff explain care clearly and provide status updates.
Some reviewers say staff walked them through what was happening in detail, rather than leaving them unsure. A few also describe receiving updates on status, or being helped with next steps while they were on-site. Together, the reviews suggest communication is a key strength for many visits.
Billing issues and unexpected charges come up repeatedly in reviews.
Several reviews call out problems with billing, including being charged in ways they did not expect and concerns about the overall cost. Others describe a lack of transparency about facility fees or the way services were billed. A few reviewers specifically link these issues to feeling overcharged or frustrated with the process.
A subset of reviews report long waits after arriving for care.
Some reviewers describe arriving for an appointment and still not seeing a doctor after a long period of time. Others mention extensive wait time during testing, even when they arrived early. These comments point to variability in how quickly care is provided on-site.
A few reviews emphasize feeling safe and protected during care.
A couple of reviewers describe feeling protected and safe, and they praise the overall care they received during more serious situations. Another review frames the facility as a good place to stay while healing. While not universal, these comments add balance to the more critical experiences.
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26 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
San Jose International (23 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (24 miles away)
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 Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesValley Memorial Hospital is located at 1111 East Stanley Boulevard, Livermore, CA 94550 in Stanislaus County, California
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