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Grand Valley Health Care Center in Van Nuys, CA

Grand Valley Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Van Nuys, CA.

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Grand Valley Health Care Center in Van Nuys, CA

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13524 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 126 reviews
5 stars
88
4 stars
15
3 stars
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2 stars
1
1 stars
17

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Overall Review of Grand Valley Health Care Center

common 58 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind and responsive.

Many reviews highlight staff members who are patient, attentive, and professional, with people also mentioning clear explanations and helpful check-ins. Several families describe peace of mind because they felt their loved one was being looked after and that questions were answered. A few negative reviews raise concerns about unresponsiveness at night and problems with how care was handled, but the overall pattern in the reviews still centers on supportive staff interactions.

common 22 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Reviews frequently point to a clean, well-kept facility.

A number of residents and visitors say the building is clean and comfortable, including comments about the facility smelling fresh and rooms looking maintained. Some also mention staff visibility and a generally organized environment. On the other hand, several negative reviews complain about odors and overall cleanliness, including reports of urine smell and dirt or outdated conditions.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed feedback

Dining is a mixed point, with praise and complaints in the reviews.

Some reviewers describe the food as good or decent, and one mentions an alternative menu to help with dietary preferences. Others say meals were vile, not very good, or inconsistent with what was desired for their diet. A few also connect food impressions to a broader experience, but the dining feedback is clearly not uniform.

  • Residents gather in a nursing home dining area, participating in a social event with balloons and community interaction.
common 21 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support

Physical and occupational therapy are a major focus of stays.

Several reviews recommend the place specifically for rehabilitation, describing physical therapists as knowledgeable and encouraging. Families also talk about progress their loved ones made and feeling confident in therapy plans. In contrast, some negative reviews question how mobility training was carried out, while others mention limited activities beyond therapy, which affected how they felt day to day.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Night staffing and call-light concerns

A subset of reviews describe issues with night coverage and follow-through.

Some reviewers report that call lights were not answered promptly and that night staffing felt insufficient, with care needs left unmet for periods of time. There are also comments about medications not being given on schedule and patients having to reach out to family during late hours. These concerns appear alongside more positive feedback about daytime staff in other reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (4 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (4 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (18 miles away) Los Angeles International (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Van Nuys, California, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior living needs. With multiple pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS nearby, accessing medications and healthcare services is convenient. For medical emergencies, Kaiser Permanente Emergency is just 1.2 miles away. In terms of outdoor recreation, there are several parks within a few miles' radius including Lake Balboa Park and Coldwater Canyon Park for leisurely walks or picnics. The area also features a range of dining options from fast food chains like McDonald's to local Mexican grill restaurants like La Corona Mexican Grill. Transportation options are easily accessible with the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal and North Hollywood Metro Station nearby for travel convenience. Additionally, there are places of worship such as Immanuel Bible Church and entertainment venues like Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria for social activities. Overall, this neighborhood provides a blend of essential services and recreational facilities suitable for senior residents seeking a comfortable and active lifestyle in Van Nuys.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Emergency (1.2 miles)
  • Veterans Administration (4.3 miles)
  • Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (5.8 miles)
  • Providence St Joseph Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (1.3 miles)
  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute (2 miles)

Parks

  • Playground (1.3 miles)
  • Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park (2.9 miles)
  • Lake Balboa Park (4.3 miles)
  • Coldwater Canyon Park (5.1 miles)
  • Fryman Canyon Park (5.1 miles)
  • Encino Bike Path (5.2 miles)
  • Franklin Canyon Park (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • La Corona Mexican Grill (3.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (3.2 miles)
  • North Hollywood Metro Station (3.7 miles)
  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (3.7 miles)
  • Burbank Airport Ride Share Pick Up (4.2 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (4.2 miles)
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (4.3 miles)
  • Terminal A (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Bible Church (3.5 miles)
  • St Michael & All Angels (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria (3.9 miles)
  • Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (6.2 miles)
  • AMC Burbank 16 (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

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