Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH

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Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH

Pleasant Valley Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Derry, NH.

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8 Peabody Road, Derry, NH 03038

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

4.1 from 80 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
10
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
12

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Pleasant Valley Nursing Center Costs & Pricing

Pleasant Valley Nursing Center offers a competitive rate for its private rooms at $4,900 per month, positioning itself slightly above the average cost in Rockingham County, which stands at $4,708. However, it remains more affordable compared to the broader statewide average in New Hampshire, where private room rates reach approximately $5,170. This pricing structure indicates that while Pleasant Valley Nursing Center is priced just over the county average, it provides a value-driven option for residents seeking quality care without straying too far from the regional cost expectations. The center's commitment to delivering comprehensive services reflects its understanding of the balance between quality and affordability in skilled nursing care.

Floor plansPleasant Valley Nursing CenterRockingham CountyNew Hampshire
Private$4,900$4,708$5,170

Overall Review of Pleasant Valley Nursing Center

common 3 reviews mention this

Call bell response stands out

Residents and families describe quick help when they use the call bell.

Multiple reviewers say staff respond promptly when residents ring for help, including cases where help was needed for day-to-day needs. A few reviews mention delays or lack of assistance, but the larger pattern in the comments is that call-bell requests are taken seriously. Reviews also describe staff being reachable and helpful during visits and follow-up questions.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medical timelines are a concern

Some reviewers report serious problems with timely medical action.

A few reviews describe situations where antibiotics or hospital transfer were delayed, followed by worsening conditions. Other comments describe environments where families felt they had to push hard for action when medical help was needed. These concerns are paired with strong criticism of infection and symptom handling in at least a couple of cases.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Billing can feel unfair

Some families raise concerns about charges during hospital holds and billing follow-ups.

Two reviews specifically call out billing problems, including daily hold-bed charges when a resident went to the hospital and questions about oxygen billing. One reviewer also describes conflict around billing timing and involvement from case management. While many other comments focus on care quality, these billing-related issues show up as clear points of frustration.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Manchester (7 miles away) Manchester (7 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.6 miles)
  • Stumble Inn (1.3 miles)
  • 603 Beer Hall (1.9 miles)
  • Poor Boy's Diner (3 miles)
  • The Bacon Barn (4.4 miles)
  • Pipe Dream Brewing (5.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Women's Health Associates of Derry (0.4 miles)
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Derry (0.5 miles)
  • New England Heart Institute (0.7 miles)
  • Derry Pediatrics Professional Associates (1 miles)
  • Spindel Eye Associates (6.6 miles)
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (6.6 miles)
  • River Road Pediatrics (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Hannaford Bros (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)

Parks

  • East Derry Historic District (1.9 miles)
  • Griffin Park (7.1 miles)
  • Nuthin' But Good Times (7.2 miles)
  • Edward Roy Memorial Park (7.8 miles)
  • Merrimack Commons (8.4 miles)
  • Benson's Park (9.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Heav'nly Donuts (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (8.5 miles)
  • Honey Dew Donuts (8.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (6.4 miles)
  • Eastern Bank Business Center at Manchester Boston Regional Airport (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph Hospital Ob-Gyn Windham (6.7 miles)
  • Elliot Hospital Surgical Day Care (8.7 miles)
  • Elliot Hospital (8.7 miles)
  • Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (9.2 miles)

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