Don't jump through hoops applying here unless you have a minimum of $500,000 to invest and a clean bill of health. Preexisting conditions usually rule you out and the monthly rental rate are raised yearly. It's not for the average person, certainly not affordable for most and I found the office staff to be rude and unsympathetic. So don't waste your time. You will be disappointed before you ever get there. It's a rich man or woman's paradise. I'm sure they hope you'll pass away before you need more expensive continuing care.
Willow Valley Communities
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care
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Reviews of Willow Valley Communities
Assisted Living Reviews for Willow Valley Communities
July 13, 2021
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Independent Living Reviews for Willow Valley Communities
June 20, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
Get beyond marketing. Talk with an attorney. The contract is one-sided with all power to the community owner. (some of this is industry wide, not just here). There is a lot to like, but if you have a problem with your residence, this community management likely won't spend a penny after move-in. Some have serious problems. All else fades if you do not have a good residence. If you try to work things out, in can take months or longer. If you try to transfer, it is unlikely you can, partly due to lack of available residences or you are last on a long waiting list, or your reason to move is not approved (it is hard to get, especially if you moved before). And your new residence can have problems, and it will be likely impossible to move again (at a cost to you each move). The waiting list is not transparent and it can take years if ever, and you pay more for a new home that increases with delay, and pay more if you leave by loss of entrance fee. You have no rights nor power. Think before you leap. If you are in your 80's or very frail, it may not matter if your home has problems, but if you are young you may be here decades, and you can be stuck. There are no state laws to protect those in independent living, except some regulations about financial reporting.
November 15, 2020
I am/was a resident of this facility
The facilities are great as are the staff members. I am very happy that we can afford to live here and enjoy all of the the amenities, although COVID has reduced the number of activities and facilities that can be used. A word of caution... Although WVCCRC is non-profit, their contractors are not. Every change you make to your dwelling (except for a few included changes) costs money. If you do not use their approved contractors or appliances, WV is not responsible for any repairs or damages if something goes wrong (e.g. a water leak from your unapproved refrigerator that damages other apartments). Be very cautious. Food is OK during COVID, was better during prior visits.
May 13, 2014
I visited this facility
Willow Valley Communities was one of the best around here. It was an excellent facility and very expensive. It was a huge complex with a number of new apartments and cottages, and they continued to grow. I was there a couple of times, and it was a beautiful campus. I would definitely consider this place if I could afford it.
Continuing Care Retirement Community Reviews for Willow Valley Communities
July 04, 2020
I visited this facility
I visited Willow Valley. It's a continuing care community, but it's not diverse. I am a white woman, but I like diversity in my life. It's all old white people, and I don't like it. They have studios there. I like it because it's somewhat in the country, and there's a level of independence there, but I don't like the weather anymore in the northeast. They offer people the opportunity to spend an overnight stay or a weekend stay. They had very few single people living there, mostly older married people. It's very desirable in terms of geographic for me. You can easily get to Wilmington or Philadelphia, and it's near Delaware and the Poconos. It's very well designed. It's near the suburbs, which is a beautiful location. There's train service, you got a major airport, and you're not that far from the Lehigh Valley either in Pennsylvania.
About Willow Valley Communities
Willow Valley Communities enables people 55+ to enjoy a Life Lived Forward with elegant residences, a wide variety of activities, and resort-like amenities that focus on a mind, body, and spirit approach to wellness. As an A-rated Lifecare community, you’ll get the financial security of knowing your fees won’t increase because you later need personal care, skilled nursing care, or memory support.
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