Who We Are

Ionel and Lucia Dumitrascu are medically trained professionals with over 40 years of combined healthcare experience in the medical field. They are passionate about providing the highest level of care for vulnerable adults and the elderly.

Ionel (John) graduated as an RN in 1995 and in 2003 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winona State University earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He has extensive experience in a hospital setting from his work at Mayo Clinic and home health care agencies. John found providing care in homes so rewarding that his dream became to provide care in a facility of his own. In 2011 he fulfilled his dream and opened Oak Valley Home. John is deeply involved in the lives of those he cares for. He is extremely compassionate and has the expertise to serve the elderly, and those with complex needs.

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Lucia was a “Professor Principal” which was the highest qualification for practicing physical therapy in Romania. She was the physical therapist for the top Olympic athletes until she came to the United States to continue her education. Lucia earned a Masters in Science in physical therapy in 1994 and received the high honor of the Mayo Outstanding Clinician Award for the class of 1994. She continues to work as a physical therapist at Mayo with an expertise in geriatrics, orthopedics, cancer, neurological, transplant and lymphedema patients.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Cheryl Matz    
Apr 11, 2024

John and Lucia took care of my brother for 6 years. I can't say enough about the exceptional care that was provided for Mark, which certainly gave our family peace of mind. I found them to be caring, thoughtful, and competent, and their medical backgrounds gave them the knowledge and experience to care for special needs folks like my brother. They went above and beyond to make his last years as comfortable and fulfilling as possible, something for which I will be forever grateful to them and all of their exceptional staff. I would highly recommend their beautiful home to anyone that is looking for a facility to entrust their loved-one's care.

Carole Achterhof    
Mar 06, 2024

My daughter began living at Oak Valley Home four and a half years ago. She had been left quadriplegic after a one-car accident when she was 16 years old. After she emerged from a two-year coma, she lived in our home for 30 years. As the years passed and we grew older, it became obvious that she would need younger, more resourceful "parents". Numerous facilities in our area failed to meet our hopes and expectations for our daughter. Miraculously, we met John and Lucia and our burdens were lifted. They welcomed Marta into their lives and she made the transition from Mom and Dad to her new foster parents seamlessly. As an extra bonus they also had "Lola", a protective German Shepherd, and the pet she had wanted for most of her life. Although she couldn't walk or speak, Marta constantly thrived in John and Lucia's loving, compassionate care. They loved Marta as they might love their own child. My husband died three years ago and Marta died less than two weeks ago, and the pain of those losses was lessened tremendously by having John and Lucia in our lives.

L Borden    
Jan 20, 2020

Oak Valley Home is a lovely and comfortable home with great and attentive care. John and Lucia Dumitrascu are very skilled and thoughtful caregivers who care deeply for the health and well being of their clients. The setting is beautiful and the house and rooms extremely clean. Meals are homemade and delicious. Their attention to detail and to the comfort of their clients is exceptional. My family member lived at Oak Valley for 2 years and was well cared for and formed a close friendship with John and Lucia. We are extremely grateful for their care and all the staff at Oak Valley.

David McGill    
Dec 29, 2019

After a series of less than acceptable placements, we were lucky to find a spot at Oak Valley. Mom responded almost immediately to the exceptional care, excellent nutrition, and beautiful setting. Lucia and John have created a loving, caring, healthy, comfortable and absolutely beautiful home for the residents. Perhaps the best testament to the quality of this place is expressed by Oak Valley’s nursing assistants and care staff. All of them are so grateful to be part of this team, to be given the time and space to develop relationships and truly care for the residents.

Doug McGill    
Dec 19, 2019

Oak Valley Home in our family's experience is a wonderful place. Our Mom is elderly with profound dementia and has all the high-care needs that go along with that condition. Before we discovered Oak Valley Home, she struggled through several years at one well-known care facility in town after another, suffering frequent infections, dire physical complications, and emergency room visits due to neglect and unskilled care. When Mom entered Oak Valley Home three years ago, all those problems stopped immediately and completely she's been her happy and smiling self ever since. They see and appreciate Mom herself at Oak Valley first and foremost, not primarily her dementia. So they treat her like a family member with utmost dignity, sensitivity and skill. Oak Valley truly gave our family our beautiful Mom back to us again. John and Lucia bring decades of professional experience and personal passion for service to the job every day. Likewise every staff member brings the highest level of skilled and loving care to all the residents at Oak Valley Home. For these reasons and more, we couldn't really put our gratitude sufficiently in words for John, Lucia and the Oak Valley staff.

Aaron Lagergren    
Dec 13, 2019

My wife spent two wonderful years at Oak Valley Home in Rochester, mn. They have the best caregivers! The staff is always attentive and available 24/7. Everything my wife needed for her care was provided. They provide a safe, clean, and peaceful environment for their residents. Thank you so very much to the staff.

Morgan Creger    
Dec 13, 2019

The Dumitrascu’s house is an excellent choice for health care. From the bright and cheery house, to the all organic food to the excellent medical care and caring supervision from the friendly staff, you can't find a better place to live.