The Doak Walker Care Center replaced the former Extended Care Center when it opened on the Yampa Valley Medical Center campus in November 2000. This 59-bed skilled nursing center provides care and rehabilitation for elderly and convalescing adults.

Residents enjoy cheerful sunrooms, landscaped courtyards, an exercise/therapy room, spacious dining rooms, cozy fireplace lounges, and quality care with compassion and dignity.

There are several governmental agencies that conduct surveys and ratings on elder care facilities.The primary purpose of this website is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country including the local Routt County facilities.

The site tells you about the

Nursing Home: including the number of beds and type of ownership.

In 2000, Colorado voters amended the Colorado Constitution and created a senior property tax exemption. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of actual value of the property is exempt. This exemption is effective beginning January 1, 2002 on property taxes billed in 2003.

The Haven is an innovative, state-of-the-art, assisted living facility for twenty residents. It provides beautiful, homelike living accommodations where medications are given as prescribed, where companionship is a constant, and where proper nutrition is provided. Residents at The Haven are encouraged to do as much as they are able. Exercise programs take place regularly, and walking is encouraged.