• Oversee the vision, dental, medical, therapeutic, and mental health needs of each Rancher.
• Manage, track, and facilitate all health-related appointments
• Provide medical care/consultation, including on-site first aid and basic care, making house calls, and monitoring living environments
• Monitor and coordinate medication administration for each Rancher through a sophisticated, web-based tracking system similar to those used in hospitals
• Promote healthy nutrition through collaboration with the Rainbow Acres master chef and in support of the specific nutritional requirements of the Ranchers
• Maintain health records and OSHA paperwork
• Coordinate with Rancher families on insurance coverage and maintenance
• Work with Rainbow Acres’ benefits coordinator to ensure Ranchers have the best coverage available based on their eligibility
• Partner with Northern Arizona University Speech Department, whose students provide on-site speech therapy for Ranchers
• Host outside resources on-site to meet needs in the following areas: Physical Therapy, Mobile Lab; and Portable X-ray
• Educate caregivers, staff, and Ranchers on standards for health and safety practices
• Give back to the local community through an annual “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” and several Blood Drives each year that are open to the public
• Gratefully receive and manage donated health supplies such as first aid items, over-the-counter medicines, and personal hygiene products for Ranchers with limited resources

A team of RNs, LPNs, and support staff, maintain medical records and appointments. The Ranchers view the Health and Wellness Center staff and nurses as trusted friends.