About Us

Laura Whitmore

The Courtyard of Loveland, Inc. opened in March of 1989 and, since its inception, has set the benchmark for standards of quality for assisted living facilities and board and care homes for all of Colorado.

Kay vonMetzger, Donna Larson and Linda Vernon joined forces in 1987. Having first-hand experience with the problems of aged loved ones and meeting the needs of the frail elderly, they set out to provide a safe, home-like environment where the elderly could have a voice in and control over their day-to-day activities while having needed physical and medical oversight.

Kay, Donna and Linda have all lived in the Loveland/Berthoud community for over 25 years. They have all been married for over 30 years and have grown children. Their varied expertise gives the Courtyard a full complement of caring, professional, knowledgeable women who are rooted in their community and believe wholeheartedly in the assisted living concept.

Linda currently owns L.V. Interiors, LLC, a design firm, and co-owns Designs, a retail clothing firm. She has been in the home and commercial interior design business for 19 years. Linda's attentive design influence has created and continually maintains the beautiful, home-like atmosphere you see throughout the building and outdoor gardens.

Donna is a former elementary school teacher and currently manages property and farms with her husband. They own Professional Design Builders, Inc., a commercial construction firm responsible for the major renovation of the Courtyard into a gracious, neighborhood living center for the elderly. She continues to oversee building operations and monitor financial procedures at the Courtyard.

Kay is a registered nurse who, after growing Colorado Home Care (ProCare) for 14 years, recently sold her 400 employee home health company. Kay reviews and monitors the Courtyard's health and medical policies and procedures. Her insight into the needs of the elderly helped to mold the Courtyard's design arid healthy living style.

The Courtyard's mission is to provide choices to the elderly about their daily living and nurture an atmosphere of dignity and well being for its residents. The Courtyard strives to improve their overall health and independence through oversight of their medical, social, nutritional and wellness activities.