Crestview Assisted Living at MapleGrove

Colorado is home to approximately 143,000 veterans who served in WWII, the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  From the beaches at Normandy, the frigid mountains of North Korean and the harrowing jungles of Vietnam; our veterans fought valiantly in the name of freedom.  We can never repay those who sacrificed so much, but we can remember them by name.Allan R. Simpson enlisted in the Army when he was just 17 years old.  As he completed his basic training at Schofield Army base in Hawaii, he had no idea that he would endure some of the most grueling conditions in the Chosin Reservoir region of North Korea.  Working as an Army Mountaineer, Simpsons assignment was demolishing bridges to prevent enemy troop mobilization in regions where temperatures regularly dipped to 25 below zero.   Honorably discharged after 3 years of service, Simpson endured chronic medical conditions tied to the severe frostbite he acquired while in North Korea.  Allan R. Simpson, and all those who served before and after him, are heroes.As Colorados 143,000 WWII, Korean and Vietnam War veterans age rises, the need for skilled nursing and assisted Living facilities has increased.  The Veterans Administration offers skilled nursing facilities in Colorado, however there are no VA Assisted Livings in Colorado.  The dream of providing room and board, quality medication oversight, transportation, and a welcoming homestyle environment became a passion for Crestview Assisted Livings owner Rick Simpson when he learned of this gap in care.  My dad served and sacrificed.  I wanted to do something tangible to give back.- Rick SimpsonLaunching in 2021, nine veterans have made the Allan R. Simpson Veterans Residential Care Quarters home!  Many of whom have used their Aid and Attendance benefits to offset costs.  Upon reflection of the facilities first highly successful year, Simpson said, We mean it when we say, Because you served firstIt is our greatest honor to now serve you.  Editors Note: This article was submitted by Nancy Ruminski, Care Director for Crestview Assisted Living Care Campus. For more information she may be reached at 719-473-6339