Since 1959, Del Rio residents have received care from Val Verde Medical Center, and it's still going strong.

As the only full-service acute care hospital in the county, Val Verde Medical Center is a critical health-care resource for the area. The facility provides more than 90 beds, a level IV trauma center, a full-service imaging center, an intensive care unit and much more.

Forging a Partnership with Methodist Healthcare

The name Methodist in South Texas is synonymous with high quality healthcare. In 2010, VVRMC entered into a management agreement with Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio. Through this agreement, VVRMC is able to tap into the rich resources available to them to help enhance quality and further develop clinical areas so that there is more depth and breadth to the services offered locally.

Constantly Growing

Attracting the best doctors to Del Rio is a top priority. In recent years, VVRMC has been successful in expanding orthopedics, nephrology and cardiovascular specialties. The hospital has also opened a weekend urgent care clinic that will help alleviate the stresses placed on the emergency department and help to more appropriately triage those patients who need quick in-and-out care when their doctor's office is usually closed.

A Top 10 Employer

VVRMC is vital to the local economy. It is one of the top 10 employers in the county, with more than 400 employees. Nearly 40 of those employees have more than 25 years of service. The medical center is a great place to work, as evidenced by strong employee engagement scores year over year. The hospital fosters a spirit of teamwork and has a culture that supports a healthy work environment.

Assisted Living

Del Rio also offers assisted living at Country Place Home Plus, which accommodates mature adults age 75 and older, and provides an intimate, comfortable environment. The facility comprises 3,600 square feet and includes eight bedrooms with attached bathrooms. Residents are served three nutritious meals daily and can enjoy amenities such as free wireless Internet and cable television, an outdoor patio, landscaped grounds and more.

An additional assisted living facility is in the planning stages and is scheduled to open in the area in the future.