Our Team

Chelsae R. Urrabazo, MLS, BSN, RN

Owner & Nurse Administrator
Chelsae.urrabazo@countrylifeal.com

Chelsae R. Urrabazo is the sole owner and nurse administrator of Country Life Assisted Living, a 16-bed Type B assisted living facility serving Medina, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties. A licensed registered nurse in Texas, she brings more than 25 years of comprehensive experience in geriatric healthcare, long-term care operations, and patient advocacy. Chelsae proudly serves in both administrative and clinical roles within the facility, ensuring compassionate, resident-centered care grounded in safety, dignity, and excellence.

Chelsae began her nursing career in 2001 with the Baptist Health System in geriatric home health, then transitioned into multiple healthcare leadership roles and ultimately established and operated her own assisted living facility. She is a graduate of Galen College of Nursing, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Dedicated to advancing her education and expertise, Chelsae is currently pursuing a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Healthcare Law, Policy & Management at Texas A&M School of Law, with graduation planned in Spring 2026. She also trained through the Texas A&M Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing, completing the classroom education required for certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) in partnership with the Office of the Texas Attorney General, training she continues to build upon professionally. Additionally, Chelsae has been accepted into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Leadership program at Penn State University, which she began in January 2026.

A lifelong resident of Medina County, Chelsae now raises her family on her family’s ranch. She is married to Joey Urrabazo, and together they have three children. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys ranch life, cooking, playing sports with her kids, planning family travel, and hosting holiday gatherings.

Joey Urrabazo, MBA

Business Consultant & Support Team Member

Joey Urrabazo joined the Country Life Assisted Living team in 2015 after a successful career in teaching and coaching. Although he has since transitioned to a full-time analyst role in the energy sector, he remains an integral part of the Country Life team, providing business, operational, and strategic support as needed.

Joey graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, where he also played college football. He later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University. Continuing to expand his professional expertise, Joey is currently pursuing a Master of Supply Chain Management through Penn State University.

Born and raised in Medina County, Joey now raises his family on the family ranch. He is married to Chelsae R. Urrabazo, and together they have three children. Outside of work, Joey enjoys ranch life, cooking, sports, hunting, and planning family vacations.

Ricardo A. Montemayor, MD

Facility Medical Director

Dr. Montemayor serves as the medical director at Country Life Assisted Living. He has been a licensed physician in Texas since 1991 and operates a private practice in San Antonio, known as Montemayor Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Montemayor is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has served the San Antonio community for over thirty years. He is dedicated to treating his patients with compassion, dignity, and honesty and offers a wide range of clinical services to patients from adolescents to geriatrics. Dr. Montemayor is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Montemayor graduated in 1990 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School.

Dr. Montemayor was born and raised in Bexar County, where he now raises his family. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, cooking, playing sports, and volunteering as a ringside physician at local amateur and professional boxing matches.

Christy A. Gutierrez

Facility Manager
christy.gutierrez@countrylifeal.com

Christy joined the Country Life Assisted Living management team in 2015. She has collaborated with Chelsae, the owner, for more than 15 years in various healthcare areas. 

Christy has 15 years of experience in various aspects of geriatric healthcare. She started her career at Atascosa Health Center in 2010.

Christy was born and raised in Atascosa County, where she currently raises her family. She and her husband, Efraim Gutierrez, have five children. When she’s not working, Christy enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, cooking, practicing yoga, and enjoying moments with her grandchildren.