Long Term Care

Long Term Care Services for Veterans

The Veteran’s Administration (the VA) makes long-term care support available for qualifying veterans in several ways.

VA Community Living Centers (CLCs)

CLCs are VA owned and operated. Veterans can receive nursing level care, including assistance with activities of daily living. Veterans are encouraged to make their rooms feel home-like by decorating their rooms and they can participate in activities. These facilities are pet friendly, meaning pets can visit or live with the veteran.

Community Nursing Homes

Veterans can live full-time in Community Nursing Homes and receive skilled nursing care. Eligibility for a Community Nursing Home
is based on clinical need and setting availability Services include:

  • 24-hour skilled nursing care (such as
    wound care or help with IV
    medication)
  • Occupational and physical therapy
  • Access to social work services
  • Some Community Nursing Homes also
    provide:
  • Short term rehab services
  • Hospice and palliative care for the end
    of life
  • Special care for dementia

State Veteran Homes

Homes are facilities that provide eligible Veterans with nursing home, domiciliary, or adult day care. These facilities are owned and operated by state governments. Each state establishes eligibility and admission criteria for its homes, and some State Veterans Homes may admit non-Veteran spouses and gold star parents. Click here for a directory of State Veterans Homes.

Other Services

Other VA long-term care benefits are described on va.org. They include home and community based services, resives provided in residential settings, and options outside the VA.

If you still have questions after reviewing the VA website, call toll-free, 1-877-222-VETS (8387), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm (CST) or contact your VA social worker. Find a VA social worker in your area.

Published by
David McGuffey

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