{"id":915,"date":"2020-03-30T14:28:29","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T14:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/?p=915"},"modified":"2021-05-25T18:34:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T18:34:59","slug":"va-nursing-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/va-nursing-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"VA Nursing Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VA nursing home care includes several programs and services that can help sick or disabled veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a Nursing Home?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nursing home is a care facility for individuals who do not\nrequire hospitalization, but can\u2019t be cared for at home, or need more\nassistance than the help provided at an assisted living facility.&nbsp; Nursing homes typically have skilled nurses\non staff 24 hours a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short-term Nursing Home Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>VA nursing home<\/strong> (also called a Community Living\nCenter) is a care facility where veterans receive skilled nursing care, including\nmedical assistance and help with daily living activities like bathing, dressing\nand mobility. It is a home-like environment for veterans who need care for a\nshort period of time, although long-term care may also be provided depending on\nthe circumstances. There are approximately 100 Community Living Centers\nthroughout the country. Many of them are near a VA medical center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility for a VA nursing home is based on need and\navailability. To qualify, the veteran:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must be enrolled in the VA health care system<\/li><li>Be physically and mentally stable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other requirements include the veteran:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Needs nursing home care for a service-connected\ndisability<\/li><li>Has a service-connected disability rating of 70%\nor more<\/li><li>Has a total disability rating based on\nunemployability<\/li><li>Received anything other than a dishonorable\ndischarge, unless otherwise determined by the VA <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VA may require the veteran to pay part of the cost of\nliving in a VA nursing home, depending on the person\u2019s service-connected\ndisability rating and financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some examples of VA Community Living Centers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/directory\/guide\/facility.asp?ID=53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Central\nCalifornia Health Care System<\/a> &#8211; A 60-bed Community Living Center located in\nFresno, California. The facility is connected to a VA 114-bed acute care,\ngeneral medical and surgical center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/directory\/guide\/facility.asp?id=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Ann Arbor Health\nCare System<\/a> \u2013 A 40-bed Community Living Center connected to a VA 102-bed\nacute care center. Located in Michigan, the VAAAHS services approximately\n70,000 veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/directory\/GUIDE\/facility.asp?ID=130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syracuse VAMC<\/a>\n\u2013 A 48-bed Community Living Center located in Syracuse, New York. It is\nconnected to a 189-bed medical and surgical center, 16-bed psychiatric center\nand 21-bed spinal cord injury center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here for a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/GERIATRICS\/docs\/VA_Community_Living_Center_Locations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list\nof Community Living Centers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long-term Nursing Home Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VA contracts with community nursing homes around the country\nto provide long-term care for veterans.&nbsp; <strong>Community\nNursing Home<\/strong>s offer skilled nursing care, occupational therapy, physical\ntherapy, dementia care and hospice\/palliative end of life care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VA may pay for some or all of a veteran\u2019s community\nnursing home costs depending on the veteran\u2019s service-connected disability\nstatus, level or disability and financial situation.&nbsp; Veterans who do not financially qualify for\nVA long-term nursing home care may be able to get financial assistance from\nMedicaid or the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State Veterans Nursing Homes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Veterans Nursing Homes were created after the Civil\nWar to provide care to homeless and disabled veterans. They can be found in all\n50 states and Puerto Rico. The facilities are owned and managed by state\ngovernments, not the Veterans Administration. Like other types of nursing\nhomes, eligibility is based on need of care and availability.&nbsp; Admissions criteria can vary depending on the\nState. Some State nursing homes allow non-veterans. The VA may provide\nfinancial assistance to help a veteran pay for the nursing home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example of a State Veterans Home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasvh.org\/state-homes\/statedir-info.cfm?id=160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambrosio\nGuillen Texas State Veterans Home<\/a> \u2013 A 160-bed skilled nursing facility\nlocated in El Paso, Texas. The veteran must meet various eligibility\nrequirements such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Needing long-term care as determined by a doctor<\/li><li>Be a resident of Texas at the time of\napplication for admission, or at date of entry into military service or\nresiding in Texas one year before application for admission<\/li><li>Not having received a dishonorable discharge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spouse, unmarried surviving spouse or Gold Star parents\nmay also be eligible for admission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasvh.org\/state-homes\/statedir.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click\nhere to find a directory of State VA Nursing Homes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other Programs and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commercial Residential Care Program<\/strong> &#8211; The VA\u2019s Community\nResidential Care (CRC) program is for veterans who have medical or psychiatric\nneeds and cannot live alone, but do not require hospital or nursing home care. &nbsp;The veteran will typically require help with\ndaily living activities like bathing, dressing and mobility. There are over 550\nCRC care facilities around the country that have been inspected and approved by\nthe VA. Types of facilities include board and care homes (residential homes),\npsychiatric residential care homes and assisted living facilities.&nbsp; The veteran pays for care at a CRC facility,\nwhich includes three home cooked meals, help with daily living activities like\nbathing, dressing and mobility, medication management and transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An example of a CRC program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.va.gov\/services\/mental_health\/Community_Residential_Care.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA\nBoston Health Care System<\/a> \u2013 The Boston CRC program provides supervised\nhousing and medical services to veterans who cannot live on their own. There\nare currently 20 privately owned CRC homes and group living facilities serving\napproximately 145 veterans in the Boston area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for this program the veteran must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a monthly income of at least $1,000<\/li><li>Be enrolled in the VA Boston Health Care System<\/li><li>Be medically and psychiatrically stable<\/li><li>Be able to take care of themselves with minimal\nsupervision<\/li><li>Be drug and alcohol free<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hospice Care<\/strong> \u2013 The VA provides comfort and care to\nveterans with terminal conditions who have less than 6 months to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Palliative Care<\/strong> \u2013 VA assistance with illness\nmanagement, help relieving suffering and symptoms. The goal of palliative care\nis to improve a person\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veterans who need skilled nursing facility care may qualify\nfor financial assistance through the VA\u2019s Aid and Attendance benefit program.\nAid and Attendance is a reimbursement for home care, board and care, adult day\ncare, assisted living and skilled nursing facility care. &nbsp;The veteran must have served at least 90 days\nof active duty with at least one day during an eligible wartime period and\nreceived anything other than a dishonorable discharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aid and Attendance pays up to $2,266 per month for a married\nveteran. The money is tax-free and does not need to be paid back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call one of our Benefit Consultants today at (877) 427-8065 to find out more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/aid-attendance-reducing-the-financial-burden-of-long-term-care\/\">Aid and Attendance<\/a> works and how you or a loved one can qualify for this long-term care financial assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VA nursing home care includes several programs and services that can help sick or disabled veterans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":916,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[162,179,141,173,9],"tags":[280,281,279,277,276,278],"class_list":["post-915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-assisted-living","category-board-and-care","category-daily-living","category-nursing-care","category-veterans","tag-long-term-nursing-home-care","tag-short-term-nursing-home-care","tag-state-veterans-nursing-homes","tag-va-assisted-living","tag-va-nursing-home","tag-veterans-nursing-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=915"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1124,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/915\/revisions\/1124"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanveteransaid.com\/newblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}