Benefits · Long Term Care
How to apply for Georgia War Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care in Augusta and Milledgeville)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS)
Who it's for
Georgia operates two state homes for veterans who need skilled nursing care: the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta and the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. The homes serve Georgia veterans who served on active duty during recognized wartime periods and were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Residents pay a nominal daily fee, and the VA covers the fee for veterans admitted for a service-connected condition or rated 70 percent or higher service-connected disabled. Applicants must be approved by the VA as needing skilled nursing care and meet Georgia residency rules. Contact the admissions office at either home, or any GDVS Veterans Field Service Office, to apply.
Admission requires wartime-period active duty (World War II through the Persian Gulf and other recognized periods), a discharge under other than dishonorable conditions, Georgia residency (two years immediately before applying, or five of the past 15 years), VA approval for skilled nursing care, and being free of conditions the homes cannot manage. A nominal daily fee applies; the VA covers it for service-connected admissions and veterans rated 70% or higher. Availability depends on open beds — the admissions office can confirm a specific situation.
What you'll need
- DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork
- VA approval showing eligibility for skilled nursing care
- VA disability award letter, if rated (70%+ service-connected can mean the daily fee is covered)
- Proof of Georgia residency (two years immediately before applying, or five of the past 15 years)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 404-656-2300
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Georgia War Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care in Augusta and Milledgeville). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dd-214 or other military discharge paperwork, va approval showing eligibility for skilled nursing care, va disability award letter, if rated (70%+ service-connected can mean the daily fee is covered) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
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