How to apply for Indiana Veterans' Home (Long-Term Care, West Lafayette)

Who it's for

The Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette provides long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care in a community built around veterans. Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses (including surviving spouses) can apply, and the home also accepts Gold Star parents. Residents must generally have lived in Indiana for at least one year before applying, though waivers can apply for veterans who enlisted from or were discharged to Indiana. Care is paid through a mix of sources — the federal VA State Home Per Diem program, Medicaid, Medicare, and private funds — so the admissions team works out the cost with each family. Call admissions at 765-497-8072 to talk through a specific situation.

What you'll need

• DD-214 or other military discharge paperwork showing an honorable discharge
• Medical records supporting the level-of-care need
• Proof of Indiana residency
• Financial information for the admission assessment

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Indiana Veterans' Home (Long-Term Care, West Lafayette). 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 showing an honorable discharge, medical records supporting the level-of-care need, proof of indiana residency — 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.