Benefits · Long Term Care
How to apply for Missouri Veterans Homes
Missouri Veterans Commission
Who it's for
Missouri runs seven veterans homes providing 24-hour skilled nursing care — in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mt. Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg. Applicants must meet VA veteran-status criteria, have lived in Missouri for the 180 days before applying, and require skilled nursing care. The 2026 monthly rate is $2,773 — far below private nursing-home costs. Each home's admissions coordinator handles applications.
Admission requires meeting VA veteran-status criteria, 180 consecutive days of Missouri residency before applying, a documented need for 24-hour skilled nursing care, and bed availability — the home's admissions coordinator decides, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- DD-214 / discharge papers
- Medical documentation of the skilled-nursing need
- Proof of 180-day Missouri residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-573-751-3779
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Missouri Veterans Homes. 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 / discharge papers, medical documentation of the skilled-nursing need, proof of 180-day missouri 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.
Renewals
annual
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