Benefits · Long Term Care
How to apply for Virginia Veterans Care Centers (State Veterans Homes)
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Who it's for
Virginia runs four state veterans care centers providing affordable long-term skilled nursing care, dementia and memory care, and short-term rehabilitation: Puller (Fauquier County), Sitter & Barfoot (Richmond), Davis & McDaniel (Roanoke), and Jones & Cabacoy (Virginia Beach). Admission requires an honorable discharge, Virginia residency at admission or at entry into service, a medical need for nursing home care, and a payment source — most veterans qualify for the VA per diem credit, and the centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
Admission requires an honorable discharge, Virginia residency at admission or at entry into active duty, medical need for nursing home care within the center's scope, and a payment source — the care center's admissions team makes the final decision, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Facility admission application
- Proof of honorable discharge (DD-214)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-844-838-7838
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Virginia Veterans Care Centers (State 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 facility admission application, proof of honorable discharge (dd-214) — 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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