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I S A S TA T E
VETERAN HOME
RIGHT FOR ME?
A Q UICK R EFERENCE ON
S TATE V ETERAN H OMES
N ATIONWIDE
W W W . L EG AL H E L P F O R V E T ER A NS . C OM
About the Firm:
Fighting Exclusively for Veterans’ Rights
Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC is a law
firm dedicated to assisting our Nation’s
veterans receive the veterans disability
compensation to which they are entitled
based on their service to the country.
representing veterans from across the
country. This representation occurs at the
United States Court of Appeals for Veteran
Claims, the Board of Veteran Appeals, and
the regional offices throughout the country.
The law firm has been assisting
veterans since 1998. Our legal staff has
decades of experience in dealing with
medical disability matters and employs a
network of medical specialists, many former military physicians, who can
insure your claim has the best likelihood of
success. Our staff includes former officers
and enlisted personnel, health care
professionals, and dedicated individuals.
Over the years, Legal Help For
Veterans has become a trusted name in
the legal community for providing
services to veterans. Our lawyers are
regularly asked by law schools, bar
associations, and veterans’ service
organizations to lecture and train others to
practice in this area.
We have an acclaimed national practice
Brigadier General
Carol Ann Fausone (ret.)
Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (ret.) served
for 36 years with the U.S. Air Force and Michigan
National Guard. As a nurse, her duty assignments
took her around the country, and the world,
assisting commanders with troop readiness.
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Table of Contents
What are State Veterans Homes? ............................…………………………. 1
Am I Eligible to Live in a State Veterans Home?.........……………………… 2
What Services Are Offered? …….……………………………………………………. 3
What are the Costs? ………………….…....................................................... 4
Finding the Right Fit …………………………………………………………………….. 5
Do Your Homework ………………………………………………………………………. 6
What if I Need Legal Help? ……………………………………………………………. 7
Appendix ………………………………………………………………………………. 8– 11
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What are State Veteran Homes?
State Veteran Homes are facilities that provide nursing home, domiciliary, and adult day
care to veterans. Each of the fifty states and Puerto Rico have at least one Veterans
Home, and some states also allow non-veteran spouses to stay in the Home.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs does not manage the State Veterans
Homes, but rather they are operated and managed by each state.
State Veterans Homes date all the way back to the post-Civil War era, when after the war
thousands of veterans were in need of shelter and disability care. This e-book is meant to
serve as a basic overview of State Veteran Homes today and help you decide if they are
the right fit for you and your family.
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Am I Eligible to Live in a State Veterans Home?
Each state determines the eligibility requirements for their Veterans Homes. However,
every state will require you to have your DD-214, and you must have been honorably
discharged from the service. Having health insurance is not a requirement.
For a listing of State Veterans Homes in ten of the more popular states, see the appendix
of this e-book. By clicking on the links provided, you will be able to find the contact
information for each state and find out more about their eligibility requirements.
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What Services Are Offered?
Some veterans will enter a State Veterans Home for their health care needs, and others
are more independent and simply live in the Home while holding an outside job — known
as domiciliary care, which provides a structured environment and accommodates
for potential limitations. Each Home usually offers a variety of recreational activities as
well, which can be therapeutic for veterans.
Examples of Health Care Offerings:
Examples of Recreational Activities:

24/7 Nursing Care

Musical performances

Access to physicians

Summer BBQs and picnics

Rehabilitation services

Bingo, billiards, and card games

Dental care and vision

Field trips and social events

In-house pharmacy

Arts, crafts, pottery, etc.
A commonly asked question is, “Can my spouse stay in the Veterans Home, too?”

If your spouse is an honorably-discharged veteran, yes, they are eligible.

If you spouse is a non-veteran, then the answer depends on the state where you live.
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What are the Costs?
The cost to you and your family depends on the veteran and their individual
circumstances. It is important to note: a veteran will never be refused from a
State Veterans Home because of an inability to pay.
Those with particular financial
hardship can receive assistance. In addition, your level of disability will influence costs. If
you are a veteran with 70-100% disability, then the VA will cover your costs.
The VA will not pay for non-veteran spouses, even if the State Veteran Home allows a
non-veteran spouse to live in the Home with you.
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Finding the Right Fit
Determining whether a State Veterans Home is right for you is an important decision for you and
your family. Aside from the daily offerings of services and recreational activities, it is important to
consider what level of privacy you would like to enjoy. Newer Veterans Homes will usually have
private, individual rooms, while older Homes offer shared-rooms with two beds. However, some
older Homes are now being renovated with better accommodations.
Location is another important factor: is there a Veterans Home closer to you? Or, is there a
privately-owned Nursing Home close by? For veterans with 70-100% disability, the VA will cover
the costs of a State Veteran Home living facility or a private facility, if it is an approved facility in
your state.
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Do Your Homework
Finding the right fit for you all starts with doing your homework. Here are the simple steps you
should take before deciding whether a State Veterans Home is a good option for you:
1. The veteran or their family should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs for their state,
and begin the process of finding a State Veteran Home of interest.
2. If you think that the State Veteran Home might be a good option for you, ask to schedule a
visit and take a tour of the facility. Actually seeing what the Home has to offer will help you
and your family make a more informed decision.
3. Call the State Veteran Home and ask for an application.
You can check out the appendix of this e-book for a snapshot of Veteran Homes in ten of the
more popular states, which includes the contact information for each Veteran Home in the ten
states.
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What if I Need Legal Help?
While State Veteran Homes offer great services for those who have served our country,
unfortunate circumstances can always arise. If you feel that your disability claim was
wrongly denied by the VA,
you have been harmed, or were a victim of medical
malpractice, the team at Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC is here to help.
Our team has experience handling your needs: from helping you receive your disability
benefits to medical malpractice cases. Do not hesitate to give us a call at
1-800-693-4800, or visit our website, www.LegalHelpForVeterans.com.
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APPENDIX
A Snapshot of State Veterans Homes
Included in this appendix is the information for the top ten states where State Veteran
Homes are most popular: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
STATE
VETERANS HOMES
ADDRESS
PHONE #
Arizona
The Arizona State Veteran Home
4141 North S. Herra Way
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 248-1550
Arizona
Arizona State Veteran Home Tucson
555 East Ajo Way,
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 638-2159
California
Veterans Home Of California Barstow
100 East Veterans Parkway
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-6281
California
Veterans Home Of California Chula Vista
700 East Naples Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 482-6010
California
Veterans Home Of California Yountville
260 California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-4601
California
Veterans Home of California Lancaster
45221 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 974-8141
California
Veterans Home of California Fresno
2811 West California Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 493-4400
California
Veterans Home of California Ventura
10900 Telephone Road
Ventura, CA 93004
(805) 659-7502
California
Veterans Home of California Redding
3400 Knighton Rd
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-3300
California
Veterans Home of California West Los Angeles
11500 Nimitz Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(424) 832-8202
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APPENDIX
STATE
VETERANS HOMES
ADDRESS
PHONE #
Florida
Clifford C. Sims State Veterans'
Nursing Home in Panama City
4419 Tram Road
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 747-5401
Florida
Douglas T. Jacobson State
Veterans' Nursing Home in
Port Charlotte
21281 Grayton Terrace
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 613-0919
Florida
Emory L. Bennett State Veterans'
Nursing Home in Daytona Beach
1920 Mason Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-3460
Florida
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans'
Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes
6919 Parkway Blvd
Land-O-Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 558-5000
Florida
Alexander "Sandy" Nininger
Veterans' Nursing Home in
Pembroke Pines
8401 West Cypress Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
(954) 985-4824
Florida
Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans'
Nursing Home in St. Augustine
4650 State Road 16
St Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 940-2193
Illinois
LaSalle Veterans' Home
1015 O'conor Avenue,
Lasalle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0303
ext. 210
Illinois
Manteno Veterans' Home
1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 468-6581
Illinois
Quincy Veterans' Home
1707 N. 12Th Street,
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8641
Michigan
Grand Rapids Home For Veterans
3000 Monroe Ave. N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 364-5389
Michigan
D.J. Jacobetti Home For Veterans
425 Fisher St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-3576
New York
NY State Veterans' Home at
Batavia
220 Richmond Ave.
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 345-2000
4207 State Hwy. 220 Oxford, NY
New York NY State Veterans' Home at Oxford 13830
(607) 843-3100
100 Patriots Road
Stonybrook, NY 11790
(631) 444-Vets
17850 Linden Blvd Jamaica, NY
11437
(718) 481-6994 gal
2090 Albany Post Road Montrose,
NY 10548
(914) 788-6000
New York Long Island State Veterans Home
New York St. Albans
New York Montrose
Le-
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APPENDIX
STATE
VETERANS HOMES
ADDRESS
PHONE #
Ohio
Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky Home
3416 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-2454
Ohio
Southern Ohio Veterans Home - 2003 Veterans Blvd
Georgetown, OH 45121
Georgetown Home
(937) 378-2900
Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
P.O. Box 319
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-5201
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Soldiers'
And Sailors' Home
560 East Third Street
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 871-4531
Pennsylvania
Southeastern Veterans Center
1 Veterans Drive
Spring City, PA 19475
(610) 948-2400
Pennsylvania
Gino J. Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 961-4300
Pennsylvania
Southwestern Veterans Center
7060 Highland Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-6706
Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley Veterans Home
2701 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 865-2700
Texas
William R. Courtney Texas State 1424 MLK Jr. Lane Temple,
TX 76504
Veterans Home
(254) 791-8280
Texas
Frank M. Tejeda Texas State
Veterans Home
200 Veterans Drive
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 216-9456
Texas
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State
Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy Street
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-0967
Texas
Ussery-Roan Texas State
Veterans Home
1020 Tascosa Road
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 322-8387
Texas
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State
Veterans Home
310 E. Yuma Avenue
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 682-4224
Texas
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas
State Veterans Home
1809 North Highway 87
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 268-8387
Texas
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State
Veterans Home
1300 Seven Oaks Road
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-8387 Le-
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas
State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
(903) 617-6150
Texas
gal
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APPENDIX
STATE
VETERANS HOMES
ADDRESS
PHONE #
Texas
William R. Courtney Texas State 1424 MLK Jr. Lane Temple,
TX 76504
Veterans Home
(254) 791-8280
Texas
Frank M. Tejeda Texas State
Veterans Home
200 Veterans Drive
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 216-9456
Texas
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State
Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy Street
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 751-0967
Texas
Ussery-Roan Texas State
Veterans Home
1020 Tascosa Road
Amarillo, TX 79124
(806) 322-8387
Texas
Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State
Veterans Home
310 E. Yuma Avenue
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 682-4224
Texas
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas
State Veterans Home
1809 North Highway 87
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 268-8387
Texas
Clyde W. Cosper Texas State
Veterans Home
1300 Seven Oaks Road
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-8387
Texas
Watkins-Logan-Garrison Texas
State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
(903) 617-6150
Virginia
Sitter & Barfoot Veterans
Care Center
1601 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 371-8000
Virginia
Virginia Veterans Care Center
4550 Shenandoah Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 982-2860
Virginia
Virginia State Veterans Home
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton, VA 23667
(757) 722-9961
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to protect those
who protected us.”
-Brigadier General
Carol Ann Fausone (ret.)
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