A fleet of vehicles, including cars, vans, and a bus, can transport residents to local community activities. Some vehicles are equipped with adaptive devices to accommodate those with limited mobility. The nursing stations provide areas for ambulatory residents to walk and exercise. Eligibility for Admission 1. An applicant shall be an eligible veteran, spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible veteran.
Current residents have priority, however, in admission.
A resident of a state veterans home shall be required to make monthly payments against maintenance fee liability in accordance with the resident's ability to pay. However, monthly payments may be waived if an applicant is incapable of self-support and demonstrates a financial need. The admissions committee at the home shall determine the level of care, but its decisions may be appealed. An applicant whose condition requires mental health care or custody. An applicant whose condition requires treatment or level of treatment not available at the home, except under circumstances where alternative sources of treatment are reasonably available in the immediate vicinity of the home.