Residents can live with a spouse at the Homes only if the spouse is also eligible under the aforementioned criteria. At the U.S. Naval Home, married couples are housed on the eighth floor in rooms that are, when vacancies permit, next door to each other, but not adjoining inside. At the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home there are sufficient married quarters for those who desire to live in the same room. The AFRH is classified as a continuing care retirement community and as such provides a continuum of care. Residents are classified as able to live independently or to be in need of assisted living or long-term care.
Independent residents have their own dormitory-style room.
Those needing assisted living receive whatever assistance and services they may need, such as help with medication, getting dressed, cleaning, moving around, etc. Secondary and tertiary hospital care must be obtained through outside sources. Both homes are in close proximity to a major military hospital and a VA medical center. Residents can also obtain hospital care at private facilities, as all are required to carry supplemental insurance. The primary objective at both homes is to keep residents as independent and as active for as long as possible.