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1.
What is a Missouri Veterans Home?
A Missouri Veterans Home is a long-term skilled nursing care facility
for Veterans that is operated by the state of Missouri and approved
by the federal Department of Veterans
Affairs.
2.
Who is eligible for admission to a Missouri Veterans Home?
Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo) Chapter 42.105 states, “citizens
of the state of Missouri who meet the criteria established by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (Chapter 38 CFR, Part
17), or its successor organization, for Veteran status and who require
institutional health care services shall be entitled to admission
into a Missouri Veterans Home.”
3.
What are the eligibility requirements for admission to a Missouri
Veterans Home?
The Veteran must meet the criteria established by the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs for Veteran status; require nursing
home care; have been a resident of Missouri for at least 180 days.
Documentation is required for these criteria.
4.
Who makes the final decision for admission to a Missouri Veterans
Home?
All admission decisions are made by a healthcare team comprised
of the Administrator, Physician, Director of Nursing, Social Worker
and other professionals as needed. Accurate and timely medical information
is very important in determining admission eligibility.
5.
Where do I get application forms?
Applications are available on this website (Forms).
They are also available from any of the Homes and the Missouri Veterans
Commission Central Office (573) 751-3779. By calling, visiting or
emailing these locations you can also have any questions answered
about the application process.
6.
Is there a waiting list to live in a Missouri Veterans Home?
Yes, there is a strong demand for residency in our Homes. Each Home
has an Admissions Coordinator who actively works to fill beds from
the waiting list. Veterans may apply to multiple Homes to assure
admission to the first available location.
7.
How much does it cost?
The current maximum rate is $1800/month. The maximum monthly rate
is fixed each year by the Commission. On a case-by-case basis the
rate can be adjusted if financial hardship is documented.
8.
Do I have to relinquish my personal assets to Missouri Veterans
Home?
No, there is no requirement to relinquish any of a Veteran’s
personal assets in order to qualify for admission. If you choose
not to disclose your assets, you simply pay the full resident rate.
9.
Who regulates Missouri Veterans Homes?
Missouri Veterans Homes operate in compliance with 157 Federal Department
of Veterans Affairs regulations. The Homes are surveyed by the federal
Department of Veterans Affairs annually. The survey findings are a
public record and available for review in each Home.
10.
What services are provided at the Home?
In addition to excellent food and modern, well-equipped living quarters,
Veterans Homes also provide medical and skilled nursing care; recreational
and rehabilitative therapy; social services and pastoral services.
Each Home has a secured special care unit with specialized programming
for dementia care.
11.
What happens when a resident’s healthcare needs exceed the
Home’s resources?
Arrangements are made for transfer to an appropriate facility, a
VA hospital or local hospital emergency room.
12.
Can a resident be discharged?
Yes, in instances outlined by federal regulation. For more information
on this topic ask one of your Missouri Veterans Homes Administrators.
13.
Does the Home provide transportation to applicants reporting to the
home?
No. Applicants must obtain their own transportation when being admitted
to the Home.
14.
What kinds of rules are there?
Naturally, some rules are necessary in facilities such as Missouri
Veterans Homes. Much effort is expended, however, to assure that
all rules are necessary and basic. The Administrators work closely
with the Resident Councils to assure sufficient input from residents.
Residents’ rights are clearly delineated, and each resident
is given a copy upon admission. Some activities, which are a clear
threat to all residents, such as smoking, possession of firearms
or dangerous chemical agents, must be strictly regulated for the
good of all. Generally, however, residents are afforded every possible
freedom their medical condition will allow. A handbook containing
all rules is provided to each applicant upon admission.
15.
How do I email a resident?
You may email your resident family member or friends by sending
the email to the Director of Social Services at each Home. The Director
will deliver the email to the resident.
16.
How do I apply for a job in a Missouri Veterans Home?
Applications are available on-line
or by contacting the Home. For State Merit jobs you need to be on
the merit register. Other jobs are available for Hourly and Intermittent
(H&I) employees.
17.
How can I volunteer to assist at a Missouri Veterans Home?
Applications are available on-line
or by contacting the Home. In FY09 volunteers gave a total of 139,367
hours of service to our 7 Homes. The Homes have recognition activities
to ensure that these very special members of each Home’s civic
community are recognized for their selfless donations of time and
material resources to our Veterans.
18.
May I visit a Missouri Veterans Home?
Yes, you are welcome to visit any of the Homes. A telephone call
prior to your visit would assure you of seeing the appropriate people
to answer your specific questions, but you may drop in any time
during working hours if you wish. Administrative offices are open
Monday through Friday.
19.
How can I learn more about Missouri Veterans Homes?
Come see us! Further information may be obtained by writing to any
of the Homes, or by contacting the Missouri Veterans Commission.
