State Benefit·Alabama·🏥Healthcare

Alabama State Veterans Home Program

Skilled nursing care at one of five state veterans homes across Alabama.

Verified May 12, 2026againstva.alabama.gov

At a glance

Benefit type: Healthcare — Alabama
Who it's for: Veterans
VA rating needed: No rating requirement
Where it applies: Alabama
Last verified: May 12, 2026

What is Alabama State Veterans Home Program?

Alabama State Veterans Home Program is a Alabama healthcare benefit for veterans. Skilled nursing care at one of five state veterans homes across Alabama.

Who qualifies

Veterans

Available to any veteran
Honorable discharge required
Alabama residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Alabama agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Honorably discharged veteran with minimum 90 days active service (at least 1 day during a wartime period). Post-9/7/1980 enlistees need 24 continuous months or full period of call-up. Must have been an Alabama resident for the immediate past 12 months. Must meet VA criteria for skilled nursing care. Not eligible if on Sex Offender Registry or in felony fugitive status.

What Alabama State Veterans Home Program covers

Facilities

Bill Nichols (Alexander City), Floyd E. "Tut" Fann (Huntsville), William F. Green (Bay Minette), Col. Robert L. Howard (Pell City), CSM Bennie G. Adkins (Enterprise).

How to apply for Alabama State Veterans Home Program

How to apply

Download application at the Alabama ADVA website.

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Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: va.alabama.gov

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama State Veterans Home Program

Who qualifies for Alabama State Veterans Home Program?▾

Alabama State Veterans Home Program is for Veterans; available to any veteran; alabama residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

How do I apply for Alabama State Veterans Home Program?▾

Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Where can I verify Alabama State Veterans Home Program?▾

Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

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