Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers
Long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care at five state veterans facilities.
State BenefitColoradoHealthcare
Verified May 12, 2026 against cdhs.colorado.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Colorado
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Colorado
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers is a Colorado healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care at five state veterans facilities.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Colorado residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses/widows, and Gold Star parents of service members who died while serving. Colorado residency is not required, though Colorado veterans receive admission preference.
What Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers covers
Covers
Long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, domiciliary/assisted living, respite care, and hospice services. Five facilities: Aurora (Fitzsimons), Florence (Bruce McCandless), Homelake (Monte Vista), Rifle, and Walsenburg (Spanish Peaks). Accepts Medicaid, VA per diem, and private pay.
How to apply for Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers
How to apply
Contact the individual VCLC directly.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- cdhs.colorado.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers
Who qualifies for Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; colorado residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers?
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 Colorado Veterans Community Living Centers?
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.