State Benefit·Connecticut·🏥Healthcare

Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center (Skilled Nursing)

State-operated skilled nursing facility for veterans needing 24/7 clinical care for acute and chronic conditions.

Verified May 12, 2026againstportal.ct.gov

Who qualifies

Veterans
  • Available to any veteran
  • Connecticut residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Connecticut agency.

Open application

Details

Overview

Eligibility (per DVA Skilled Nursing Facility page): The page describes the facility as a Connecticut Department of Public Health-licensed Skilled Nursing Facility serving veterans with acute and chronic conditions requiring daily medical management. Detailed eligibility criteria (honorable discharge, CT residency, active-duty days) are not enumerated on the public page — applicants must submit the admission application (PDF) and contact the Admissions Office for current eligibility requirements.

Covers

Long-term skilled nursing care for conditions including cancer, cardiac disease, COPD, dementia, stroke, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Holds Medicare's 5-star rating and is annually certified as a State Veterans Home by the federal VA.

How to apply

Download the admission application from the DVA page and submit to the Admissions Office. Address: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Phone: (860) 616-3708. Email: HCC.DVA@ct.gov. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Connecticut state agency before applying.

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