Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes
Skilled nursing care at 8 state-run facilities and assisted living at the Lake City domiciliary. Total program capacity ~1,102 beds.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against floridavets.org
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Florida
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Florida
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes?
Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes is a Florida healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Skilled nursing care at 8 state-run facilities and assisted living at the Lake City domiciliary. Total program capacity ~1,102 beds.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Florida residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Wartime or peacetime veteran with honorable discharge; Florida resident at the time of application; certified need for nursing home or assisted living care by a VA physician. Spouses and surviving spouses are also eligible at lower priority.
What Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes covers
Covers
Skilled nursing care at 8 named facilities:
- Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home (Daytona Beach)
- Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home (Orlando)
- Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home (Land O' Lakes)
- Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home (Pembroke Pines)
- Clifford C. Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home (Panama City)
- Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home (Port Charlotte)
- Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home (Port St. Lucie)
- Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home (St. Augustine)
Assisted living at the Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. State Veterans' Domiciliary Home in Lake City (150 beds). Total program capacity ~1,102 beds. Costs offset by VA per diem.
How to apply for Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes
How to apply
Application packet available from FDVA.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- floridavets.org
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 Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes
Who qualifies for Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes?
Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; florida residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes?
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 Florida State Veterans Nursing Homes?
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.