Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)
State-operated skilled nursing facility in Hilo for veterans age 55+ requiring long-term care.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Hawaii
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Hawaii
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing) is a Hawaii healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. State-operated skilled nursing facility in Hilo for veterans age 55+ requiring long-term care.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Hawaii residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Honorably discharged Hawaii resident veteran age 55+ who requires skilled nursing care. Must have been a Hawaii resident either before military service or for one year prior to application. Must be able to pay resident's portion of cost of care. Spouses/surviving spouses and Gold Star Parents may be admitted on space-available basis.
What Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing) covers
Covers
Skilled and long-term nursing home care at the state-operated facility in Hilo.
How to apply for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)
How to apply
Contact the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home at (808) 961-1500.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dod.hawaii.gov
Apply at: yukiookutsustateveteranshome.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.
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