Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)
State-operated skilled nursing facility in Hilo for veterans age 55+ requiring long-term care.
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Verified May 12, 2026 against dod.hawaii.gov
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
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)
Who qualifies for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing) is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; hawaii residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)?
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 Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Skilled Nursing)?
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.