Iowa Veterans Home (Long-Term Care)
State-operated long-term care facility in Marshalltown (1301 Summit St.) with nursing care, rehabilitation, and therapy.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Iowa
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Iowa
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Iowa Veterans Home (Long-Term Care)?
Iowa Veterans Home (Long-Term Care) is a Iowa healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. State-operated long-term care facility in Marshalltown (1301 Summit St.) with nursing care, rehabilitation, and therapy.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Iowa residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
(1) Honorably discharged veteran eligible for IDVA Medical Center care and meeting Iowa residency requirements; must have disease, wounds, advanced age, or inability to earn a livelihood. (2) Spouses/surviving spouses, if married to the veteran for at least 1 year before application and meeting Iowa residency. (3) Gold Star Parents (parents of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. military). Cost coverage available for veterans rated 70%+ disabled.
What Iowa Veterans Home (Long-Term Care) covers
Covers
Long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, physical/occupational therapy, residential accommodations, activities.
Cost
Based on need (income, assets, and care needs).
How to apply for Iowa Veterans Home (Long-Term Care)
How to apply
Download the application packet from the IVH site, submit to your county Veterans Affairs office, complete county residency verification. Contact: (641) 752-1501.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: dva.iowa.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.
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