Kansas State Veterans Homes
Skilled nursing, memory care, and domiciliary care at state veterans homes in Fort Dodge and Winfield.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Honorable discharge with at least 90 days of active service, including at least one day during a recognized wartime period; physician documentation of need for 24-hour skilled nursing care. Kansas residents receive preference. Spouses, surviving spouses, and Gold Star Parents may qualify on a space-available basis.
Covers
Skilled nursing, Alzheimer's/dementia/memory care, domiciliary care, and cottage living. Costs are offset by VA per diem and resident's ability to pay; veterans rated 70%+ SC pay no resident fees.
Locations
Fort Dodge (Kansas Soldiers' Home) and Winfield (Kansas Veterans' Home).
How to apply
Contact the Kansas Office of Veterans Services.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.kovs.ks.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Kansas state agency before applying.
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