Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)
State veterans nursing homes providing 24/7 skilled nursing care at multiple locations across Kentucky.
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Verified May 12, 2026 against veterans.ky.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Kentucky
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Kentucky
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)?
Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care) is a Kentucky healthcare benefit for veterans. State veterans nursing homes providing 24/7 skilled nursing care at multiple locations across Kentucky.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- Kentucky residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veterans with other-than-dishonorable discharge who are Kentucky residents. Veterans rated 70% or higher VA disability receive care at no out-of-pocket cost.
What Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care) covers
Covers
24/7 skilled nursing care, physical/occupational/speech rehabilitation, secured dementia/Alzheimer's environments. Facilities: Thomson-Hood Veterans Center (Wilmore, 285 beds), Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (Hazard, 120 beds), Carl M. Brashear Veterans Center (Radcliff, 120 beds), Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center (Hanson, 156 beds), and Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center (construction complete; KDVA announced a grand opening for later in 2026; 60 initial beds, expandable to 130-140).
Nursing home care can cost $7,000-$10,000+/month privately.
How to apply for Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)
How to apply
Contact the facility directly or KDVA.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- veterans.ky.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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)
Who qualifies for Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)?
Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care) is for Veterans; available to any veteran; kentucky residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)?
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 Kentucky Veterans Centers (Long-Term Care)?
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.