Missouri State Veterans Homes
Subsidized skilled nursing care at seven state-run veterans homes across Missouri.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Missouri residency
Details
Eligibility
Veteran meeting VA-established Veterans status criteria. Missouri citizen with physical residency in Missouri for 180 consecutive days immediately prior to application. Must require 24-hour skilled nursing care. Cannot appear on sex offender registries or have certain felony convictions.
Seven locations
Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, Warrensburg.
2026 monthly residency rate: $2,773 (adjusted each January with expected COLA). Costs subsidized; residents pay based on income/VA benefits.
Required with application
DD214 copy, power of attorney paperwork, residency proof, medical documentation.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Missouri state agency before applying.
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