State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care)
Skilled nursing care at Tennessee State Veterans Homes locations across the state.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Tennessee residency
Details
Eligibility
Honorably discharged veteran in need of skilled nursing care. Must satisfy at least one of: TN resident at time of admission; TN birthplace; entered U.S. Armed Forces in TN; TN listed as Home of Record on military documents; or immediate family member serving as primary caregiver who is a TN resident. DD-214 required prior to admission. Spouses and Gold Star parents eligible on space-available basis (spouses must provide marriage certificate or death certificate if widowed).
Locations
Clarksville, Cleveland, Humboldt, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, with a sixth facility in Arlington announced as 'coming soon.'
Note
Meeting eligibility does not guarantee admission — TSVH conducts individual medical reviews and evaluates bed availability.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Tennessee state agency before applying.
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