State Benefit·Tennessee·🏥Healthcare

State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care)

Skilled nursing care at Tennessee State Veterans Homes locations across the state.

Verified May 12, 2026againsttsvh.org

Who qualifies

VeteransSpouses
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Tennessee residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Tennessee agency.

Open application

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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