State Benefit·Virginia·🏥Healthcare

Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)

Affordable long-term skilled nursing care, dementia/memory care, and rehabilitation at three state-run facilities (with a fourth still under construction).

Verified May 12, 2026againstdvs.virginia.gov

At a glance

Benefit type
Healthcare — Virginia
Who it's for
Veterans
VA rating needed
No rating requirement
Where it applies
Virginia
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)?

Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing) is a Virginia healthcare benefit for veterans. Affordable long-term skilled nursing care, dementia/memory care, and rehabilitation at three state-run facilities (with a fourth still under construction).

Who qualifies

Veterans
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Virginia residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Virginia agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Honorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces. Virginia residency at time of admission OR at time of entry into active-duty service. Must meet medical requirements for nursing home-level care. Payment source required (VA, Medicaid, Medicare, private pay/insurance).

What Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing) covers

Facilities currently accepting admissions

- Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center (Roanoke)

- Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center (Richmond, 200 beds)

- Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center (Virginia Beach, 128 beds)

Under construction

Puller Veterans Care Center (Fauquier County) — not yet accepting applications. Check Virginia DVS for opening updates.

Covers

Long-term skilled nursing care, dementia/memory care, and short-term rehabilitative care at rates generally lower than private nursing facilities.

How to apply for Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)

How to apply

Contact the Virginia DVS.

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: dvs.virginia.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.

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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)

Who qualifies for Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)?
Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing) is for Veterans; available to any veteran; virginia residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)?
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 Virginia Veterans Care Centers (Long-Term Skilled Nursing)?
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.

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