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).
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
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Virginia residency
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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