FAQ Regarding Admission to the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.

When can I move in?  We anticipate admissions in early spring 2019.

Who is eligible for admission? Veterans who have been honorably discharged from active service; spouses and surviving spouses of eligible veterans and Gold Star parents.

What type of care do you provide? We are a licensed Skilled Nursing Facility, and provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Short-Term Rehab care typically follows a hospital stay and is often covered by Medicare benefits. We have a specialized short-term rehab community that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Long-term placement provides care for veterans who need assistance with the activities of daily living and wish to live with us for an extended period of time or permanently. Staff will assist with showering, dressing, meals and personal care.

Memory Care is also available in our dedicated memory care community. This is a secure community for those with dementia or Alzheimer's issues as well as a history of wandering without regard for safety. Veterans who have memory concerns or confusion with no wandering issues may be cared for in our long-term community.

What is the cost for long-term care? The VA subsidizes the cost of care for eligible Veterans, but not for spouses. We also accept Medicaid and have Medicaid Certified beds available for long-term care.

Long-term care costs are as follows:

Cost includes: room, skilled nursing care, meals, laundry, housekeeping in room and activities offered by the facility. Please note cost do not include medications, physician charges, therapy services or specialized medical equipment or services. Those will be billed to insurance and copay charges will be the veteran's responsibility.

Are your rooms private? Yes, all 96 rooms are private with private bathroom and walk-in showers.

Do you have an interest list? How do I get a veteran on the interest list? Yes, there is an interest list for long-term care. To be placed on the list, the admission application packet must be completed and submitted to our Admissions Director. Once submitted, the name will be placed on the interest list and you will be contacted.

Inquiries regarding eligibility and admission, or for a personalized tour of the

Facility, contact:  775-827-2955 or Tony Tervort at 801-592-4346.