Long Term Care for Veterans in Rhode Island
VA Geriatrics and Extended Care Services (GEC) is committed to optimizing the health and well-being of Veterans with multiple chronic conditions, life-limiting illness, frailty or disability associated with chronic disease, aging or injury. GEC programs include a broad range of Long Term Services and Supports: Adult Day Health Care, Home-based Primary Care, Homemaker, and Home Health Aide Services, Hospice and Palliative Care and Respite Care.
Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment if they meet specific conditions. These benefits are paid in addition to a monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension. Website
Rhode Island Veterans Home and Community Living Center
480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-8000
http://www.vets.ri.gov/includes/benefits/counseling/rivh.php
Provides quality nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans in need. Social, medical, nursing, and rehabilitative services are also provided to veterans, their survivors, and/or dependents.
Eligibility:
- Honorable discharge.
- Veterans with 90-days (active) service during wartime.
- RI resident for 2 consecutive years prior to the date of application OR joined the service from RI.
- A veteran may not have active psychosis or substance addiction or diagnosis of a contagious or infectious disease.
Documentation Required:
- DD-214.
- Medical records from Primary Care Physician (at least 2 previous years).
- Copy of Guardianship or Power of Attorney for Health Care/Finances forms if applicable.
The VA contracts with Community Nursing Homes to provide nursing home care to veterans with 70%-100% service-connected disability. (Authorization MUST be obtained prior to admission.)
Providence VA Contract Nursing Homes Effective: 1/17/18 *Note: Contractual agreements are subject to change at any given time. VA authorization for placement is required in advance.