Eligibility

Veterans applying for admission must have completed active federal service, defined as full-time duty in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Space Force, or U.S. Coast Guard. Their discharge from this period of active service must have been under conditions other than dishonorable.  To be considered for admission, Veterans must meet the following criteria:

• Meet criteria established by the Department of Veteran Affairs for Veterans status,
• Require 24-hour skilled nursing health care services, including documentation from a physician,
• Not appear on any sex offender registry,
• Not have a criminal history including conviction or guilty plea in any state of a felony violation,
• The Veteran’s condition must be such that the Veterans Home has the resources to care for him/her,
• On a space available basis, spouses, surviving spouses and Gold Star Parents may qualify for admission.

Admissions

Admission priority to Kansas Veterans Homes is first given to Veterans who do not have adequate means of support.  Within this group, priority is further determined bu the level of medical care needed and the Veteran's ability to obtain and afford care or housing in the community.  While Kansas residency is not required for admission, preference will be given to Kansas residents when considering applicants for the Kansas Veterans Homes.

Admission Forms

• Dept. of VA Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ)
• Dept. of VA Request for and Authorization to Release Health Information (VA Form 10-5345)
• Authorization to Receive and Release PHI
• Application Checklist
• Application for Admission
• Notice of Privacy Practices