We’re excited to share some great news! There is a strong demand for a Veterans Home in the northeast region of Kansas, and we are pleased to announce that our application for funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs State Home Construction Grant Program has been approved. The Northeast Kansas State Veterans Home has been placed on the priority list, and we are now waiting for the release of federal funds to begin construction. In the meantime, we are actively preparing for the next steps, ensuring that we are ready to move forward as soon as the funding is available. Please note, we do not yet have the federal funding needed to start construction.

Over the past 24 months, we’ve toured other State Veterans Homes and consulted with healthcare and long-term care experts to help shape the design of our new facility. By collaborating closely with architects and subject matter specialists, we’re ensuring that the Veterans Home in Topeka, located next to the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center, will offer exceptional services and a supportive environment for both residents and staff. We expect to complete the design development phase by late January 2025 and will then await the release of federal funding to move forward with construction. Once funding is secured, we anticipate construction will take approximately 15-18 months.

The current design includes 72 individual rooms, a physical therapy area, a multipurpose room, a theater, a dining area, a barber/beauty shop, and more. Our top priority is to create a facility that Veterans and their families will proudly call “Home”—one that is tailored to meet their unique needs while providing a comfortable, supportive environment.

Below is the latest design. Stay tuned to this site for updates on the progress of your new Northeast Kansas Veterans Home!