Eligibility

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

• Meet criteria established by the VA 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 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

Priority for admission to the Veterans Homes will first be given to Veterans lacking sufficient means of support. Among these individuals, priority will be determined by the severity of medical care needed and their ability to access and afford care or housing within the community. While residency in Kansas is not a requirement for applicants, preference will be given to Kansas residents for admission to the State 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