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Screen ReaderArkansas State Veterans Home
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4701 West Charles Bussey Avenue |
Founded in Little Rock in 1980 as a domiciliary, this facility now provides 55 domiciliary and 61 intermediate care nursing beds.
The home provides a meaningful living environment for honorably discharged veterans. All living, dining, recreational and medical facilities necessary to provide a safe, high quality life style in a modern setting are provided. Residents also have access to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Central Arkansas Healthcare System.
With twenty-four hour nursing service and a staff physician, medical needs are fully met. A Licensed Social Worker and an Activities Director ensure each resident has the support and encouragement he or she might need to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:
- Wartime Veterans with honorable discharge.
- Peacetime Veterans must have service connected disability
with honorable discharge. - Residency in Arkansas or family living in Arkansas.
- Meet income/asset guidelines.
- Submit a current medical summary.
- Totally disabled by Veterans Administration Guidelines and
enrolled in Little Rock or North Little Rock VA System with
a Primary Care doctor assigned . - Must be ambulatory (walk, w/cane, walker, or non-motorized wheelchair)
- Must be able to self-ambulate to nurses station and dining room.
- Express a desire to reside in the Veterans Home.
| Application for Admission |
SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION:
- Current medical summary.
- Copy of ID.
SUBMIT BEFORE ADMITTANCE:
- 10-10EZ.
- Copy of DD-214 or Discharge Summary.
- Copy of Medicare card.
- Proof of income (3 months)
VETERANS HOME SCREENING PROCESS:
The Arkansas Veterans Home medical and social staff will review the medical records and application of an applicant and determine if the applicant is suitable for an interview. If the applicant is found to be unsuitable, a social worker will notify the applicant or appropriate person. The review process may take up to three business days. Veterans must express a desire to reside at the Arkansas Veterans Home.
PROVIDED SERVICES:
- Medical Doctor on staff.
- RN's, LPN's, CNA's - 24-hour care.
- A Certified Dietician.
- Our dietetic service features a Certified Dietary Manager and kitchen staff that cooks fresh hot meals.
- Licensed Social Worker coordinating with staff for the best
quality life possible for our veterans. - Vocational therapy for veterans.
- Activities Director providing weekly outings and activities
designed strictly for our veterans. - Transportation available for outings.
- Security staff 24 hours daily.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
- 2 Whirlpools
- Free cable TV in every room
- Large fenced in yard with walking track
- Pool tables and TV area
- Exercise Equipment
- Library
- Computer room
- Canteen
