OHIO VETERANS HOMES
The Ohio Veterans Homes are comprised of three facilities at two locations:
Sandusky, OH
A home located near Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio (approximately 60 miles west of Cleveland) which offers standard and special care in its licensed nursing home.
The Sandusky home also offers Veterans Hall, a domiciliary(DOM) for those who are able to function in an independent living situation, and DOM+ for those requiring very limited assistance (supervised care) but who do not require the level of care provided to nursing home residents.
Georgetown, OH
A home located in scenic, rural Georgetown, Ohio(approximately 45 miles east of Cincinnati), which offers skilled nursing services providing two levels of nursing care: standard care and secure care.
ELIGIBILITY:
You need to be an Ohio resident for one year, at any time during lifetime.
Served on active duty during a time of war or armed conflict or be the recipient of the Purple Heart, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy/Marines Corps Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, or Southwest Asia Service Medal.
Have received their most recent discharge under honorable conditions.
Be disabled by disease, wounds, or otherwise and, by reason of such disability, incapable of earning a living.
Individuals who are current drug and alcohol abusers, psychotics, or have active tuberculosis are not eligible for immediate admission.
Location in Ohio Law:
Ohio Revised Code 5907
Contact Phone Number:
Go to the Ohio Department of Veterans Services Website to view and print a pre-admission form and application.