WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS HOME
The West Virginia Veterans' Home is located in the Village of Barboursville, fifteen miles from downtown Huntington. This home for West Virginia veterans, was authorized I 1975 and became a reality in 1981.
Basic eligibility requirements are:
- Veterans must have been discharged from the service with an honorable discharged from service with an honorable discharge or with a general discharge under honorable conditions.
- Veterans discharged after September 7, 1980 must have served at least 24 consecutive months.
- The veteran must have been a resident of the State of West Virginia from one year immediately prior to applicant or entered military service from the state. Proof of residency will be required.
- Due to the health and welfare of residents of the Barboursville Veterans' Home, there are certain pre-admission medical tests which must be completed prior to being admitted to the hospital.
- All qualified veterans must be ambulatory and independent in all activities of daily living. The home is not a treatment facility and cannot accommodate veterans in need of daily care or skilled assistance. The home provides a nursing department and a contract physician. All medical treatment if provided by the VA Medical Center located in Huntington. Transportation is provided to the medical center three times daily.
Rooms available for occupancy accommodate two, three or four persons. Every effort is made to ensure compatibility between occupants. Female veterans are most welcome and special lodging accommodations are provided.
A person's income is not a factor in gaining admission, although residents are required to contribute one-half of his or her monthly income as their maintenance contribution. The home is very liberal in its rules and regulations. Residents may leave on a pass for up to three days by simply signing a daily log sheet. Are residents are authorized up to 30 days of furlough per year. Visitation to the home is encouraged and visitors may enjoy a meal with the residents at a nominal fee.
Emphasis is placed on maintaining a warm, attractive and comfortable "Home" for the West Virginia veteran who is in need of a place to live. We, the residents and staff, wish to extend an invitation to each of you to visit our facility. You will be proud, as we are that such a home exists.
Assistance with application for residency can be obtained through any of the West Virginia Division of Veterans Affairs Field Offices listed on this web site or you may contact us directly at 304-736-1027.
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