Latest "VA nursing homes" stories

VA locks down nursing homes to prevent COVID-19 infections; department tracking six cases

VA is hoping the Draconian measures will protect more than 65,000 vulnerable veterans from infection.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

VA promises new plan to address needs of growing population of elderly vets

The new strategic plan will be released by the end of the month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

GAO: VA must improve plans for providing long-term care to aging veterans

The VA must set tangible goals to ensure it can care for future aging veterans, the Government Accountability Office says.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

Wave of elderly veterans creates financial worries for VA’s nursing home services

More than 1 million veterans will be eligible for nursing home care in the next five years, according to department estimates.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA to make beds available to non-veterans in hurricane's aftermath

Department officials can make facilities available to non-veterans in cases of emergency.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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