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VA Community Living Centers: An Option for Veterans
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VA Community Living Centers
An Option for Veterans
A Community Living Center (CLC) is a VA Nursing Home. There are over 100 locations across the country. Veterans stay in a CLC for a short time, or, in rare cases, for the rest of their lives.
Home-like Feel
Unlike many nursing homes in the past, a CLC resembles “home” as much as possible. Community Living Centers have:
- Activities for Veterans of all ages
- Family friendly places for visits
- Options for pets to visit or live in the CLC
Services Provided
All CLCs provide these services:
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Restorative care
- Access to social work services
- Geriatric evaluation and management
And some CLCs also provide:
- Mental health recovery care
- Special care for Veterans with dementia
- Respite Care
- Palliative Care and Hospice Care for end of life
To Learn More
- Watch the VA Community Living Center video
- Visit va.gov/Geriatrics
- Talk with a VA social worker
