Admissions

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for residency at the Delaware Veterans Home, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

The Applicant Must be a

• Honorably discharged from active service (peacetime or wartime) with a minimum of 180 days of service OR
• National Guard overseas with active service for a minimum of 180 days OR
• Reservist with a minimum of 180 days of active service OR
• Any National Guard Service or Reservist who is eligible for retirement pay at the age of 60 OR
• Gold Star family member

And Must Have

• Reside in the State of Delaware for at least one year before applying for admission
• Have a medically determined need for a long-term level of care

Application for Admission

Please ensure that all supporting documents are included with your application submission in order to prevent a delay in the processing of your request.

To Apply: download the application of your choice and 1010-EZ by clicking on each link below. After completing the information in each form, please return all forms along with the supporting documentation to the Delaware Veterans Home. The recommended form of return is using email.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
MAIL	FAX	EMAIL
Att: DVH ADMISSIONS The Delaware Veterans Home 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd. Milford, DE  19963	302-424-6033	DOSDVH_Admissions@delaware.gov

• Long Term Care – DVH Admissions Application
• Short Term & Rehab Care – DVH Admissions Application
• VA Form 10-10EZ