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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Yes. We encourage residents to bring belongings or mementos that have special meaning. All personal items must be approved in advance before they are brought into the Home.

If a resident requires specialized transportation and assistance, the Veterans Home provides transportation to local medical appointments

Yes. Tours must be scheduled in advance and visitors must abide by all COVID-19 testing and safety precautions. Please call our admissions office at (302) 424-8572 for more details.

In emergency situations, emergency authorities are called and are transported through means provided by emergency services.

Cost and Admission

The cost varies based on your payer source, insurance plans, etc. For current room rates, please contact our admissions office at (302) 424-8572 for more details.

By law, the Delaware Veterans Home must be greater than Medicaid. The new Medicaid rate is $315/day beginning on May 1, 2023. On May 1, 2023, the Delaware Veterans Home will be $320/day. The Delaware Veterans Home maintains the lowest costs for Veterans in the state.

At a minimum, the cost will cover a semi-private room and shared bathroom with one other person, and 24-hour medical/nursing care. All rooms are furnished with a bed, nightstand, built in dresser/desk, side chair and overbed table. Other amenities such as linen, basic cable, and telephone service are also included.

To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit our Admissions page.

Our admissions team reviews the application to determine eligibility for admittance to the Delaware Veterans Home for medical skilled nursing care and ability to pay via Veterans Affairs, Private Pay, or Medicaid/Medicare.

Applicants are encouraged to contact their payment source provider to answer questions specific to the applicant’s situation.

The Delaware Veterans Home does not bill Veterans who are 70% or more disabled, as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Medicare concerning any questions pertaining to costs or coverage.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Tricare for Life, their state medical insurance, or their insurance holder and find out what is covered under your policy.

Veterans who are 100% VA disabled incur no fee. The spouse of the Veteran would be allowed to admittance to the home but will have to cover costs of care through Private Pay or Medicaid.

If married, service-connected Veterans are admitted they may share a room.

Applicants are encouraged to contact their policy provider concerning their Long-Term Health Care policy.

Spouses of Veterans who have Power of Attorney may apply on behalf of that Veteran for admittance to the Delaware Veterans Home.

Visitation

Hospice care is available at the Delaware Veterans Home.

There are no defined visitors’ hours at Delaware Veterans Home. Family members have 24-hour access to our facility. Frequent visits are encouraged in order to maintain relationships and friendships. Our library is also equipped with computers with internet/Skype access for keeping in touch with far-flung relatives and friends.





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