Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Minnesota Veteran - March

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Desk of the Commissioner - March

March is here! March brings us exciting upcoming events that I’d like to share with you. On Wednesday March 16th the Minnesota Veterans Community will hold its annual Veterans Day on the Hill. This is a day the Commanders’ Task Force, the United Veterans Legislative Council, and the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers come together and brief their respective legislators on the issues that impact Veterans in their district and the state. This is a powerful event when Veterans visit with their elected representatives and share with them how, together, they can assist in caring for our Veterans

Minneapolis Veterans Home Building 21 Ribbon Cutting

Today the Minneapolis Veterans Home celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Building 21. This ceremony marked the completion of the second phase of a three phased construction project at the Minneapolis Home, all designed to help best meet the changing needs of Veterans in Minnesota. Federal and state leaders, Residents, staff, community members, and Veterans Service Organizations came together to celebrate this milestone and reflect on the great work that has been done in serving our Veterans.

“With the completion of Building 21 and the upgrades made to the Minneapolis Veterans Home, the Veterans and Residents will live in a community they can call home that provides the highest quality of life and care that can be offered anywhere in the country,” said Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito.

The Pinnacle of Satisfaction

The Minnesota Veterans Homes Fergus Falls, Luverne, Minneapolis Skilled 17 and Silver Bay all received the 2015 Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Experience Award. This is a continuation of last year’s excellent services when the Homes earned “Best in Class” ratings, given only to facilities that exceed the national average, which is a prerequisite to achieving the Customer Experience Award.

Pinnacle Surveys measure nursing facilities around the country and are a leading provider for clear, accurate and comprehensive healthcare surveys. The purpose of their nationwide survey on Veterans Homes is to ensure an accurate, third-party transparency on Residents and family satisfaction and treatment. Fergus Falls, Luverne, Minneapolis and Silver Bay all provide skilled nursing care. All campuses, though very different in landscapes, provide very similar high-quality services.