Geriatrics Monthly Bulletins for Veterans, Families, and Caregivers
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Topic for October

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