U.S. News: Wisconsin Veterans Homes Top Performing  

The U.S. News and World Report has rated four Wisconsin Veterans Homes, including three at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, as Best Nursing Homes in its 2017-18 Nursing Home Finder. 

Only 15% of the 15,215 nursing home nationwide achieved this designation. For 2017-18, U.S. News recognized facilities as Best Nursing Homes that had overall ratings of 4.5 or greater (on a scale of one to five) and labeled them “Top Performing.”... See the ratings »

Veterans Day Events Pay Tribute to Veterans, Recall History

This Veterans Day, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans thanked and paid tribute to the men and women who have served our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and democracy at ceremonies and events at each of our three Veterans Homes.

Our Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls also hosted a black-tie Veterans Ball. The members enjoyed getting all dressed up and dancing the night away.. See photos from our events »

NOW OPEN: Wisconsin Veterans Museum Online Store

The WDVA is pleased to announce that Wisconsin Veterans Museum Online Store is now open! 

Check out our great gift ideas. Shop now for military apparel, books, collectibles, and more. Save 30% using the code: GIVING30 (exp.11/28/17)... Shop now »

**sales excludes ALL Schott Jackets** 

ICYMI: PET PROJECT PROVIDING HELP TO VETERANS

WLUK-TV Green Bay visited the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King to interview Joe McGlin, a Gulf War veteran from Clintonville who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. McGlin is a member at King who is benefiting from interacting with Sophie, a therapy dog-in-training. Therapy dogs are known to assist those with a diagnosis of anxiety, depression or PTSD. Watch the interview and see Sophie in action for yourself!

MARKETPLACE WISCONSIN

Are you a Veteran who is ready to start or grow your business in Wisconsin? Each year, MARKETPLACE helps Veteran-owned businesses learn about doing business with state, federal and local agencies as well as corporations. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to make dealsm build business capacity and buyer and supplier diversity managers on December 13-14 at Potawatomi Hotel Conference Center in Milwaukee. 

KING HIRING FAIRS

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is Hiring! Learn more about employment opportunities at one of the top performing 24-hour skilled nursing facilities in the state! Hiring Fairs will be on December 11th and December 18th at the Waushara County Job Center in Wautoma. Details under Events on WisVets.com or on our Facebook Events page.