Long Term Care

Long-Term Care for Veterans: Nursing Homes, Home Care & Who Pays. VA offers long-term care at every level, from help at home to a nursing home. This page explains VA Community Living Centers, community nursing homes, State Veterans Homes, Homemaker/Home Health Aide, Veteran-Directed Care (where you can hire family), adult day health care, respite, hospice, assisted living and medical foster homes. Learn who qualifies, including the rule that VA must provide needed nursing home care to veterans rated 70% or more, and why any rating of 10% or more means no long-term care copays. See 2026 copay amounts with examples, and how Aid and Attendance pension, SMC, Medicare and Medicaid can help pay. Use the free care finder to see which options fit your situation. Download our free Long-Term Care Guide (PDF) for a daily needs worksheet, a checklist for comparing places, a monthly cost planner, a getting-started checklist and a contact log. Veterans Claims Education is a free education resource; we do not assist with or file claims.