Veterans State Nursing Home Care
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide financial assistance to States furnishing nursing home care to eligible veterans in State Veterans' Homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Applicant is any State which operates a designated facility to furnish nursing home care primarily for veterans. "State" means each of the several States and each Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Recognition by Secretary of Veteran Affairs for purposes of VA aid pursuant to Title 38 U.S.C. Section 1741.
From 30 to 60 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Nursing home care means the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are not acutely ill and not in need of hospital care, but who require nursing care and related medical services, if such nursing care and medical services are prescribed by, or are performed under the general direction of, persons duly licensed to provide such care. The term includes services furnished in skilled nursing care facilities, in intermediate care facilities, and in combined facilities. It does not include domiciliary care.
Mission Categories
Primary: Veterans Health
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The assistance provided is for nursing home care: the accommodation of convalescents or other persons who are not acutely ill and not in need of hospital care or domiciliary care but who require skilled nursing care and related medical services.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Statutory Formula: Title 38 Chapter 1 Part 51 Subpart c Public Law 38 USC 1741 - 1745 There is no matching requirement for the State Home Per Diem Program.