Management & Operation Services at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, Texas

The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board are seeking a qualified operator to manage and provide comprehensive services for the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility located in Temple, Texas. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits a contractor to operate the facility, which includes 32 beds specifically designated for Alzheimer's and related dementia care. The procurement requires the selected vendor to maintain high-quality care, comply with federal and state regulations, and ensure VA, Medicare, and Medicaid certification standards. Proposals are due by May 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with an optional virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The initial contract term runs from the date of execution through August 31, 2028, with a potential option to renew for one additional three-year term. Evaluation will likely involve a comprehensive financial assessment, as evidenced by the attached financial worksheet that scores vendor financial stability across multiple metrics including liquidity, solvency, and profitability.

The current facility is operated by Care Inns of Texas, LTD - Temple, Ltd., and receives per diem subsidies from the VA at $144.10 per day. The facility maintains daily resident rates between $147 and $214, depending on room type and care level, with a current 96 percent occupancy rate. The resident mix comprises approximately 55% private pay, 1% Medicaid, 1% Medicare, and 43% service-connected veterans. The compensation structure for the selected operator will be composed of a fixed fee and a variable fee based on resident census and payor sources. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP implies a preference for operators with extensive experience in veterans' healthcare and skilled nursing facility management. The operator will be responsible for all operational expenses and must demonstrate the capability to maintain and potentially improve the facility's current high occupancy and quality of care standards. The total budget and potential revenue are not explicitly stated, but can be inferred from the current per diem rates and occupancy levels.