Veterans Domiciliary Care

To provide residential care for ambulatory veterans disabled by age or illness who are not in need of acute hospitalization and who do not need the skilled nursing services provided in nursing homes. To rehabilitate the veteran in anticipation of his/her return to the community in a self-sustaining and independent or semi-independent living situation, or to assist the veteran to reach his/her optimal level of functioning in a 24-hour, 7-days-per-week protective environment.

Veterans who meet basic VA eligibility requirement for VA healthcare and who are assessed as: not meeting criteria for acute inpatient mental health or medical admission; having tried a less restrictive treatment alternative, or one was unavailable; having identified rehabilitation and treatment needs requiring the structure and support of a residential treatment environment; not a significant risk of harm to self or others; lacking a stable lifestyle or living arrangement that is conducive to the Veteran's goal of recovery; being capable of self-preservation and basic self-care.

Veterans meeting the above requirements.

Military discharge papers (DD214).

Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (D RRTP), Mental Health Services, identify and address goals of rehabilitation, recovery, health maintenance, quality of life, and community integration. The DRRTPs provide specific intensive specialty treatment for mental health disorders, including PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as co-occurring medical needs, homelessness and unemployment. A DRRTP must not be used as a simple substitute for community housing or as VA lodging or Hotel facility.

Submit Application for Medical Benefits, VA Form 10-10EZ and VA Form 10-10EC, Application for Extended Care Services to nearest VA medical facility.

Eligibility A Veteran is eligible for care at a SVH if VA determines that the Veteran needs care at a nursing home, domiciliary, or ADHC and also meets the requirements found in 38 CFR 51.50 (for nursing home care), 38 CFR 17.46(b) (for domiciliary care),and 38 CFR 52.50 (for ADHC). Procedures Information and procedures for determining eligibility, reporting, vouchering, and auditing of per diem payment claims for SVHs pursuant to title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), sections 1710, 1720(f), 1741-1745, and title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 51 and 52. Information Contacts The Chief Business Office, through its State Veterans Home Per Diem Program Office (10NB) (303) 398-5908. .