Veteran Benefits Assistance | Rhode Island Veterans Home
480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809
Eligibility
Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families
Hours
Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Application process
Call 1-800-827-1000 to schedule an appointment
Fees
Varies
Service area
Statewide
The Rhode Island Veterans Home is a 110-acre complex on Mount Hope Bay in Bristol. The home provides quality nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans. Some of the services provided include social, medical, nursing and rehabilitative services.
Approximately 208 beds.
Assisted living and nursing care, including secure units (Alzheimer's care) and palliative care.
X-ray, dental, and pharmacy services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, psych services, transportation to PVAMC.
Rehabilitation Services includes physical and occupational therapy.
Social Services includes individual and group therapy and specialized support groups.
Transitional Services include short-term stays in dorms or a more intensive Transitional Supportive Program for homeless veterans. Activities and Services for Residents include movies, crafts, card games, bingo, birthday parties, cookouts and day trips.
Religious Services are also available.
In addition to the Veterans Home buildings, the facilities include a library, gift shop, cafe, bank, barbershop, and beautician. The Veterans Home has an active Family Council that is open to family members. They meet monthly to discuss common issues and concerns affecting the residents of the home.
Last assured
04/15/2022
What's Here
Providing organization
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a federal Cabinet-level agency that provides near-comprehensive healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country; several non-healthcare benefits including disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance; and provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members at 135 national cemeteries.