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Dementia Management | Rhode Island Veterans Home

480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809

US veterans: Honorable discharge; Veterans with 90-days (active) service during wartime; RI resident for 2 consecutive years prior to date of application OR joined the service from RI; Veteran may not have active psychosis or substance addiction or diagnosis of a contagious or infectious disease.
DD-214. Medical records from Primary Care Physician (at least 2 previous years). Copy of Guardianship or Power of Attorney for Health Care/Finances forms if applicable.
Office: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
401-253-8000

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.vets.ri.gov/includes/benefits/counseling/rivh.php

Application/ end of life admission forms available online or in person.

Cost is 80% of adjusted net income

Statewide

Description

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.

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.