The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans was constructed in response to the needs of Michigan's veterans in the aftermath of the Civil War. National homes existed, but required traveling extensive distances to take advantage of their services. Efforts to gain approval for the construction of a National home in Michigan were unsuccessful, prompting the State of Michigan to construct their own. In 1885, the Home was constructed, the first official day of operation in the new facilities being January 1, 1886. Governance of the Home is the shared responsibility of the Board of Managers, comprised of members of veterans organizations appointed by the Governor, and the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is a 758 bed nursing home for veterans, with 618 nursing care beds and 140 domiciliary beds. The nursing care beds include 115 special needs beds of two 35 bed nursing units for the care of Alzheimer's dementia and one 45 bed nursing unit for dual diagnoses patients.
An extensive professional staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and recreational therapy aides are all working to make our veterans stay here a pleasant experience. Other services include an in-house pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy, pastoral care, and specialty clinics, such as dental and vision care.
Because of the professional services provided, the Home has developed an excellent reputation for quality nursing care for Michigan veterans and their dependents. Recent surveys and audits indicate that the Home either meets or exceeds today's standards.
If a Michigan veteran or their dependent is in need of nursing care, they should take a good look at our Home. Their search for quality nursing care may be fulfilled once they visit the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
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