EKVC

Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center (EKVC) opened 21 March 2002 in Hazard, Kentucky. The 120-bed facility provides long-term skilled nursing care for Kentucky's veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Eligibility for Admission - Must be a veteran with an other than dishonorable discharge and a resident of Kentucky prior to submitting an application. Prior to admission, each application is reviewed to ensure that the medical needs of the veteran can be met in our facility. No individual shall be denied based on the grounds of race, color, handicap, age, gender, religion, national origin or HIV status. Click here for an application for admission [PDF 78K]

Veterans Day 2011

EKVC's Veterans Day Ceremony too place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 in the Multi-Purpose Room.  The guest speaker was Sergeant William S. Napier.  He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 in the 11th Airborne Division stationed in Munich Germany.  There was also be a special performance from RG Eversole Middle School and posting of the colors by Perry Central High School and Buckhorn High School.  A special presentation to all Veterans in attendance was followed by refreshments.

Photo Gallery here.

Bike Across Kentucky

EKVC residents Frank Ashworth and Troy Fields tied for first place in September's Bike Across Kentucky competition. Each man logged 200 minutes - 20 miles on the recumbent exerciser during September.

Troy Fields

Frank Ashworth

Fifteen residents participated in Ride Across Kentucky, while never leaving the rehabilitation department.  As part of the level II restorative program, miles were  clocked and each resident received a certificate for participation at the end of the month.
 
Clinicians have seen a great increase of interest and participation from our veteran residents since the recent addition in the therapy gym of the Recumbent Cross Trainer. Our residents refer to this as the “bike”. By combining a natural sitting position with a smooth stepping motion, the cross trainer works all major muscle groups, giving an effective cardiovascular workout in a comfortable seated position. The design allows them to move their arms and legs in a single, dependent, fluid motion that simulates walking. It has a swivel seat adjustment making a safer transfer from and to the wheel chair to help prevent falls and injuries.

We are very proud of all our veterans for the hard work it takes to help restore and maintain their physical functioning.

We offer a wide array of important services for the convenience, comfort and well being of our veterans. These include: primary care physician on site, 24-hour nursing care, pharmacy services, physical therapy in house, gift shop, chaplain on staff, daily activities, arts and crafts, library on site, and one wing designated for dementia/Alzheimer's disease.

Resident Information - Our resident information guide provides many details concerning life at our nursing home. Click here to view the information guide [PDF 154K]

Residents are charged a reasonable fee per month based upon the veteran's assets and income. Email the Admissions Manager for details.

Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center
200 Veterans Drive
Hazard, Kentucky 41701

Phone: (606) 435-6196
Toll Free: (877) 856-0004
TTYS: (606) 435-6203

Governor Beshear Names EKVC
 for Governor Paul Patton

Read the article in the Hazard Herald here. 

Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo, KDVA Commissioner Ken Lucas, Governor Steve Beshear and Governor Paul Patton at EKVC Sept. 28, 2009

Governor Beshear and Govenor Patton pose with legislators and local officials at EKVC.

 Governor Beshear Praises Improvements
from Green Bank Project at Veterans Centers

On July 5, Governor Beshear praised KDVA for saving taxpayers $2 million through utility improvements at our three veterans nursing homes.

Read the press release here.

See more pictures here.