The following is the criteria for admission to RVC or any Kentucky Veterans Homes, as specified in 17 KAR 3:040:
• Must be a Veteran defined as someone who has served in the active military, naval or air service.
• Must have a military discharge that is not of a dishonorable nature
• Must be a Kentucky resident as of the date of admission to a Kentucky Veterans Home
• Must be disabled by reason of disease, wounds, age, or otherwise in need of nursing care
A Veteran shall not be eligible for admission if the person:
• Has been diagnosed by a qualified healthcare professional as acutely mentally ill, as an acute alcoholic, as addicted to drugs, as continuously disruptive, or as dangerous to self or others;
• Is ventilator dependent; or
• Has needs that cannot be met by the Veterans Homes.
By definition of skilled nursing care, a Veteran must need nursing care on a 24/7 basis. This can include assistance with daily living skills such as assistance with dressing, bathing, transferring, eating or medication management.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I have to be a disabled Veteran, as determined by the VA with a disability award percentage, to be eligible?
A: No, a disability award percentage is not necessary for eligibility.
Q. Do you accept spouses of Veterans?
A: Kentucky Veterans Homes do not accept spouses of Veterans.
Q: What is the monthly cost?
A: All of our rooms are considered suites with private bedroom and private bath. The monthly cost is $5,000 and includes meals, snacks, activities, housekeeping and laundry services, and other amenities. (the costs of medications and medical treatments are extra unless covered by a qualified insurance). If a Veteran has a 70% or more service-connected disability rating, the VA will cover all costs at a Kentucky Veterans Home. KY Medicaid is also accepted for those Veterans who meet the Medicaid income guidelines.
Q. Is there a preadmission process to be completed?
A. Yes, preadmission documents are required to begin the process of review for admission. The Admissions Coordinator can answer questions about the process. Please complete an Admissions Inquiry for further information or contact at 270-352-6700 or 270-352-6715.