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Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center

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​About

Located in the beautiful mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center is a 120 bed long-term care facility providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for Kentucky veterans.


EKVC is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and was built for the sole purpose of taking care of Kentucky Veterans.​

​Mission​

By providing skilled nursing care and reha​bilitation, EKVC​​ is dedicated to promoting and maintaining excellence in the care of Kentucky Veterans. Emphasis is placed on preserving residents' rights and helping Veterans maintain the highest possible level of independence.

Amenities​

    • Primary care physicians services

    • 24 hour nursing care

    • Physical Therapy

    • Occupational Therapy

    • Speech Therapy

    • Restorative Nursing

    • Transportation to appointments

    • Pharmaceutical services

    • Walking Track 

    • Library on site with computers for residents

    • Wireless Internet

    • Gift shop

    • Activities 7 days per week

    • Specialty Care Unit​

                            ​Legal

                            In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.

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                            Administrator ​Sonya Melton

                            sonya.melton@ky.gov​​​


                            In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, this Department’s services, assistance, and activities are available to all without regard to race, color, or national origin.