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Veterans Homes of California

Eight state veterans homes offering everything from independent living to 24-hour skilled nursing, at rates well below the private market.

Verified August 18, 2026

What this benefit is

Eight state veterans homes offering everything from independent living to 24-hour skilled nursing, at rates well below the private market.

What it's worth: Care at well below the private market rate

  • Shown as a range and excluded from your annual total: what you pay depends on the level of care, your income and your VA benefits.
  • California skilled nursing runs well over $100,000 a year privately, so the subsidy is among the largest amounts in this corpus.
  • The eight homes are at Barstow, Chula Vista, Fresno, Lancaster, Redding, Ventura, West Los Angeles and Yountville.

Who is entitled to it

  • You are a veteran, or a veteran’s spouse.
  • You need supported living or nursing care.
  • You are a California resident.
  • Your home is in California.

Not sure whether that describes you?

Answer a few questions about this benefit specifically — we only ask what this one actually depends on, and we stop as soon as we know.

How to claim it

  1. 1Decide which level of care you need — the homes differ, and not all offer every level.
  2. 2Apply through CalVet. Eligibility is assessed on service, medical need and finances.
  3. 3Apply before you need a bed. Availability, not eligibility, is usually the constraint.
File with
CalVet, or the home directly
Documents you will need
dd214 · va rating letter ca · medical assessment ca
No renewal needed
Known gapRates are published per home and per level of care, and an individual’s cost depends on income and VA benefits. We publish the range rather than a figure we cannot stand behind for one person.

Sources

This finder provides an informational match, not a government eligibility determination. The responsible agency decides your application.