Veterans seeking skilled nursing care in three Minnesota communities can look forward to a summer 2023 opening of the future Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston. Officials from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) shared that good news during a virtual meeting with community stakeholders last week.

“We appreciate the stakeholders and community members who joined us during the meeting,” said MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke. “Our commitment to, and pride in, this project remains strong. Great progress is being made on construction; we are on schedule and looking forward to the summer of 2023 when we open a beautiful new Veterans Home in three communities.”

MDVA will begin to accept Resident admission applications in September 2022. As the time draws near, MDVA will publish a number of communications to alert interested Veterans and families. More information will also be available on MDVA’s website at MinnesotaVeteran.org/FutureHomes.

To be eligible for admission, Residents must be a Minnesota-eligible Veteran per Minnesota Statute 197.447, or be a spouse of an eligible Veteran, or be a Gold Star Parent, and meet the clinical need for skilled nursing care. Interested Veterans can work with their local County Veterans Service Officer on the application process. For admissions inquiries, email NewHomesJobs@state.mn.us.

MDVA Human Resources is already working on an employee recruitment plan for the new Homes. Roles will include a range of positions from the Home Administrator and healthcare staff to housekeeping, maintenance and food service workers. Hiring for leadership roles will likely begin in fall 2022 with direct care and other staff being hired in phases leading up to the opening of the new home and beyond. For employment inquiries, email NewHomesJobs@state.mn.us.

For more information, visit the MDVA website at MinnesotaVeteran.org/FutureHomes.

See more details in the press releases published on the MDVA website.