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Services
Our Residents enjoy an assortment of services designed to meet their physical, social and spiritual needs.
Individualized Care Services
- Skilled Nursing Care with a specialty in Dementia Care
- Medical Services, with 24-hour Nursing Care
- Recreational Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Chaplain and Spiritual Care Services
- Diet and Nutritional Services
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Assistance with VA Benefits
- Social Services
Specialized Services
- Barber and Beautician Services
- Work Therapy
- Transportation to Minneapolis VA Health Care
- Mental Health Services
Programs
- Resident council
- Family Council
- Spouse Support Group
- Community Connections
- Volunteer Services
Special Features
- Award-Winning Nursing Care Approaches
- Private and double rooms
- Walking and biking distance to a variety of city parks and lakes
- Mall of America, within 5 miles
- VA Medical Center, within 1 mile
- Metro Transit stops on campus
- Walking distance to Light Rail
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News
To view department news releases visit our Pressroom
11/1/19
Truss Bridge Construction Update
Great progress continues with the construction on the Truss Bridge over Minnehaha Creek near the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis.
This work started in late July and is on schedule to be completed in December as a joint project of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Administration Construction Services team.
The construction team has made good progress in the last month:
- Structural work is completed; all steel girders were installed earlier this month.
- Painting will continue as weather permits; some touch up painting may be required in the spring.
- Inspections of the approach spans occurred last week, and inspections of the main span will begin soon.
Most importantly, we are still on track for opening the bridge to vehicle traffic by the end of the year. Watch for more details to mark the bridge re-opening.
We appreciate your patience as we conclude this project. We will continue to provide regular updates throughout the construction process.
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Family Council
Minnesota Veterans Home Family Council - Minneapolis
The Family Council is a volunteer organization that consists of family members who have, or have had, a loved one living at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. Family Council Officers are volunteers, and elected annually. The vision of the Family Council is "families supporting families". Family Councils are mandated by law; specifically, U.S. Statutes 42 C.F.R. Section 483.15(c) and Minnesota Statutes Sections 144.651, Subd. 27, 144A.10, Subd. 8b, and 144A.101, Subd.6.
About the Family Council
In general, the Family Council provides a formal vehicle for communication and information sharing between administration, family members, staff, Residents, and family friends, through which the following is accomplished.
- Developing projects aimed at improving the quality of life, well being, and happiness of their loved one, as well as all Residents of the nursing home
- Providing input on nursing home decisions
- Safeguarding nursing home consumer and resident rights
- Opening channels of communication between Residents, families, nursing home staff and the administration, as well as the general public
- Establishing an orientation package about the Family Council for new Residents
- Providing information and support to families of past, current, and prospective Residents
- Promoting goodwill and fellowship among members
The Family Council has undertaken several projects aimed at improving the quality of our loved ones' lives, the first of which is to hold monthly meetings. In addition, there are summer river boat trips and the annual end-of-summer picnic, the delivery of welcome baskets to new Residents, sending sympathy cards to the families whose loved one has passed away, the production of a monthly newsletter, and finally, each Family Council Officer is an understanding listener whenever needed. To sum it up, you and your loved one's best interests prevail for the Family Council.
Details
Family Council members meet on the second Saturday of each month. Social time is from noon until 12:30 p.m., from 12:30 to 2 p.m. the business meeting part of the meeting gets underway, which includes speakers. Meetings are held in the Theater Room of Building 21. There are no dues, nor financial obligations. For more information contact the Family Council at mvhfamcouncil@gmail.com.
Additional Information
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Activities
Minneapolis Activity Calendar
Quality of care is foremost at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, and our Residents are our primary focus. Through this calendar of diverse activities, we strive to help our Residents maintain the greatest possible independence in their lives.
Our Residents are treated to a wide variety of recreation activities and events, both within the facility and out in the community. By providing this detailed schedule, we encourage family and friends to participate as much as possible in the activities at Minneapolis Veterans Home.
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Menu
The dietary menu at our Minneapolis Home has been developed by registered dietitians. Our menu provides Residents with a balanced, nutritious meal. Just like at home, different menu options are available to accommodate the needs of our Residents.
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Contact
Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis
5101 Minnehaha Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
(612) 548-5700
1-877-VET MPLS (838-6757)
Fax: (612) 548-5732
Admissions: (612) 548-5731
Human Resources: (612) 548-5989
Administrator, Tom Paul: (612) 548-5705
Community Relations, Sandy Larson: (612) 548-5993
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Erin Betlock: (612) 548-5751
Director of Nursing, Stacy Lind: (612) 548-5710
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Volunteer Resources
Become a Volunteer
You are invited to become a part of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis as a volunteer. Volunteers contribute greatly to the quality of life of our Veterans. Volunteers provide invaluable support by sharing their experience, time, and compassion with our Residents. Each year hundreds of people, working individually or through their Veteran and community organizations, provide thousands of hours of service to our Veterans.
The Residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis benefit from the outstanding generosity of the local community. Various Veterans organizations, community based service groups, student groups, businesses, companies, and corporations donate countless hours of volunteer time and resources. If you are interested in group volunteering please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator directly.
The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is currently seeking volunteers for the following areas:
- Chapel
- Choir
- Pet Visitor
- Recreation Therapy Activities
- Rehabilitation Therapy Escort
- One on One Visits with Residents
Calendars
Recreation
Fitness Gym
Chaplaincy
Contacts
Erin Betlock
Volunteer Service Coordinator
Phone: (612) 548-5751
Email
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