Fergus Falls, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment of Kalie Crayton as the new Administrator for the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Fergus Falls. She started her position on Oct. 27.

Crayton is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and Licensed Health Services Executive (LHSE). She most recently has been providing Interim Administrator and Executive Director coverage and consulting services for long-term care facilities in several states. Her work history includes supporting organizations to achieve goals, improve Resident care, monitor regulatory requirements and improve performance.

Previously Crayton served as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Bemidji and a 45-bed skilled nursing and 20-unit assisted living facility in Warren, Minnesota. She also has experience as an Activity Director and a Social Services Designee in senior care facilities, and as an independent home care provider.

Crayton earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the eight State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.