VA Contract Nursing Home for Veterans in Meriden, CT | Silver Springs

Veterans Care – VA Contract Nursing Home in Connecticut

Serving Those Who Served

Silver Springs Care Center in Meriden, Connecticut is proud to serve eligible Veterans as a VA contracted community nursing home, providing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Our Veterans Program combines the clinical services of a skilled nursing center with an understanding of the experiences, preferences and needs of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We are committed to providing Veterans with compassionate, respectful and individualized care while helping residents and families navigate the transition to skilled nursing or long-term care.

Call (860) 812-0788 to learn more about Veterans care and admissions at Silver Springs.

Click here for Silver Springs’ Veterans Program Brochure…

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation for Veterans

Veterans admitted to Silver Springs have access to our interdisciplinary clinical and rehabilitation services based on their individual plan of care and needs.

Services available at Silver Springs include:

• 24-hour skilled nursing care
• Short-term rehabilitation
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Long-term care
• Memory care
• Behavioral health services
• Substance use disorder support and treatment
• Wound care and management
• Medication management
• Social services and care planning
• Therapeutic recreation
• Respite, palliative and end-of-life care coordination

Our team works with each Veteran, their family or representative, healthcare providers and VA care team to support continuity of care throughout the resident’s stay.

A Community That Recognizes Military Service

Veterans bring experiences, traditions and a sense of identity that deserve to be recognized as part of person-centered care.

Silver Springs provides opportunities for Veterans to connect with one another through Veterans groups, activities and recognition events. Our team seeks to understand each Veteran’s military history and personal preferences, including preferred forms of address and whether the resident wishes to share or incorporate their military service into their daily life.

Veterans may participate in programs that promote socialization, recreation and connection with fellow Veterans. Silver Springs also collaborates with community organizations and Veterans groups to recognize military service and connect residents with additional resources and support.

Throughout the year, we recognize the service and sacrifice of our Veterans through Veterans Day, Memorial Day and other military observances, ceremonies and activities.

Coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs

As a VA contracted community nursing home, Silver Springs works with the Department of Veterans Affairs in the care of eligible Veterans placed through the VA Community Nursing Home Program.

Our team coordinates with VA professionals and other members of the Veteran’s care team as appropriate to support clinical care, services and ongoing care planning.

Silver Springs can also assist Veterans and families with matters such as:

• Understanding and coordinating available Veterans resources
• Locating or obtaining DD214 discharge documentation
• Connecting with appropriate VA resources and representatives
• Supporting requests for replacement military medals and recognition
• Coordinating care and discharge planning
• Connecting Veterans with community organizations and support

 

Eligibility for VA-funded community nursing home care is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and depends on the Veteran’s clinical needs, eligibility status and other VA requirements. Veterans and families interested in placement should speak with their VA care team or social worker. Our admissions team can also assist with questions about the referral and admissions process.

 

Behavioral Health Support for Veterans

Silver Springs has experience caring for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. For Veterans who require both skilled nursing care and behavioral health support, our interdisciplinary approach allows physical health, behavioral health, psychosocial needs and rehabilitation goals to be incorporated into an individualized plan of care.

Our team recognizes that military experiences can influence a Veteran’s preferences, responses and care needs. We strive to provide a respectful, supportive environment that recognizes the whole person rather than defining an individual by a diagnosis or condition.

Veterans Long-Term Care in Meriden, Connecticut

Located in central Connecticut, Silver Springs Care Center provides Veterans with access to skilled nursing and long-term care in a community setting while remaining connected with family, healthcare providers and VA resources.

For Veterans requiring rehabilitation following a hospitalization, ongoing skilled nursing care, behavioral health support or long-term care, our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where their service is recognized and their individual needs remain at the center of care.

Learn More About Veterans Care at Silver Springs

If you are a Veteran, family member, VA professional, hospital case manager or healthcare provider seeking VA contracted skilled nursing or long-term care in Connecticut, contact Silver Springs Care Center to discuss our Veterans Program and the admissions process.

Silver Springs Care Center
33 Roy Street
Meriden, CT 06450

Admissions: (860) 812-0788
Main Number: (203) 237-8457