When you walk into the Missouri Veteran's home, you don't feel like you are walking into a nursing home. The typical urine smell that you smell in a lot of nursing homes is not found there. The staff is always bright and cheery, ready to assist residents or families with anything they can. They are respectful to residents and families. There are always activities for the residents to participate in. It is definitely the most pleasant nursing home experience I have ever seen.
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March 22, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
September 09, 2011
Other
My grandfather was a resident at the Mexico Veteran's nursing home for about two years after falling and breaking his hip. Living in Florida at the time, I only visited him a few times while he has in the facility, but my impressions were always good. The facility is large, new, and well kept. I know my grandfather always enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards, and participating in the other activities at the home. The food in the cafeteria was decent, as far as institutional food goes. Having lunch with a family member there is at least a good deal (I think it was only a few dollars for lunch). The thing I'll remember most about the Veteran's home was when a few of my grandfather's nurses came to his funeral. I was blown away by that, it's nice to know it's more than a job for some people.
September 01, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This is a State Veterans Nursing Home That provides a full range of services to Missouri veterans. Primarily they provide residential nursing home care and are particularly focused on severly disabled and cognitively impaired residents.
The facility is well managed and well maintained. The structure is modern and has modern equipment.
The staff are local and tend to either know the residents or their family. This leads to a high quality and personal care provided to residents and family.
August 09, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This facility is very clean and very welcoming. There is an activity room on the ground floor with a television, couch, tables, and aquarium. When my grandfather was here, this was a great place to host social events or simply play cards. The food is pretty good and there is a nice seating area wil plenty of windows and sunlight. We always has positive experiences with the staff and trusted them to care for my grandfather.
August 09, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This VA home is very nice. The grounds are kept up with plants and flowers, and there is even a path that winds through it that you can walk your family members on. There is a pool table, card table, and televisions that make visiting and socializing enjoyable. The residents are clean, well fed, and well cared for. The residents share rooms, but they are adequate in size. The residents are able to decorate their space in order to give it a more homey feel. All in all, it's a very pleasant home.
August 05, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My father lived at this facility for two years before his death. It was very clean and run efficiently. The staff was very professional and tried to give the residents personal attention. However, they needed more help. These workers were so busy and almost ran from room to room. My hat is off to them because they were not paid what they are worth! They had two doctors assigned to the entire place, and they only saw the most sick residents. I would say the resources were stretched to the limit, and the staff did a remarkable job. Community groups also provided activities like bingo and music. It was sad to see so many residents who did not have anyone to visit them.
August 05, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My father was a resident at the Mexico Missouri Veterans Home for 2 years. I was very impressed with the high quality staff and administrators. They knew all the residents names and every resident was treated with respect. The facility was very clean and comfortable. My father received excellent care. He also enjoyed the activities offered to the residents. The food was very good and family could eat with the resident they were visiting. Family activities (Christmas party, bar-be-ques, Veterans Day and Family Day) were also scheduled during the year. I highly recommend this facility.
About Missouri Veterans Home
The Missouri Veterans Homes manage a total of 1350 beds that provide long term skilled nursing care in compliance with 157 Federal Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. The Homes are located in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg. Each Missouri Veterans Home employs a licensed nursing home administrator, has registered nurses on duty 24 hours per day, and provides physician care; physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapy; medications; cosmetology; maintenance, environmental and social services, and dietary specialists. Each home has a secured dementia unit that includes a dining room, activity area and enclosed courtyard. Seven modern well-equipped Veterans Homes located throughout the State. Each Missouri Veterans Home has a secured special care unit with specialized programming for dementia care. In addition to excellent food, Missouri Veterans Homes provide medical and skilled nursing care; recreational and rehabilitative therapy; social services and pastoral services. The maximum monthly rate is fixed each year by the Commission. On a case-by-case basis the rate can be adjusted if financial hardship is documented.
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