Eligibility

Specific eligibility for admission to one of the Veterans Homes is determined by Illinois law and Department rules.

Quality nursing and health care services are provided for Illinois veterans with military service of one (1) day or more during WWI, WWII, the Korean, Vietnam, or Persian Gulf conflicts, or during any period of time now, or in the future recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a period of war.

Veterans must have either entered service from Illinois, or had been a resident of Illinois for one year preceding application, for admittance into a Veterans Home.

Peacetime veterans with one year of HONORABLE military service may also be eligible for admission at Quincy or Anna.

Other qualifying conditions, as required, must be met. A spouse, or surviving spouse, may also qualify for admittance to the Quincy Veterans Home.