Medical Foster Homes are private homes in which a trained caregiver provides services to a few individuals. Some, but not all, residents are Veterans. VA inspects and approves all Medical Foster Homes.

A Medical Foster Home can serve as an alternative to a nursing home. It may be appropriate for Veterans who require nursing home care but prefer a non-institutional setting with fewer residents.

Medical Foster Homes have a trained caregiver on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This caregiver can help the Veteran carry out activities of daily living (e.g., bathing and getting dressed). VA ensures that the caregiver is well trained to provide VA planned care.

While living in a Medical Foster Home, Veterans receive Home Based Primary Care services.

Tom Goodwin, a member of Salem, has been living with Bryan and Theresa Macrander as apart of this pro-gram. If interested in finding out more about this very special program, there are brochures located on the Usher’s table or give Bryan or Theresa a call.