Veterans nursing home

The Eastern Montana Veterans Home is an 80-bed intermediate/skilled-care facility including a 10-bed Alzheimer’s unit. This facility opened its doors for admission in July 1995. EMVH was built by the state of Montana with the assistance of the federal Veterans Administration and is managed by Glendive Medical Center.

The Alzheimer’s wing has a private dining room, quiet room and enclosed courtyard. The remaining 70 beds are located in two wings. A large dining room boasts large windows and French doors, which open onto a patio which is used for barbecues and summer enjoyment. A large activities room adjoins a conference room, including a chapel area.

Two lounges include televisions, one a large-screen television donated by the VFW Auxiliary. The residents also spend time enjoying the aquarium and bird aviary. Most rooms are double occupancy with a shared toilet facility between two rooms, and specialized bath and shower facilities exist within each wing. Additional host rooms are available for dental services, physician exams and barber/ hair salon services, to mention a few.

The residents feel "at home” at Eastern Montana Veterans’ Home. Many of their families have commented on the quality of care their loved ones are receiving. The staff is very dedicated to responding to the needs and care of the residents. This facility offers many services for its residents, including an excellent activities program, spiritual need services, support group services and social services in addition to rehab services which are comprised of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and dietitian services.

The admission policy of EMVH is to admit veterans who qualify for skilled and intermediate nursing care. Spouses and surviving spouses will be admitted on a space-available bases. A veteran and spouse may be admitted together if they both qualify for nursing-home care. EMVH has an open admission policy regardless of race, color, creed, age, national origin, medical diagnosis or handicap.

An order from a physician is required for admission. To be eligible for admission a person must be an honorably discharged veteran or the spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran who served in the armed forces of the United States.

Residents pay on the basis of their ability. The Veterans Administration pays part of the cost for each veteran but not for spouses. Per capita fees are less than in most nursing homes.

Eastern Montana Veterans Home is a beautiful facility. The staff and residents love to show it to anyone who is interested. We welcome people to stop in for a tour anytime.