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Florida VA Nursing Homes & Veterans Advocates

Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans' Domiciliary Home 751 S.E. Sycamore Terrace Lake City, Fl 32025 (386) 758-0600
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing 4419 Tram Road Springfield, Fl 32404 (850) 747-5401
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home 21281 Grayton Terrace Port Charlotte, Fl 33954 (941) 613-0919
Emory L. Bennett Memorial 1920 Mason Avenue Daytona Beach, Fl 32117 (904) 274-3460/61
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home 6919 Parkway Blvd Land-O-Lakes, Fl 34639 (813) 558-5000
Alexander Sandy Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home 8401 West Cypress Dr. Pembroke Pines, Fl 33025 (954) 985-4824
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Veterans Advocates

Veterans Advocates

Information on Veterans Benefits

Individuals listed on this site can educate you about VA Benefits for senior veterans and their survivors that can provide up to an additional $2,642 a month in tax free income to help pay for home care, assisted living, or nursing home care. They can also help with other Veterans long term care questions. Those listed on this site educate about various benefits and do not charge a fee for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim. Only individuals and entities who are accredited by VA may be involved in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim for benefits.

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Benefits for Veterans

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a myriad of benefits to veterans. As a general rule, a veteran is defined as someone who served in the armed forces of the United States. Reservists and National Guard are generally not considered veterans for benefits purposes except under certain special conditions. For some benefits, up to 2 years or more of service is required.

    In 2015, VA reported that 55% of the 22.7 million veterans in the U.S are age 60 and older. There are several benefits available and more applicable to these senior veterans and their spouses.

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