WKVC

Western Kentucky Veterans Center (WKVC) opened 14 March 2002 in Hanson, Kentucky. Situated on 33 acres of beautiful farmland 5 miles north of Madisonville, the 120-bed facility provides long-term skilled nursing care for Kentucky's veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Eligibility for Admission - Must be a veteran with an other than dishonorable discharge and a resident of Kentucky prior to submitting an application. Prior to admission, each application is reviewed to ensure that the medical needs of the veteran can be met in our facility. No individual shall be denied based on the grounds of race, color, handicap, age, gender, religion, national origin or HIV status. Click here for an application for admission [PDF 78K]

We offer a wide array of important services for the convenience, comfort and well being of our veterans. These include: primary care physician on site, 24-hour nursing care, pharmacy services, physical therapy in house, gift shop, chaplain on staff, daily activities, arts and crafts, library on site, one wing designated for dementia/Alzheimer's disease, licensed day care for employees' children (which allows delightful and therapeutic interaction between our veterans and the children).

Resident Information - Our resident information guide provides many details concerning life at our nursing home. Click here to view the information guide [PDF 274 KB]

Residents are charged a reasonable fee per month based upon the veteran's assets and income. Email the Admissions Manager for details.

Western Kentucky Veterans Center
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, Kentucky 42413

Office: (270) 322-9087
Toll Free: (877) 662-0008
TTYS: (270) 322-9752