NC State Veterans Homes - Skilled Nursing Care
You served our country, now let us serve you.
DMVA runs 4 full-service state veterans homes with 449 skilled care beds and employing over 750 North Carolinians. Our goal is to provide high quality care to veterans that improves their quality of life. We know how to meet the unique needs of our veterans.
- Comfort and security which encourages independence, meets individual needs and emphasizes personal choice.
- Comfortable, spacious accommodations in an attractive environment.
- Care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants under the direction of licensed physicians.
- Registered dietician on staff.
- Experienced social workers to assist veterans and families.
- Veterans Service Officer to assist veterans and families in applying for VA benefits.
- Licensed by the State of North Carolina and approved for Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurance.
- Complete team of therapists provide physical, occupational and speech therapy within the facility.
- Specially designed therapeutic recreational programs directed by activity personnel on each unit.
- Full range of in-house activities, community outings and programs involving local volunteer groups.
- Special programs throughout the year honoring veterans.
Hospital care provided by either the VA Medical Centers or local hospitals.
Services offered:
Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, pharmacy, volunteer medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, barber/beauty shop services.
Location:
214 Cochran Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28301, Adjacent to the VA Medical Center
Contact:
Admissions Coordinator
Phone:
(910) 822-7204 Visiting hours: 8am to 8pm
Certifications:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Joint Commission
Virtual Tour:
Services offered:
Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, barber/beauty shop services.
Location:
601 Brenner Ave. Building #10 Salisbury, NC 28144 Located on the W.G. Hefner Medical Center Campus
Contact:
Admissions Coordinator
Phone:
(704) 639-2320 Visiting hours: 8am to 8pm
Certifications:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Joint Commission
Virtual tour
Services offered:
Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, private chapel, counseling services, family support group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/beauty shop services.
Location
62 Lake Eden Road Black Mountain, NC 28711
Contact:
Admissions Coordinator
Phone
(828) 257-6801
Visiting hours
8am to 8pm
Certifications
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Joint Commission
Virtual Tour:
Services offered:
Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, private chapel, counseling services, family support group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/beauty shop services.
Location
2150 Hull Road Kinston, NC 28504
Contact:
Admissions Coordinator
Phone
(252)939-8001
Visiting hours:
8am to 8pm
Certifications
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Joint Commission
Virtual tour

Caring for those who served.
The new center in Kernersville will offer 120 private rooms designed to create a home-like atmosphere. Through quality care and constant companionship, we strive to make every day not a “living experience,” but “an experience worth living.”
Making the decision to place a loved one into a nursing center can be very emotional and stressful. You want the best possible care along with a safe, secure and comfortable environment. Our professional staff is committed to providing quality, comprehensive short-term or long-term care with an extra warm and personal touch.
Features will include:
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120 beds – Private rooms/private baths
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Beautifully decorated interiors and furnishings
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Rehabilitation room with therapy pool for residents receiving therapy
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Biodex® and Nautilus® therapy equipment
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Telephone access in resident rooms
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Private dining rooms
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Large courtyards
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Large, comfortable day rooms
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Flat screen TVs in rooms with basic cable
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Pub/canteen – resident PX
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Chapel/meditation rooms
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Laundry rooms
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Barber/beauty salon
Services will include:
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24/7 RN on duty
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I.V. therapy
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Oxygen therapy
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Physical and aquatic therapy
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Occupational and speech therapy
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Medication management
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Memory support
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Wound care and pain management
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Full-time dietitian offering dietetic programming and nourishment care
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Activity programming
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Hospice
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Licensed social worker and chaplain on staff
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Counseling and family support groups
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Laundry services
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Pharmacy services
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Volunteer services
Phone
(743) 209-3042
Fax
(833) 572-3006
Visitation Guidelines
(Updated 11/16/2021)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has revised federal guidance for nursing home visitation. This relaxes the rules that have been effect to date, allowing visitation to resume effective Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Loved ones will no longer need to schedule a visit ahead of time. Please visit our Visitation page for more details on our visitation protocols, as we continue to work to keep patients, families, and caregivers safe.