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North Carolina State Veterans Homes

The NCSEA has chosen the North Carolina State Veterans Homes as one of its State Major Projects. The Elks of NC have volunteered countless hours to ensure the needs of our senior veterans are provided for on a daily basis. In addition, we have given over half-a-million dollars  in resources toward the Veterans homes in North Carolina. The Veterans homes had an immediate need for handicap accessible vans for transportation and we have provided each NC veteran home a van for that purpose. We have also put a television in every room at each of veteran homes in NC.

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State Veterans Homes

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The State of North Carolina is proud to offer four, full-service, State Veterans Homes. They are located adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, on the W.G. Hefner Medical Center campus in Salisbury, Kinston, and at Black Mountain. Please call our office at (919) 807-4263 for further information. Our Primary mission is to provide high quality care to Veterans, which will improve their quality of life. At the North Carolina State Veterans Homes, we know how to meet the special needs of veterans. Dedicated to excellence, our highly skilled professional staff provides exceptional care and activities to enrich individuals.

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  • Comfort and security, 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.

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Eligibility

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We serve all qualified North Carolina Veterans. The rate of payment is based on the actual cost of care and the individual’s ability to pay using available resources.

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To be eligible, a veteran must:

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  • Have served in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes.

  • Have been discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces.

  • Have resided in the State of North Carolina 24 months prior to be date of application.

  • Be referred by a licensed physician and be in need of skilled nursing care.

  • Be disabled by reason of age, disease, or other reasons determined through a physical exam.
    Our facility must be able to meet the need of the resident.

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Camp Carefree

The NCSEA has chosen Camp Carefree as one of its State Major Projects. Camp Carefree is a camp for chronically ill and disabled children and well siblings of children with chronic illnesses. Through our fund-raising and events like our annual motorcycle ride, the North Carolina Elks have donated more than $200,000 to help support the camp.

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Many children with serious health problems live a protected life and spend a good deal of their young lives in hospitals and doctor’s offices. Camp Carefree provides them with needed freedom to play, learn and have fun with others who encounter similar difficulties. The psychological, recreational and physical benefits of camping with their peers can help make their personal battle easier to bear. Sharing their feelings with others who really know what it’s like to live with someone with a chronic health problem or disability helps these children know they are not alone in their plight. OUR EMPHASIS, HOWEVER, IS ON WELLNESS AND FUN!

 

Since the financial burden for families who have someone with ongoing health problems is often heavy, Camp Carefree’s policy is to provide each camper this experience at no charge to their families.

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