United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Dayton VA Medical Center



Geriatrics and Extended Care Services

Hospice Services

Inpatient Hospice provides specialized care to you and your family if you are facing a terminal illness. The focus of this care is controlling pain and other symptoms so you can remain as alert and as comfortable as possible. A 16-bed Inpatient Hospice Unit is located on 9 North. Outpatient Hospice Services are available through community agencies, by referral.

A member of the Hospice Team is available to talk with you about Hospice. For more information, call (937) 268-6511, extensions 3751 or 3752.


Community Living Center

The Community Living Center is an extended care facility which provides medical, nursing, rehabilitation and other supportive services for a limited stay. Families or veterans who are interested in Community Living Center placement should contact their social worker on their assigned unit or the Eligibility Clerk at (937) 268-6511, extension 2201. Tours of the Community Living Center can also be arranged by calling (937) 268-6511, extension 2949.


Respite Care

Respite Care provides family members temporary relief from the responsibility of providing continuous care to a disabled veteran. Any veteran who is eligible to receive care in accordance with VA Policy, is eligible for Respite Care.

For more information, contact the Respite Coordinator at (937) 262-2122.


Hospitality House

A guest house sponsored by the 3rd District Veterans of Foreign Wars is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It provides convenient, comfortable, affordable overnight accommodations to the family members of seriously ill veteran patients.

The current rate of $5.00 a day is subject to change. There is no specified “check-in” time; however, advance registration is recommended. There is a limit of three nights stay unless extended by a physician’s statement. Call for reservations (937) 268-6511, extension 1022.

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