Geriatrics and Extended Care
Medical Foster Homes
What is a Medical Foster Home?
Medical Foster Homes are private homes in which a trained caregiver provides
services to a few individuals. Some, but not all, residents are Veterans. A Medical
Foster Home can serve as an alternative to a nursing home. It may be appropriate
for Veterans who require nursing home care but prefer a non-institutional setting
with fewer residents.
Medical Foster Homes are private residences where the caregiver and relief
caregivers provide care and supervision 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This
caregiver can help the Veteran carry out activities of daily living, such as
bathing and getting dressed. VA ensures that the caregiver is well trained to
provide VA planned care. While living in a Medical Foster Home, Veterans
receive Home Based Primary Care.
VA Medical Centers with Medical Foster Home programs
This list includes the VA Medical Centers currently operating a Medical Foster
Home program. However, many facilities are in various stages of development
of their own programs. Please reach out to your VA social worker to inquire
about when a Medical Foster Home will be available at your local facility.
Medical Foster Home in the News
Southern Living: Foster Families for Veterans Keep America’s Heroes in the
Homes They Deserve
People Magazine: Indiana Family of Eight Fosters Three Veterans Who Are
Disabled: ‘We’re One Big Family Now’
Are you interested in becoming a Medical Foster Home?
If you are interested in becoming a Medical Foster Home (MFH) Caregiver,
review the Medical Foster Home Checklist for more information, then reach
out to your local MFH Coordinator.
Medical Foster Home in Greenville, Indiana
Three war heroes, two parents and six kids
live together in Greenville, Indiana as part
of the Medical Foster Home Program.
