PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To provide the least intensive level of inpatient care for ambulatory veterans disabled by age or illness who are not in need of more acute hospitalization and who do not need the skilled nursing services provided in nursing homes. To rehabilitate the veteran in anticipation of his/her return to the community in a self-sustaining and independent or semi-independent living situation, or to assist the veteran to reach his/her optimal level of functioning in a protective environment.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. HEALTH;
- Veterans Health;
2. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES;
- Disabled Veterans;
- Prevention;
- Veterans Services;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents);

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);