My children and I were driving past our local veterans home and my daughter asked "was that where I wanted to go when I got old"? "Yes" I said. She said it looked like a better option. They had planned to drop me off at a "Rest Area" because "Rest Homes" were expensive. She took after her Mother's side.
Chuck - This is good information. New York has 5 Veteran's Homes. The one in Oxford, NY (rural, between Binghamton and Utica) is truly outstanding - it has a 5 star rating. After active duty I spent 31 years in the Guard/reserve like many. Two friends are residents there now - both have issues due to service in Nam. When I have visited it is as nice as any facility like that I have ever been in - it compares to a very expensive private facility a relative of mine was once in. I can't say enough good things about it. As another buddy says - 'this is the only nursing home I've ever been in that does not smell'. Another friend (also retired Army) is on the board there as he lives near. (yeah - it helps to be alumni of the battalion in Binghamton which is near) I have learned a lot about how hard they work at everything. People need to do their research as you stress - but be sure to look into the possibility. And in NY facilities a spouse can reside there as well - but I'm not sure of all the caveats.
To be fair, the website in question is not the one owned by the State Veterans Homes. Its the one run by their National Association. So if a state doesn't update it, it stays out of date. I have the feeling that the National Association's directory isn't top priority for the Homes.
My children and I were driving past our local veterans home and my daughter asked "was that where I wanted to go when I got old"? "Yes" I said. She said it looked like a better option. They had planned to drop me off at a "Rest Area" because "Rest Homes" were expensive. She took after her Mother's side.
I'm taking a skiing trip with my son next weekend...Now I have a whole Dad Joke to set up...Thanks!
Chuck - This is good information. New York has 5 Veteran's Homes. The one in Oxford, NY (rural, between Binghamton and Utica) is truly outstanding - it has a 5 star rating. After active duty I spent 31 years in the Guard/reserve like many. Two friends are residents there now - both have issues due to service in Nam. When I have visited it is as nice as any facility like that I have ever been in - it compares to a very expensive private facility a relative of mine was once in. I can't say enough good things about it. As another buddy says - 'this is the only nursing home I've ever been in that does not smell'. Another friend (also retired Army) is on the board there as he lives near. (yeah - it helps to be alumni of the battalion in Binghamton which is near) I have learned a lot about how hard they work at everything. People need to do their research as you stress - but be sure to look into the possibility. And in NY facilities a spouse can reside there as well - but I'm not sure of all the caveats.
Thanks a lot for this post @DuckFarmer27. I never thought to literally use the "sniff test".
Thanks for the informative video.
I love your handle.
@ thanks !
🇺🇸
yup
Tell me more about this bingo room ...
Please don't do this to me...🧨
4:15 If they can't even take care of a website... 🤣
To be fair, the website in question is not the one owned by the State Veterans Homes. Its the one run by their National Association. So if a state doesn't update it, it stays out of date. I have the feeling that the National Association's directory isn't top priority for the Homes.