Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Welcome to Veterans Desk,your trusted source for connecting healthcare providers and facilities with opportunities to serve those who served our country. This guide is designed specifically for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) seeking to join the VA Community Care Network (CCN).
SNFs deliver essential services to veterans recovering from injury, illness, or hospitalization—providing rehabilitation, long-term care, and support with daily living activities in a medically supervised setting.
Ensure your facility meets the following criteria:
Prepare the following materials for enrollment:
Submit your facility’s application through the appropriate CCN portal:
All participating facilities must complete mandatory onboarding and training modules, including:
Access training at: VA Provider Education & Training
About This Specialty
Many veterans require post-acute care, rehabilitation, or long-term support due to chronic medical conditions, aging, or post-surgical recovery. Skilled Nursing Facilities offer:
SNFs bridge the gap between inpatient care and home recovery, helping veterans regain independence, maintain quality of life, and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions.
Deliver care to veterans with unique health needs and histories of complex military service.
Work closely with VA case managers on discharge planning and chronic disease management.
Receive payment for nursing, therapy, and long-term support services included in authorized VA care plans.
Establish credibility through federal partnerships and community recognition.
Provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care.
Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.
SNFs can provide:
Yes. Long-term residential care is covered when prescribed by a VA-authorized provider and included in the veteran’s approved care plan.
Yes. Memory care and dementia services are reimbursable under the CCN when part of the authorized treatment plan.
Accreditation (e.g., from The Joint Commission) is not mandatory but may enhance your application. At minimum, your facility must meet state licensure and federal regulatory requirements.
Licensed Nursing Facilities can begin the enrollment process through Optum (Regions 1–3) or TriWest (Regions 4–5). Veterans Desk provides education. The VA’s administrators handle enrollment.
