Cotton, Boozman And Hill Announce Grant For New Veterans Nursing Home Facility In North Little Rock

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Cong. French Hill announced a $15.5 million grant for the construction of a new nursing home facility for veterans in North Little Rock.

The $15,629,941.60 grant is from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The groundbreaking for the new $24 million Central Arkansas Veterans Home facility located in North Little Rock took place last month.

It is designed as eight separate units that will hold 12 people each for a total of 96 residents. It is being built after the previous Arkansas Veterans Home fell into disrepair and was closed in 2012.

The new home, being build near the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, is expected to open in late 2016 or early 2017.

“This grant will help construct a new, state-of-the-art facility for our aging veterans,” said Cotton. “Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line in defense of our freedom. They deserve the very best care, no matter their stage in life.”

“Ensuring that Arkansas veterans receive the care they have earned is an important investment in our state. I remain committed to making sure our nation keeps its promise to our veterans for their service and sacrifice,” Boozman said.

“Central Arkansas is home to many aging veterans that need constant and specialized care. I encourage the completion of this project in a quick and efficient manner so we can improve our ability to provide our veterans with the healthcare services they need and deserve.” said Hill.

Another veterans’ nursing home is in operation in Fayetteville and houses approximately 110 residents.