New Veterans Home in Vineland
Joined by veterans and officials from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Governor James E. McGreevey today led groundbreaking ceremonies for a new 300 bed veterans' home in Vineland. “The new state-of-the-art facility will replace the existing Vineland Veterans Home,” McGreevey said. “It will include 240 long-term care beds, a 32-bed special needs unit and a 28-bed domiciliary/assisted living unit, which will be the first assisted living state veterans home unit in the Nation.”
The current Vineland Memorial Home, which accepted its first resident in 1900, has a 232-bed capacity.
The Governor said the new facility will be fully ADA compliant and will improve patient care and staff efficiency. Residents will have more individual living space with additional privacy.
“The new Veterans Home will provide for a full continuum of care,” said Brigadier General Glenn K. Rieth, the State’s Adjutant General. “Residents can begin in the assisted living unit and, as their needs increase, move to a more comprehensive care unit - all under one roof in the same facility.”
The $50 million-dollar project is being funded with $17 million from the State and $33 million coming from the Federal government.
The facility provides medical and nursing care 24 hours a day. Physicians, registered and licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants are available to care for the veterans. Current residents of the Vineland Memorial Home include veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.
The Governor also announced a series of actions to improve care in veterans’ facilities by attracting additional nursing staff.
“Our commitment to our veterans is more than just bricks and mortar,” he said.
Developed by a special Nursing Shortage Task Force, and the actions include:
* A nurse recruiter to implement a more robust, comprehensive marketing strategy statewide.
* An incentive strategy with nursing bonuses to attract and retain quality nursing staff.
* Nursing refresher courses with a concentration in long-term care.
* Quality of life changes for nurses, such as flexible work schedules and alternative work weeks.
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Author: Press Release-Kevin Davitt
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