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05-28-03, 11:11 AM
VA Awards $31.1 Million to Washington Veterans Home
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2003) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
has awarded a grant for more than $31.1 million to Washington State for
construction of a replacement nursing home facility at the Washington
Veterans Home in Retsil.
"This grant reflects the federal-state partnership that is honoring
our commitment to care for the men and women who have served in uniform,"
said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "This partnership
provides a comfortable home for veterans in a time of great personal need."
The grant will pay up to 65 percent of the cost to construct a
replacement nursing home for veterans. The overall cost of the project is
approximately $47.8 million.
The new veterans home in Retsil will be a 240-bed facility that will
provide skilled nursing care to eligible Washington veterans.
The Retsil nursing home opened its doors in 1910. Information about
the facility can be found on the web at
http://www.dva.wa.gov/Veteran%20Homes.htm or by calling 360-895-4700.
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2003) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
has awarded a grant for more than $31.1 million to Washington State for
construction of a replacement nursing home facility at the Washington
Veterans Home in Retsil.
"This grant reflects the federal-state partnership that is honoring
our commitment to care for the men and women who have served in uniform,"
said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. "This partnership
provides a comfortable home for veterans in a time of great personal need."
The grant will pay up to 65 percent of the cost to construct a
replacement nursing home for veterans. The overall cost of the project is
approximately $47.8 million.
The new veterans home in Retsil will be a 240-bed facility that will
provide skilled nursing care to eligible Washington veterans.
The Retsil nursing home opened its doors in 1910. Information about
the facility can be found on the web at
http://www.dva.wa.gov/Veteran%20Homes.htm or by calling 360-895-4700.