Florida Increases Veteran Access To Assisted Living With Community Residential Care Program

The Orlando Veterans Administration Healthcare System (OVAHCS) announced the expansion of its support for aging Veterans through the newly launched Community Residential Care (CRC) Program. The long-term care solution for those who can no longer live independently but don’t require nursing home-level care is designed to provide a safe, homelike living experience. Veterans are supported in maintaining independence while receiving supervision, assistance with daily living, and monthly case management.

Veterans must be enrolled in VA healthcare to participate in the program. They must also be medically and psychiatrically stable and be able to manage most activities of . . .