§ 1010 Veterans Home System Locations

As used in this chapter: (a) “Home” means any facility operated by the department for the provision of long-term care, assisted living, adult day health, independent living, or other health care services to eligible veterans. The Veterans’ Home of California system is comprised of the following subsidiary home locations: (1) The Veterans’ Home of California, Yountville, in Napa County. (2) The Veterans’ Home of California, Barstow, in San Bernardino County. (3) The Veterans’ Home of California, Chula Vista, in San Diego County. (4) The Veterans’ Home of California, West Los Angeles, in Los Angeles County. (5) The Veterans’ Home of California, Lancaster, in Los Angeles County. (6) The Veterans’ Home of California, Ventura, in Ventura County. (7) The Veterans’ Home of California, Fresno, in Fresno County. (8) The Veterans’ Home of California, Redding, in Shasta County. (b) “Administrator” means the senior executive appointed to operate a home. (c) “Department” means the Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) “Member” means a veteran or nonveteran spouse or domestic partner who has been admitted to residency at a veterans’ home. (e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (f) “Veteran” has the same meaning as defined in Section 101(2) of Title 38 of the United States Code. (g) “Applicant” means an eligible veteran or nonveteran spouse or domestic partner who is applying for admission to a home. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 140, Sec. 1. (SB 1529) Effective January 1, 2025.)