8950 Department of Veterans Affairs
Major Program Changes
  • Barstow - 40 Skilled Nursing Facility beds - The Governor's Budget includes $2.3 million ($2.1 million General Fund and $245,000 other funds) and 18 positions to reopen 40 Skilled Nursing Facility beds at the Barstow Veterans Home. The activation of the unit will occur over two fiscal years.

  • Enterprise Wide Veterans Home Information System - The Governor's Budget includes $10.3 million General Fund ($7 million one-time) and 20.9 positions to procure and implement a statewide Veterans Home Information System that will replace the current proprietary system in the existing homes and be used in any additional homes that are constructed in the future.

  • Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County (GLAVC) Veterans Homes - The Governor's Budget includes $995,000 General Fund and 7.6 positions for the initial construction and pre-activation phases of the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County Veterans Homes project. At completion, the new facilities will bring Adult Day Health Care, assisted living and Skilled Nursing Facility care to the greater Los Angeles area.