Veteran Homes | State of Missouri: Veterans Home St. James

620 North Jefferson, Saint James, MO 65559

Eligibility

Eligible Veterans and their dependents Must have lived in Missouri for 180 days Meet criteria for Veteran status as established by VA, and require skilled nursing services

Required documents

Picture ID/Driver's License Proof of Residence Military Discharge (DD214)

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

To access this service, contact:

Joan Elwing (Director, Veteran's Home Program)

[email protected]

573-522-4227

573-265-5771

Fax·

Fax

573-265-3271

Voice·

Main

Websitehttps://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov

Languages

English

Application process

Call to Apply

Fees

Monthly resident charge is calculated using a sliding scale based on the Veteran's ability to pay

Service area

State of Missouri

Veterans home with skilled nursing facility. AKA MVC

Last Assured

06/11/2025

What's Here

Veteran Homes

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI MISSOURI VETERANS COMMISSION

The Missouri Veterans Commission is a state agency established to provide services and assistance to veterans. In addition to operating seven Veterans Homes we currently operate five State Veterans Cemeteries throughout the state. The Missouri Veterans Commission also operates a statewide Service to Veterans Program, which provides information on VA benefits and assistance with VA claims. AKA MO VETERANS COMMISSION MVC