Veterans’ Home at Anna

Illinois Veterans' Home at Anna

The Illinois Veterans' Home at Anna has been the home to resident veterans since 1994.  Located in Anna-Jonesboro community in Union County, it offers space to 50 resident veterans in skilled nursing and space for 12 residents in six adjoining apartment domiciliary units.

Amenities: Residents have access to a library, housekeeping, laundry, and dietary services to ensure the veterans day-to-day personal needs are met. An IDVA Veterans Service Officer is available to assist the resident with questions regarding state and federal benefits.

Gathering spaces: The home is situated on 16 scenic acres which offer vistas, fishing pond, and walking paths. A lush outdoor garden is a quiet space for residents to read, sit, and visit.

Joy of Care: As the smallest home, the Anna team has built a tight-knit community and family centered around the veteran.  

From I-57 exit 30, follow State Highway 146 west into Anna to Main Street. Turn north for approximately one mile, and the Home is on the east side. There are signs along the way.

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For further information, please contact:

The Adjutant Illinois Veterans Home - Anna
792 N. Main Street
Anna, Illinois 62906
Phone: (618) 833-5394
Fax: (618) 833-3603

Any honorably discharged veteran is entitled to admission if he or she:

• Has served in the U.S. Armed Forces at least one day during a period recognized by the USDVA as a war period or served in a hostile fire environment and was awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal; or
  
• Was retired for a service-connected disability or injury, or
• Has served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 24 months of continuous service or more and enlisted after September 7, 1980 or
• Has served as a Reservist or National Guard member, and the service included being called to Federal Active Duty (excluding service for Active Duty Training only) and completed the term or completed 20 years of satisfactory service and is otherwise eligible to receive reserve or active duty retirement benefits; or
• Has been discharged for reasons of hardship or released from active duty due to a reduction in the U.S. Armed Forces before the completion of the required period of service; and
• Entered the service as a resident of Illinois or has been a resident of Illinois for one year immediately preceding the date of application for admission; and
• Is disabled by disease, wounds, or otherwise, and because of disability is incapable of earning a living.

Peacetime veterans with one year of honorable military service may also be eligible for admission; other qualifying conditions, as required, must be met.

Admission to an Illinois Veterans’ Home is based upon:

• The ability of the Home to provide adequate and appropriate care and services required by the person’s medical diagnoses and assessed needs, and:
• An available bed in the category required by the veteran’s medical conditions and assessed needs.

What is the cost to stay at the Homes? Residents who have a monthly income will pay a monthly maintenance charge towards the total cost of their care. (NOTE: The inability to contribute to the cost of care does not prevent admission into the Home.) The monthly cost is based only on the monthly income of the Veteran and spouse and does not include other assets. The maximum amount is subject to change on an annual basis, depending on Social Security cost of living adjustments. For the current cost of care, please contact the Adjutant’s office at any of the Veterans Homes and they will be happy to assist you.  Those residents who qualify for the Aid & Attendance allowance from the US DVA will pay an additional Aid & Attendance charge, in addition to the monthly maintenance charge. The Aid & Attendance charge is equal to the amount of the allowance provided by the US DVA.

Veterans who have received a 70%-100% service connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs do not pay a monthly maintenance charge.

Each Home is surveyed, inspected, and certified annually by its US Department of Veterans Affairs medical center of jurisdiction in areas of resident rights, quality of care, and safety.

Additionally, our Homes are inspected and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and must comply with its established rules and regulations.

National, state and local veteran organizations frequently visit the Homes, and Resident Advisory Groups in each Home work to represent resident members’ views and to ensure that quality of life standards remain high.

In addition to a veteran’s military service, admission to an Illinois Veterans’ Home is based upon:

1. The ability of the Home to provide the care and services required by the veteran's medical diagnoses and assessed needs.
2. An available bed in the category of care required by the veteran's medical conditions and assessed needs.

Veterans whose applications are accepted, but who cannot be immediately admitted to the facility, are placed on the facility waiting list and are prioritized on a "first come-first served" basis. Absolutely no exceptions are permitted to this policy.

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Staff members at each Home are available to answer admission-related questions and to advise veterans and families in making the best choice possible.

1. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - Anna
    792 N. Main Street
    Anna, Illinois 62906
    Phone: (618) 833-5394
    Fax: (618) 833-3603
   
2. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - LaSalle
    1015 O'Conor Avenue
    LaSalle, Illinois 61301
    Phone: (815) 410-8375
    Fax: (815) 223-5815
3. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - Manteno
   1 Veterans Drive
   Manteno, Illinois 60950
   Phone: (815) 907-3506
   Fax: (815) 468-8972
4. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - Quincy
   1707 N. 12th Street
   Quincy, Illinois 62301         
   Phone: (217) 640-2488 
   Fax: (217) 640-5677
5. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans' Home - Chicago
   4250 N. Oak Park Avenue
   Chicago, Illinois 60634
   Phone: (773) 794-3763
   Fax: (872) 304-6738