NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – the Veterans Home of California-Redding is accepting applications for residency.

The admissions application is available at http://www.calvet.ca.gov/Files/VetHomes/vhcapp.pdf .

The Veterans Home of California-Redding is located on 27 acres in the heart of the beautiful Northern Sacramento Valley.

The majestic countryside setting of the home offers spectacular views of Mt. Shasta to the north and Mt. Lassen to the east and gorgeous mountains surrounding the region.

The VHC-Redding has 155 beds and offers a residential care facility for the elderly, also known as assisted living.

This spring the home also will begin offering skilled nursing. The two levels of care will provide continuity in the lives of residents in a homelike atmosphere of dignity and respect.

All health care needs, meals, transportation and activities are provided by the Veterans Home of California-Redding.

Residents in the assisted living care area are required to need minimal assistance and supervision with most activities of daily living. Licensed nurses are available at the home for necessary care.

Skilled nursing care is provided to residents on a 24-hour basis by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Skilled nursing residents have greater access to rehabilitation therapies, nursing care, pharmacy management, structured activities and clinical dietary services.

A memory care program with this level of care provides a supervised environment for veterans with symptoms of confusion, memory loss, difficulty making decisions, solving problems or participating in conversations.

The veteran’s home provides California veterans with a living environment that protects their dignity and contributes to their feeling of self-reliance and self-worth.

The city of Redding offers wonderful tourist attractions like Shasta and Whiskeytown lakes, Shasta Dam and the world famous Sundial Bridge.

Veterans considering assisted living are encouraged to apply.

To qualify, you must be a resident of California, age 55 or older (or younger if disabled), and have served honorably. Spouses also are eligible to apply with the veterans.

The facility is located at 3440 Knighton Road.