Preston MN Veteran's Home - American Legion Post #40

   Committed to caring for Veterans and their families with passion, integrity and teamwork in a new, beautiful, accommodating setting… each and every day.

    Preston, the Fillmore County Seat, is a Veteran-friendly community of 1,350 located in the Root River Valley. It’s home to one of only four State Veterans Cemeteries in the state, several very active military service posts and The Club, which hosts events celebrating all branches of the armed forces. It’s also only 35 minutes away from Rochester, MN, home to a large number of cultural and social activities. Preston provides a peaceful, small-town atmosphere in southeast Minnesota’s historic bluff country. If you love feeling close to nature, Preston is the place to be. Boasting abundant wildlife and numerous springs, brooks and streams, the area is home to Amish tours, a popular county fair, fabulous fall colors, biking, swimming, tubing, canoeing and fishing…lots of trout fishing.

    Now, after more than a decade of advocating for a new Veterans Home, Preston is excited to welcome Residents, employees and volunteers to this spectacular new campus in this beautiful part of the state.

What can Residents expect at the new State Veterans Home in Preston?

    Built on a 15-acre blufftop surrounded by a stunning 200-year-old white oak forest, the Home will reflect its natural environment and offer a variety of welcoming exterior views, including a well-appointed, fenced-in courtyard and garden. Residents will be able to enjoy:

·  Private bedrooms with private baths

·  Three, 18-Resident “households” to create a connected, small community feeling

·  A Town Center featuring a coffee shop/café, theatre/meeting room, dining room, game room, meditation room/chapel, club room for entertaining family and friends, and other communal spaces

·  A schedule that fits their life! Our teams will develop a care plan that is person-centered to best meet their needs.

·  Ongoing community involvement through activities and events

How will the State Veterans Home - Preston serve Residents?

    Residents will enjoy an assortment of exceptional quality services designed to meet their physical, social and spiritual needs, such as:

·  Skilled Nursing Care, including Specialized Dementia Care

·  Medical Service with 24-hour Nursing Care

·  Social Services

·  Individualized and Group Recreational Activities

·  Rehabilitation Services, including Physical and Occupational Therapy

·  Large Rehabilitation Gym for Specialized Therapy and Independent Activity

·  Specialized Memory Care Programming and Approaches

·  Mental/Behavioral Health Services

·  Chaplain and Spiritual Care Services

·  Individualized Nutrition Services

·  Pharmaceutical Services

·  Oral Health Program

·  Local Transportation Service

·  Barber and Beauty Services

·  Strong Community Involvement

What are the eligibility requirements for living at the State Veterans Home in Preston?

    All Residents must require skilled nursing care. Eligible Residents include:

·  Veterans discharged under honorable conditions from any branch of the U.S. armed forces and a current resident of Minnesota, who served 181 consecutive days on active duty, unless discharged earlier because of disability incurred in the line of duty.

·  Spouses of eligible Veterans, who must be at least 55 years old and meet residency requirements.

·  Veterans or Veteran spouses must meet Minn. Stat. 197.447.

    Residents contribute to the cost of their care according to their means. Additional information is available from our Veterans Benefits Coordinator and County Veterans Service Officers. Learn more about Resident admissions and access the application form here.

Contact Information:

Website:  Preston / Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs - State of Minnesota (mn.gov)

Address: 1864 First Minnesota, Preston MN 55965

Admissions Email:  NewHomesAdmissions@state.mn.us

 

General Information Email: PrestonVeteransHome.MDVA@state.mn.us