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For Veterans who can no longer live safely on their own, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Medical Foster Homes (MFH) program is now available. It is an ideal alternative to a nursing home for Veterans who need ongoing care but prefer a more personal, family-style environment where they can maintain comfort, dignity and a sense of belonging.
Medical Foster Homes
A Medical Foster Home (MFH) is a private home where a trained caregiver provides daily support for a small number of individuals. Some residents are Veterans, while others may not be. MFHs offer a meaningful alternative to traditional nursing homes – especially for Veterans who need nursing‑home‑level care but prefer a more personal, non‑institutional environment with fewer residents.
In an MFH, caregivers and relief caregivers provide 24/7 care and supervision. They assist Veterans with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and mobility. VA ensures each caregiver receives thorough training to deliver VA‑planned care. Veterans living in an MFH also receive Home Based Primary Care, bringing ongoing medical support directly to their home.
Become an MFH Resident
If you would like more information about joining the MFH program as a resident, contact our MFH coordinator, Candice McManis, at 412-592-5350.
You can also learn more about the impact of Medical Foster Homes in People Magazine’s “Indiana Family of Eight Fosters Three Veterans Who Are Disabled: ‘We’re One Big Family Now.’”
To become an MFH caregiver, please review the Medical Foster Home Checklist and then contact our MFH coordinator at 412-592-5350.
To find out if you are eligible to enroll in VA health care:
- Call VA toll-free at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Apply at www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply
- Download the mailable VA Form 10-10EZ. Send the completed 10-10EZ with a copy of your DD214 to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Attn: Patient Registration, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
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