A Veterans Home is first and foremost a place where veterans come to live. It offers complete medical and dental care amidst the amenities of a small town atmosphere. Residents may participate in on or off campus activities, civic affairs or attend veterans service organization meetings.

On campus, residents have the option of participating in the Therapeutic Employment Program or by helping other veterans through volunteer service. On-campus libraries offer a wide variety of reading material to satisfy the most avid reader. Activities include, but are not limited to, dances, social events, special programs, arts and crafts and gardening, to name a few. Campuses may have golf courses and swimming pools close by.

Most residents may come and go as they wish or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of their rooms. The goal is to enable all residents to achieve their highest quality of life in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. The resident population at each campus is representative of many diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.