Long Island State Veterans Home

About Long Island State Veterans Home

Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, New York is a state-operated skilled nursing facility on the SUNY Stony Brook campus that provides long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and an adult day health care program. The home is licensed for about 350 beds and serves veterans and eligible dependents; New York State Veterans’ Homes are owned by the state and SUNY and prioritize applicants who meet the published eligibility rules.

Daily life centers on 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitative therapies and organized activities. Onsite clinical and therapy services support care planning and recovery, while communal dining, recreation spaces and outdoor grounds are noted as part of the campus environment. Veterans with qualifying service who reside in a State Veterans Home typically have no routine out-of-pocket cost for skilled nursing care, subject to eligibility and bed availability.