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Honoring Senior Veterans
Care & Benefits at Legacy Living

At Legacy Living, we don’t just care for veterans — we honor them. Our Chillicothe assisted living community provides dignified, personalized support for the men and women who served, along with practical guidance to help veterans and surviving spouses explore VA Aid & Attendance and other resources that can make assisted living more affordable.

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A Veteran‑Friendly
Community

Veterans will find a welcoming, respectful environment and everyday comforts that feel like home:

  • Personalized care plans with 24/7 staff on‑site, medication support, and help with daily activities as needed.
  • Camaraderie with fellow veterans and community members—coffee chats, card games, and opportunities to share stories of service.
  • On‑site chapel, salon, café, activity rooms, and engaging programs tailored to interests and abilities.
  • Transportation coordination for medical appointments, including help connecting with Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) and DAV vans where available.

Veteran or Spouse? Contact us to learn how VA benefits may help with assisted living: 660‑646‑6219.

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Using VA Benefits
for Assisted Living

VA Aid & Attendance (A&A) is an additional monthly payment added to a qualifying veteran’s or surviving spouse’s VA Pension when they need help with daily activities (like bathing, dressing, or managing medications). Families commonly use these funds to offset assisted living costs. Eligibility considers wartime service, current care needs, income, and net worth.

For the current pension rules, the VA net worth limit for pension eligibility from Dec 1, 2024–Nov 30, 2025 is $159,240. Annual pension rates (which determine monthly amounts) are updated each year and differ for a veteran alone, with a spouse, or a surviving spouse.

We’re here to help. While Legacy Living doesn’t approve or administer VA benefits, our team will connect you with local, accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) who can guide you through the application at no cost.

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Aid & Attendance:
Financial Help for Wartime Veterans

Who may qualify (overview):

  • A veteran (or surviving spouse) receiving VA Pension who needs regular assistance with daily activities, or who is housebound.
  • Wartime service and discharge status requirements apply for pension eligibility; age/disability factors may also qualify.
  • Income & net worth must fall below VA’s current thresholds.

How to apply (simple steps):

  • Connect with a Missouri VSO to review eligibility and gather documents (DD‑214, medical notes, income/assets).
  • Have your clinician complete VA Form 21‑2680 (Examination for Housebound or A&A); submit with your pension claim/intent.
  • Keep copies and respond promptly to any VA requests. (We’re happy to provide a checklist.)

Tip: Benefits change over time. Always refer to VA’s latest pension rate tables and guidance when estimating potential monthly support.

Getting to VA Care
from Chillicothe

We help coordinate transportation and appointments. Nearby VA resources for north‑central Missouri include:

  • Cameron VA Clinic – Primary care; ~west of Chillicothe. 311 Little Brick Rd, Cameron, MO 64429.
  • Excelsior Springs VA Clinic – Primary & mental health care. 197 S McCleary Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.
  • Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) and DAV vans may provide rides to participating VA facilities (eligibility applies).

We’ll help you explore options and plan a route that works.

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Stories of Service:
Our Veteran Residents

Every veteran’s story matters here. On tours, we often share (with permission) how residents have found purpose, friends, and peace of mind—and how families gained relief knowing their loved one has daily support. Ask us about current veterans’ groups and activities during your visit.

Serving Veterans
Across North‑Central Missouri

Legacy Living proudly serves seniors from Chillicothe and nearby communities, including Cameron, Trenton, Brookfield, Carrollton, Bethany, Marceline, Hamilton, Gallatin, and Milan. If you’re searching “assisted living for veterans near me,” call 660‑646‑6219 — we’d be honored to help.

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Families come to Legacy Living from Chillicothe, Cameron, Trenton, Brookfield, Carrollton, Bethany, Marceline, Hamilton, Gallatin, Milan, and nearby communities. If you’re searching “assisted living near me” anywhere within ~45 miles of Chillicothe, we’d be honored to help.

We Proudly Serve Families
Across North‑Central Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions
About Assisted Living & VA Benefits for Veterans

Yes. Aid & Attendance is a monthly increase to a VA Pension for eligible veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. Families typically use it to offset assisted living costs. The payment goes to the veteran/spouse, not to the community directly.

Generally, pension‑eligible veterans or surviving spouses who need regular assistance with daily activities (or are housebound), meet wartime service/discharge rules, and have income & net worth within VA limits. A clinician’s statement (VA Form 21‑2680) supports the claim.

Many do. Surviving spouses may be eligible for Survivors Pension and can also receive Aid & Attendance if they meet need and financial criteria.

Amounts vary by status (veteran alone, with spouse, surviving spouse) and are updated annually. Check the VA’s current pension rate tables for details; the 2025 net worth limit is $159,240.

Work with an accredited VSO (free) and submit VA Form 21‑2680 with your pension claim. Legacy Living can connect you to nearby Missouri Veterans Commission officers.

We’re a locally focused assisted living community (not a VA‑run or skilled‑nursing facility). We welcome veterans, coordinate care needs, and help families navigate VA resources.

We’ll help arrange logistics and provide info on VTS and DAV transportation to participating VA facilities, such as the Cameron and Excelsior Springs clinics. Eligibility and scheduling rules apply.

*Legacy Living is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and does not determine benefit eligibility. We assist with referrals to accredited VSOs.

**VA benefit information changes periodically; please confirm details on official VA pages and with a VSO.