MEDICAL FOSTER HOME
When living at home becomes difficult, most people would rather remain in a home-like setting than move to a nursing home. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program offers Veterans more options to support independence in a home-like environment.
Medical Foster Homes (MFH) are private residences where the caregiver lives and
provides continuous care and supervision to the Veterans, with the assistance of
relief caregivers. This caregiver can help the Veteran carry out activities of daily
living, such as bathing and getting dressed. VA ensures that the caregiver is well
trained to provide VA planned care.
MFH is a voluntary long-term care placement option. Some, but not all, residents are
Veterans. VA can help you find a warm and caring MFH that meets high quality care
and safety standards. The Veteran and their family are encouraged to tour homes
before making a decision.
While living in a Medical Foster Home, Veterans receive Home-Based Primary Care
(HBPC). HBPC is health care services provided to Veterans in their home. A VA
physician supervises the health care team who provides the services in the home
based on the unique needs of each individual Veteran. HBPC is for Veterans who
have complex health care needs for whom routine clinic-based care is not effective.