The Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH) is a 180-bed state-skilled nursing care facility. SNSVH, dedicated on June 28, 2002, admitted its first residents on August 12, 2002. SNSVH provides 24-hour skilled nursing care to eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and Gold Star Parents who had a child who died while in military service. A minimum of 75% of the SNSVH residents must be veterans. The facility consists of three 60-bed wings and is located on 50 acres in Boulder City. One of the three wings houses a secured care unit intended for residents with severe dementia. SNSVH is certified by Medicaid, Medicare, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. SNSVH provides a full range of services including physicians; laboratory; pharmacy; physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy; dental, social, and spiritual services; medical records; activities; transportation; maintenance; dietary; barber; laundry; housekeeping; and financial services. SNSVH's primary mission is "Caring for Nevada's Heroes". Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 417.