Va maine fisher house | veterans affairs

The VA Maine Fisher House offers Free Lodging to Military and Veteran families while their loved ones are receiving medical care at our Medical Center. The VA Maine Fisher House offers FREE

LODGING to    Military and Veteran families while their loved ones are receiving medical care at our Medical Center.                         Requirements for staying at the Fisher House:

     Family Members/Caregivers      1 – Must be involved in the “episodic care” of the Veteran.    2 – Must be capable of self-care.    3 – Reside 50-miles or more from our Medical Center.

     Veterans/Active Duty Service Members      1 – Must be receiving “episodic care” at our Medical Center.    2 – Must be accompanied by an adult capable of self-care.    3 – Reside

50-miles or more from our Medical Center.      A medical consult confirming “episodic care” is required to stay at the    Fisher House.      Once the Fisher House receives a medical consult,

our staff will    initiate a call with the Veteran, family member or caregiver.      Exceptions to the 50-mile rule, while rare, may be granted at the    discretion of the Fisher House

Manager.                                                                                     The VA Maine Fisher House has 16 Guest Suites, each with a private bathroom. All rooms are

handicap accessible.   Our Fisher House also includes a deluxe Kitchen, a spacious Dining Room, a beautiful Library and Family Room as well as a complimentary Laundry Room.

                                                  All Fisher House guests must be willing to abide by all House rules be willing and able to clean up after themselves. Guests must be in good

health and answer screening questions. Families will be assigned only one room per patient. FOR MORE INFORMATION: VA Maine Healthcare System 1 VA Center (Fisher House) Augusta, Maine 04330

   Ext. 7052, 7053, 7054 [email protected] FISHER HOUSE RESOURCES Take video tour of the VA Maine Fisher House Fisher House Foundation