Welcome
The future of the Soldier's Home in Holyoke is in your hands
We are members of a Coalition of Veterans, family members, veteran services representatives and concerned citizens who believe we can and must move forward
Our Mission
To appeal to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to build a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke
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How can you help?
Send a message to Governor Baker that the conditions at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke are unacceptable and violate the patient rights of Veterans for safe and adequate care and that we demand a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke
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A Path Forward
We request state approval of a plan approved by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs that would result in a new Soldiers’ Home with greater independence, safety, and ultimately a much-improved quality of life for veteran residents.
Why We Are Involved
We want to be part of the solution to take advantage of a major opportunity to make things right: right for the families of the Veterans who died, right for the incredibly dedicated staff who had to work in those conditions and right for future generations of Veterans who will need the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke.
Our Vision
We envision a Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke where Veterans enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care; where they, their families, and the staff engage in relationships that result in the best possible environment where Veterans want to live and staff want to work; and where all are protected, sustained in the safest and most compassionate Home possible.
The Project
Replacing the North Building of the current Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke with a new 53,000 square foot building addition housing 120 private rooms with private bathrooms. Upon completion of the project, the total long-term care bed capacity will house 270 residents, in 12-15 bed units with integral living space in the vision of a Community Living Center model.
Watch the Massachusetts National Guard
Memorial Day Observance in Honor of the Veterans of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke.
