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Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo Expands Services through Veterans Care Agreement

Accolade Healthcare proudly announces a significant new initiative that enhances access to high-quality care for veterans. With the announcement of a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is now officially in-network. This partnership aims to bring crucial skilled nursing care closer to home for veterans residing in the Waterloo area and its surroundings.

The introduction of this agreement marks a pivotal development in how local veterans can receive necessary healthcare services while staying connected to their families and communities. Accolade Healthcare will now provide comprehensive medical care options tailored specifically for veterans, helping meet their varying needs efficiently. Among the services available are:

• - Short-Term Placement Options: Accessible through the United Healthcare Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN), these options cater to veterans' rehabilitation and transitional care requirements.
• - Extended Care Services: The agreement includes provisions for short-term, long-term, respite, and hospice care placements, ensuring ongoing assistance to eligible veterans requiring skilled nursing services.

Eli Kamins, the Administrator at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo, expressed the organization's commitment to caring for those who have served their country. He stated, "It is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to care for veterans. We approach this partnership with compassion, respect, and gratitude, and we remain dedicated to ensuring that these heroes receive the exceptional care they rightfully deserve."

Accolade Healthcare's collaboration with the VA team is focused on streamlining the admissions process for veterans. The organization actively assists veterans in verifying their VA eligibility and benefits, coordinating medical referrals and documentation, and working closely with social workers and care teams from the VA. This level of coordination aims to facilitate smoother transitions from hospital care to skilled nursing care, addressing the unique needs of each veteran.

A highlight of the expansion is Accolade's specialized team of liaisons. These professionals are dedicated to the transitional care of veterans, ensuring personalized support and continuity of care at every stage of the process. The organization is honored to extend its services to veterans and aims to provide the highest quality and dignified care to those who have sacrificed for their country.

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is not the first in the organization to establish such an agreement; it joins Accolade Healthcare of Danville and Accolade Healthcare of Peoria, both of which already operate under similar VCA contracts. This expansion reflects a broader commitment within Accolade Healthcare to serve veterans across the regions of southern Illinois and St. Louis, reinforcing the company's longstanding relationship with the VA.

In a gesture of recognition and appreciation, Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo invites community members to visit its newly established Honor Wall, which celebrates the bravery and service of local veterans. Additionally, veterans and their families looking to understand their eligibility for care options or the referral process are encouraged to reach out directly through provided contact channels.

About Accolade Healthcare

Founded in 2017, Accolade Healthcare has emerged as a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services across various communities in Illinois. The organization boasts a portfolio of seven skilled nursing facilities that offer an array of services, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice services, memory care wings, outpatient therapy, in-house dialysis, and other specialized clinical offerings. Accolade Healthcare remains dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care, solidifying its mission to prioritize the wellness and health of the communities it serves.