At Veterans Care Center of Oregon (VCCO), we are passionate about honoring the heroes who have served our country. From our beautiful, well-appointed facilities in The Dalles and Lebanon, we provide exemplary housing and health-related services to veterans and their families. Our dedicated staff is committed to delivering compassionate care that puts veterans first, ensuring every resident feels valued and supported.

VCCO’s mission is to serve those who have served by providing a welcoming community where veterans can thrive. With every interaction, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans through honor, respect, and exceptional care.

Awards and Recognition

In 2014, the OVH – The Dalles became the first state Veterans home in the nation to receive the American Health Care Association “Gold Quality Award”. This award mirrors the criteria of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. As of 2014 (the 18th year of the Gold Quality Awards’ existence), the Gold Award had only been given to 24 of the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes.

History of the Veterans Care Centers of Oregon

At Veterans Care Centers of Oregon, we are proud to have served Oregon’s veterans for over two decades. Founded in 2003, VCCO began with a mission to partner with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) to operate the Oregon Veterans’ Home (OVH) in The Dalles. Over the years, our role expanded to embrace new opportunities, including the addition of a second veterans’ home in Lebanon, Oregon.

Through every chapter of our journey, our focus has remained on providing compassionate, high-quality care. We are honored to offer veterans a supportive community where they can thrive, connect with others, and receive the recognition they deserve.

VCCO Key Milestones

Summer 2003

VCCO wins the bid to operate OVH – The Dalles.

October 1, 2003

Operations begin at OVH – The Dalles.

2008

VCCO renews its contract and continues managing OVH – The Dalles.

2013

ODVA selects VCCO to operate a new veterans’ home in Lebanon, Oregon.

October 2014

OVH – Lebanon opens its doors.

December 2014

OVH – Lebanon receives Medicare and Medicaid certification.

Spring 2015

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grants OVH – Lebanon official recognition.

Operational Structure

The VCCO board is comprised of veterans from various military branches, representatives from veteran’s service organizations, county representatives, healthcare professionals, and former staff of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. All members are volunteers who have dedicated their time to honor those who have served.

VCCO is committed to ensuring that veterans control the operations of the programs through policy and the direction of the board. VCCO believes that the success of this operational model can be seen in the fiscal health of the homes, the client satisfaction, and the recognition for providing quality care that it has received.

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