Veterans Home of California

Although Congress abolished slavery in the District of Columbia in 1862, and President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation ended the practice of slavery... in rebellious states in 1863, at war’s end in 1865 the question of slavery had not been resolved at the national level. It wasn't until December 6, 1865 (155 years ago) when Georgia became the 27th state needed to ratify the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the abolishment of slavery. #CivilWar #13th #MyCalVet #CalVetConnect

Happy Antarctica Day! The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, its goal to protect the coolest place on Earth. https://calvetconnect.blog//1959-antarctica-treaty-kept-/

Barbara turns 102! Today we celebrated the 102nd birthday of one of our most beloved home members. Barbara was one of the first female Marines and trained pilots during WWII! She has such an amazing story, which was documented in her biography "A Worthwhile Life". She didn't want a big to do for her birthday today, but she did enjoy a morning FaceTime call with her family and a chocolate creme brulee for her birthday treat! Barbara is still sharp as a tack and it is so inspiring to hear her incredible stories. She attributes her longevity to eating healthy while growing up on the farm. Happy Birthday Barbara!

#CalVet Home Loans are a great way for #CaliforniaVeterans to stop renting and start owning. The prequalification process is easier than ever. Check out this article for more information. #Veterans #VeteransDay #HomeLoans #Mortgage

Thank you to the community for your outpouring of support during this unique Thanksgiving. Read the latest CalVet Connect article on how the public is honoring ...residents by offering acts of kindness that are more important than ever with visitation restrictions still in place. Hopefully next year we will be back to normal. Stay safe. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! #MyCalVet #MilitaryFamily #Thanksgiving2020 #Pandemic #StayHomeStaySafe

November 19, 1863, 157 year ago, just over four months after one of the deadliest, bloodiest, and defining battles of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln a...rrived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Check out this fascinating piece of history in the CalVet Connect article below. https://bit.ly/3pKJEfB #MyCalVet #MilitaryHistory #CivilWar #AbrahamLincoln

On November 1, 1941 79 years ago today... U.S. Coast Guard

Yesterday we celebrated Paul and his 13 plus years of service as a home member helper in our Therapeutic Activities (T.A.) Department. Paul has done it all for T.A., from working as a deputy to creating flyers for events and running the evening movies, Paul was always the go to to guy! Even though he’s retiring from his duties, he promises to be by the office at least once a week! Thank you Paul for your hard work and dedication to your fellow veterans and the Veterans Home of California-Yountville staff. You are the absolute best and will truly be missed!

They say the USS Hornet is haunted. Want to see for yourself? Two small flashlights, resting several feet apart on the darkened mess deck, suddenly lit up.... A third flashlight, at the opposite end of the room, joined in. All by themselves. Did they really go on and off all by themselves? Two members of the CalVet team experienced the USS Hornet last weekend. Read about their #GhostAdventure #Halloween #Ghost #Ghosthunters #GhostStories #Ghostbusters #GhostAdventures #Events #USSHornet #USSHornetMuseum #MilitaryHistory #Navy #Paranormal #ParanormalActivity

Halloween is almost here! Check out all these great entries for our pumpkin carving and decorating contest! We hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!

Congratulations amazing team! #CalVet

The Veterans Home of California-Yountville has some great job opportunities available! Now is the time to start a career in state service. Help support our veterans and receive amazing benefits. Check out the positions below and click the links for more information. Staff Services Manager I - https://bit.ly/2HspjKV Food Service Technician II - https://bit.ly/34kcoTX Registered Nurse - https://bit.ly/2HkiZoA Certified Nursing Assistant - https://bit.ly/3hNMGKZ

Let start the weekend off right with a little sample of the musical stylings of our home member bell choir, The Ding-A-Lings!

During the next four days in October 1944, American and Japanese naval forces slugged it out in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps

Congratulations are in order for our Skilled Nursing staff and our entire Veterans Home of California-Yountville team for being named one of Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in the Country! The Yountville Home ranks in the top 35 out of over 1,200 nursing homes in the state of California and in the top tier of over 10,000 nursing homes reviewed nation-wide. This is an amazing accomplishment in which everyone at the Home should be extremely proud. Way to go team, thank you for all you do and keep up the great work! https://www.newsweek.com/americas-best-nursing-h/california