Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center

The Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center is a state-operated veterans care facility located in Radcliff, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs network of veterans centers and provides residential and nursing care services to eligible veterans and their spouses. The center is named in honor of Master Chief Carl M. Brashear, a U.S. Navy diver whose life story was portrayed in the film "Men of Honor." The facility operates under the authority of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is funded through state appropriations and federal veterans benefits. Its official website is hosted on the Kentucky state government domain at rvc.ky.gov. The center serves veterans across Kentucky and is one of several state veterans homes in the Commonwealth. As a state-owned entity, it is not a publicly traded company and does not operate for profit. The center's mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to veterans in a homelike environment, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services. It is licensed and regulated by state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The facility is an important part of Kentucky's commitment to honoring and supporting those who have served in the armed forces.

The Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center is a state veterans home operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. It is located in Radcliff, Kentucky, a city in Hardin County near Fort Knox. The center is named after Master Chief Carl M. Brashear (1931–2006), the first African American and first amputee to be certified as a U.S. Navy master diver. Brashear's story gained national attention through the 2000 film "Men of Honor," in which he was portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. The naming of the center honors his legacy of perseverance and service. The facility provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care to veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It is one of several state veterans centers in Kentucky, which also include facilities in Wilmore, Hazard, and Bowling Green. The center operates under the oversight of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and is subject to regulations from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Funding comes from state appropriations, federal per diem payments, and resident fees. The center's official website, rvc.ky.gov, provides information on admissions, services, and contact details. As a state government entity, it does not have a founding date in the traditional corporate sense, but it was established as part of Kentucky's efforts to expand veterans care in the early 21st century. The center is licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and is certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is an important resource for veterans in central Kentucky, particularly those near Fort Knox and the surrounding region.

• Named in honor of Master Chief Carl M. Brashear, U.S. Navy master diver.

State-owned veterans care facility providing nursing and residential services to Kentucky veterans.

Product categories. Skilled nursing care · Residential care · Rehabilitation services · Memory care

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2. 2Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center - Official Websitervc.ky.gov