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The Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center at the Connecticut Veterans Affairs is a Skilled Nursing Facility licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The Levitow Healthcare Center takes pride in being certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), achieving their highest 5-star rating. This exceptional distinction indicates the Levitow Healthcare Center is considered much above average in quality by CMS. The Levitow Healthcare Center is also certified annually as a State Veterans Home by the Federal Veterans Administration.

At the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center, we care for Veteran patients with acute and chronic conditions that need daily medical management. These conditions include, but are not limited to:

• Cancer
• Cardiac disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Dementia
• Stroke 
• Diabetes
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neuromuscular diseases

Laura Nelson joined the DVA in 2018 as the Administrator of the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center.

Under her leadership the Healthcare Center successfully transitioned from a Chronic Disease Hospital to a Skilled Nursing Facility in March of 2020. Since that time, the facility has earned Medicare’s highest nursing home rating of 5 Stars. Laura has an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. She also earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Hartford.

When you walk into the Healthcare Center (HCC), you immediately feel a sense of community. Our Veteran patients are greeted with an atmosphere of comfort and camaraderie.

Our Veteran-focused home in CT provides tailored care programs for those needing 24/7 clinical treatment. We go beyond just medical care, prioritizing emotional well-being and respecting the dignity and service of our Veterans.

In our community built on integrity, honor, and respect, Veterans find a safe and supportive environment where they can not only thrive but also reconnect with the unique friendship they forged through their service.

Fill out our application (PDF) to apply for admission to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center. We currently have available rooms for eligible veterans who are approved for admission.

Connecticut native Sgt. John Lee Levitow was a highly decorated Air Force airman and Medal of Honor recipient. He is the namesake of this skilled nursing facility.  He was a man of quiet courage and unwavering generosity. Sgt. Levitow dedicated his life to serving veterans. He inspired countless military service personnel throughout his life. His legacy continues to be a symbol of bravery and selflessness.

Sgt. Levitow was a lifelong resident of Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. He was a tireless advocate for Veterans, working more than 22 years with both the U.S and Connecticut Departments of Veterans Affairs. This included years of service as an assistant to Connecticut’s Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. He was the legislative liaison and director of planning for the Connecticut Veterans Affairs at the time of his death on November 8, 2000 after a long battle with cancer.

Sgt. Levitow was born in Hartford. He attended Glastonbury High School, originally planning to join the United States Navy. He changed his mind and joined the Air Force in 1966. He would become one of the most respected and famous airmen in U.S. history. Sgt. Levitow was a loadmaster on a mortar-attacked, AC-47 gunship (call sign Spooky 71). While flying a night combat mission over South Vietnam, he saved the lives of his eight crew members, even after being badly hurt.  Sgt John L. Levitow received the Medal of Honor from President Richard M. Nixon on Armed Forces Day May 14, 1970.

Address:
287 West St.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067


Phone: 860-616-3708
Fax: 860-616-3548
Email: HCC.DVA@ct.gov


Hours of all Divisions:
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.

*Rooms are currently available for admission of eligible veterans.