Latest News on the Veterans Nursing Home located in Ivins
In March we will see construction begin on the Veterans Nursing Home according to the general contractor Layton Construction. It is forecast to be completed by May of 2013. The preliminary plans reflect our concern for the visual environment surrounding the future facility. The architects have designed the building to be low slung with elevations, features, and colors that harmonize with Vista School.
In a state owned veterans’ home, the VA will pay for nearly one half the cost of care for the resident. In certain instances the amount paid is 100% of the cost of care. This is only available to the veteran if he or she is residing in a state owned facility. They will be constructed utilizing the same basic model as the Ogden nursing home, incorporating the VA’s Culture Change concept in both. One significant change in these two facilities is that each room will be private and each room will have its’ own bathroom.
A consortium comprised of Layton Construction, BWA Architects and Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects is designing and building the new nursing homes. McFall said each would employ a full-time staff of between 140 and 150 people earning $4 million in salaries with $4.5 million spent each year on goods and services in their local economies.
Veterans Eagle Monument
Ed Hlavka’s “Eagle Monument” will become the centerpiece of the soon to be built Washington County Veterans Nursing Home in Ivins City. This magnificent bronze sculpture towering over twenty-five feet in height will be nestled against the iconic red mountain that stands guard over the nursing home site. With its sixteen-foot wingspan this inspiring symbol of America's freedom for which the future residents of this facility have fought will serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices they have made and their importance to each of us as beneficiaries.
Thank you for helping to make it a reality. MAYOR HART - Ivins City, Utah
Use this form to order a personalized Brick that will be used to form a beautiful brick mosaic surrounding the “Eagle Monument” which will be the center piece and gathering area at the Washington County Veterans Nursing Home, located in Ivins City Utah.
VETERANS HOME DONATIONS
Donations are being taken for the Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah in order to assist with improvements in the new Veterans Nursing Home that will be located in Ivins. Please click on the link below for information to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the donations.
Veterans Affairs Coalition of Southern Utah
A ceremonial groundbreaking is tentatively planned for July with actual construction to begin in October. Hundreds of construction workers will be needed to complete the facility within the aggressive thirteen month schedule that has been proposed. A design/build general contractor will be decided upon within the next few weeks with the intent of having both the design and construction work move forward simultaneously.
