Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo Announces New Veteran Care Agreement Expanding Access to Local Care

WATERLOO, Ill., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade Healthcare is proud to announce that Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is now in-network with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA), expanding access to high-quality skilled nursing care for Veterans in the Waterloo community and surrounding areas.

This partnership allows local Veterans to receive care closer to home while remaining connected to their families, support systems, and community.

Through this expansion, Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo now offers comprehensive care options for Veterans, including:

• Short-Term Placement Options through the United Healthcare Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN), supporting rehabilitation and transitional care needs
  
  
• Short-Term, Long-Term, Respite, and Hospice Placement Options through the Veterans Care Agreement (VCA), providing ongoing skilled nursing services for eligible Veterans

Eli Kamins, Administrator at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo shares, "Having the opportunity to care for and give back to those who have so selflessly served our country is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. We approach this partnership with the highest level of compassion, respect, and gratitude for our nation's veterans. It is our unwavering commitment to serve the Veteran community and the Department of Veterans Affairs with honor, dignity, and pride, ensuring that those who have sacrificed so much receive the exceptional care they deserve."

Accolade Healthcare works closely with the VA Team to streamline the admissions process and ensure each Veteran meets eligibility requirements. The organization's experienced team assists with:

• Verifying VA eligibility and benefits
  
  
• Coordinating referrals and medical documentation
  
  
• Collaborating with VA care teams and social workers
  
  
• Supporting seamless transitions from hospital to skilled nursing care

A key component of Accolade's approach is its dedicated team of liaisons specializing in transitional care for Veterans, ensuring continuity of care and personalized support at every stage.

Accolade Healthcare is honored to serve those who have served our country. Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo joins Accolade Healthcare of Danville and Accolade Healthcare of Peoria who also hold a VCA Contract for services. Accolade Healthcare has a strong history of working alongside the VA and welcomed the opportunity to expand services to the southern Illinois and St. Louis regions.

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo warmly invites community members to visit and explore our new Honor Wall, celebrating the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. Veterans and families interested in learning more about eligibility, care options, or the referral process are encouraged to reach out at [email protected].

About Accolade Healthcare

Accolade Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care across its communities in Illinois. Accolade Healthcare launched in 2017 and currently has seven skilled nursing facilities providing: Short-term rehabilitation, Long-term Care, Hospice Services, Memory Care Wings, Outpatient therapy, In-house dialysis dens, and other specialized clinical services.

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SOURCE Accolade Healthcare