On November 20th, O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village proudly hosted a luncheon honoring and bringing together veterans, their families, staff, and community members for an afternoon of gratitude, recognition, and connection. The event featured a warm welcome, a delicious lunch, and heartfelt remarks from organizers and sponsors, all dedicated to celebrating the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

Attendees enjoyed the Star-Spangled Banner, followed by a special pinning and recognition ceremony. Veterans in attendance were honored with pins and roses and invited to share their stories and reflections. Letters from local school students added a personal touch, reminding everyone of the lasting impact veterans have on our community.

The luncheon concluded with a raffle drawing and tours of the building’s dedicated Veterans Hallway, a space designed to honor those who have served.

Supporting Our Veterans: Service-Connected Benefits at O’Neill Healthcare

O’Neill Healthcare is committed to supporting veterans not only through recognition events, but also by providing access to important benefits and specialized care.

O’Neill Healthcare’s Bay Village and Lakewood Skilled Nursing facilities are VA-contracted facilities, able to assist service-connected veterans with long-term care needs which include rehabilitative therapies, hospice, skilled nursing and dialysis. All O’Neill Healthcare facilities are contracted to provide short-term Skilled Nursing services to veterans that are serviced connected with their care managed by Optum.

O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village, North Olmsted and North Ridgeville assisted livings offer a discount to Veterans and their families that are enrolled in Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit—a special pension that provides additional monetary support for those who require assistance with daily tasks. Surviving spouses may also qualify for monthly benefits.

Eligibility for the Aid & Attendance benefit typically includes:

• At least one day of service during a wartime period
• 90 days of active duty
• Honorable discharge
• Need for assistance with daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, or protection from environmental hazards

For more information or help applying for benefits, veterans and families are encouraged to contact O’Neill Healthcare at (440) 808-5500.