The Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center, a state skilled nursing home for veterans, has opened in Bowling Green. Spectrum News 1 reported on Oct. 5, 2026, that the center is Kentucky's fifth skilled nursing veterans center.
What opened
Spectrum News 1 reports the center has 60 beds in an 80,000-square-foot building. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs describes the beds as private suites with private baths. Spectrum News 1 puts the cost at $53 million and, citing Gov. Andy Beshear, says the center created 152 jobs.
The state's other veterans nursing homes are in Radcliff, Hazard, Hanson and Wilmore, according to Spectrum News 1.
What changes for residents
For veterans in the Bowling Green area who need skilled nursing care, the center offers a state-run option closer to home. According to the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, applicants must need nursing care and be Kentucky residents on the date of admission, and the center participates in Medicare, Medicaid, some insurance plans and VA per diem payments.
Check ahead
The opening came after delays. The Bowling Green Daily News reported in June 2025 that the project's substantial-completion target had been pushed to September. Admission requirements, costs and bed availability can change, so families should confirm details and how to apply with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs at veterans.ky.gov.
