Hilo Veterans Homes

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home had its grand opening in Hilo.  Guests were treated to a tour of the facility.  The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is the first and only veterans home in Hawaii.

The home has been accepting applications from veterans across the state.  The following criteria for admission to the veterans’ home are:

– Applicant must be a veteran in good standing and meet general eligibility for VA benefits.

– Applicant should be either a resident of the State of Hawaii prior to his/her induction into the military, and/or a resident of the State of Hawaii for more than one year prior to consideration of his/her application.

Interested veteran applicants should contact the home at (808) 961-1500.  Yukio Okutsu Vet Home Info and Application.