For Texas veterans in need of long-term care, one facility has quietly been doing the work for more than two decades — and it’s accepting applications right now.
The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville is currently open for admissions, offering eligible veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents a place to receive quality nursing care in a setting built specifically with their service in mind. The home, which has operated since 2000, sits at 200 Veterans Drive in Wilson County and represents one of the more substantive commitments the state of Texas has made to its aging veteran population. With nearly every one of its 160 certified beds filled — the facility averages 153 residents at any given time — demand clearly isn’t lacking.
A Facility With Deep Roots and a Meaningful Name
The home isn’t named arbitrarily. It honors Major Frank M. Tejeda, a decorated serviceman who served from 1963 to 1967 — a name that carries real weight in South Texas military circles. Ownership of the facility rests with the State of Texas Veterans Land Board, which oversees the broader network of state veterans homes across Texas. That institutional backing matters. It means residents aren’t navigating the sometimes murky waters of private for-profit care — at least not here.
Still, “state-run” doesn’t mean free. Monthly costs for nursing home care at the facility range from roughly $6,280 to $7,285, with additional services capable of pushing that figure higher. For context, that’s on par with — and in some cases below — what private nursing homes charge in the region. Pets, for the record, are not permitted on the premises. A small detail, but one that matters to more than a few prospective residents.
What Kind of Care Are We Talking About?
Quite a range, actually. The facility provides short-term care, skilled nursing care, post-hospital recovery, long-term care, and rehabilitation services — covering the spectrum from someone stepping down after a hospital stay to a resident who needs full-time ongoing support. That flexibility makes it a viable option for veterans at different stages of their health journey, not just those requiring round-the-clock assistance. Details on the full scope of services are available through Touchstone Communities, which manages day-to-day operations.
Who qualifies? The facility serves eligible veterans, spouses, and Gold Star parents — a category that extends the reach of the home beyond active military service members themselves. Gold Star parents, who’ve lost a child in military service, are often overlooked in conversations about veterans’ benefits. Their inclusion here is worth noting. The Texas General Land Office has described the facility’s mission as providing “affordable long-term nursing care” — though as the monthly rates suggest, “affordable” is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence.
Ratings, Reach, and the Honest Picture
How does it stack up? That depends on who you ask. The home carries a 3.3 out of 5 rating based on nine reviews on Caring.com — a modest score that’s difficult to read too much into given the small sample size. Nine reviews for a 160-bed facility serving a population that isn’t exactly known for posting online feedback is, to put it gently, not a statistically overwhelming dataset. A more complete picture would require firsthand visits and conversations with current residents and families.
Medicare data, last updated in March 2026, also tracks the facility under its federal certification. That ongoing federal oversight provides an additional layer of accountability — one that prospective residents and their families should absolutely explore before making any decisions. The facility can be reached directly at (830) 216-9456.
How to Apply
Applications for admission are being accepted now. Given that the facility operates at roughly 96 percent capacity on average, prospective residents would be wise not to wait. The application and eligibility process runs through the Texas Veterans Land Board, and families navigating it for the first time may find the paperwork more involved than expected — but that’s true of virtually any long-term care placement.
For veterans who’ve spent decades serving a country that doesn’t always make it easy to ask for help, a bed at a facility named for one of their own — in a community that knows their history — might be as close to the right fit as it gets.
