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🌱 Lawton Veterans Home nears capacity—what that means for local veterans

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  • Lawton Veterans Home nears capacity—what that means for local veterans

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📰 News we're reading

• Lawton Veterans Home reaches highest census since 2020 (journalrecord.com) — Lawton’s state-run Veterans Home is now 91.5% full, its highest resident count since 2020, signaling strong demand for long-term care locally. The facility employs about 250 staff and offers skilled nursing, therapy, transportation, and memory care, with ODVA encouraging eligible veterans and families to apply online for admission.
   

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