VA Community Care Services

Alpenglow Homecare of Montana provides non-medical in-home support for eligible Veterans through the VA Community Care Network. This support focuses on helping you with everyday activities like personal care, mobility, meals, and household routines, so you can remain safe and comfortable at home.

Support may include help with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Meal preparation
• Mobility and movement around the home
• Light housekeeping
• Day-to-day living activities

VA Community Care allows eligible Veterans to receive care from approved providers in the community when certain needs are met.

In this case, in-home support refers to non-medical personal care and daily living assistance provided in the home. This type of support is often used when a Veteran needs help with routine activities but does not require medical or nursing care.

It is important to understand that:

• This is not nursing or clinical care
• This is not a financial benefit or cash payment
• This is practical, hands-on help at home through a VA-authorized provider

Alpenglow Homecare of Montana works within this system as a community provider, delivering approved support services after a VA referral or authorization is in place. 

Our services focus on helping you manage daily life more safely and comfortably at home. These are non-medical services designed to make everyday home life for Veterans easier, safer, and more manageable. 

Depending on your VA authorization, support may include the following.

Personal Care

Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene

Meal Preparation

Assistance with preparing meals, cooking, and maintaining regular eating routines

Mobility Assistance

Support with moving safely around the home and completing daily tasks

Light Household Support

Help with basic tasks like laundry, tidying, housekeeping, and home organization

Daily Living Support

General assistance with routines and activities that have become difficult to manage independently

Companionship

Supportive presence and engagement as part of ongoing care and daily interaction

Every care plan is based on what has been approved through your VA referral.

You may benefit from VA-authorized in-home care if you:

• Have mobility limitations or physical challenges
• Are recovering from an injury, surgery, or illness
• Need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing or dressing
• Find it harder to keep up with daily responsibilities at home

Family members and caregivers also benefit from having reliable, consistent support, especially when care responsibilities start to become overwhelming.

If any of these situations sound familiar, it may be worth exploring what options are available through VA Community Care.

Once your care has been approved through VA Community Care, having the right support in place can make a meaningful difference in your day-to-day life.

Alpenglow Homecare of Montana is a VA Community Care provider offering non-medical in-home support for eligible Veterans. Our role is to: 

• Deliver authorized in-home support services 
• Provide reliable, day-to-day assistance in the home 
• Support Veterans and families after VA referral or authorization

It’s important to note: 

• We do not determine eligibility for VA benefits 
• We do not replace the VA 
• Care begins only after VA approval or referral

Our focus is simple: providing reliable, respectful support at home, based on what has been approved for your care.

Understanding the process can help you take the right next step. Here’s what typically happens.

Step 1: Speak with Your VA Care Team

You talk to your VA provider or care team about needing help at home.

Step 2: VA Reviews Eligibility

The VA determines whether community-based in-home support is appropriate for your situation.

Step 3: Referral or Authorization Is Created

If approved, the VA creates a referral or authorization for services for a set period of time.

Step 4: Support Begins with an Approved Provider

You may be able to select a community provider like Alpenglow Homecare of Montana.

Step 5: Care Begins

Once everything is authorized, we begin delivering your approved in-home support.

This process ensures that the care you receive aligns with your needs and is approved through the VA system.

No, this is an important distinction. The services we provide through VA Community Care are:

• Delivered by an approved provider
• Based on the VA referral and authorization
• Focused on non-medical, in-home support

This is different from programs where Veterans manage their own care budget or hire family members directly.

If you’re unsure which program applies to your situation, your VA care team can help guide you.

When a Veteran begins to need more help at home, it often affects the entire household. You can seek this type of support when:

• Daily tasks have become more difficult to manage alone
• A spouse or family member is carrying too much responsibility
• Safety at home is becoming a concern
• Additional support can improve the quality of life for everyone involved

The right in-home support can help create a more stable, manageable routine at home.

If you or your loved one has already been approved for VA Community Care, Alpenglow Homecare of Montana is here to provide the support you need at home.

In case you are just starting to explore your options, your first step is to contact your VA provider to discuss eligibility and next steps. You can also reach out to our team. We’re here to help you understand your options.

To contact our office, please call us at 720-783-3475 or request an appointment online.