Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Wisconsin Veterans Home at King The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is the largest in Wisconsin.

Located in King, Wisconsin in Waupaca County, the Veterans Home at King provides around-the-clock care for our nation's heroes in a beautiful setting on Rainbow Lake.

Happy Easter from all of us at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King!

As we close out March and , we'd like to say thank you to everyone for their support and kind words for our social work...
03/30/2026

As we close out March and , we'd like to say thank you to everyone for their support and kind words for our social worker team here at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King!

If you see them in our Home on your next visit, please say hello!

Our last featured profile of is our colleague, Jen. A social worker at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since 2009,...
03/28/2026

Our last featured profile of is our colleague, Jen. A social worker at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since 2009, Jen is a graduate of UW Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in social work. After graduation and prior to coming to King, Jen worked in a small nursing home before working as a state surveyor.

Jen enjoys working with the members and their families and says, “I feel fortunate to have three of the best social workers by my side here in Moses Hall.”
When not working, Jen enjoys spending time with family – her three children and four grandkids (as well as two “fur-babies” and an array of “grand-fur-babies) - especially in the outdoors and traveling.

Thank you, Jen, for all your efforts in support of the members at the Veterans Home at King!

UPDATE: Date for the petting zoo has been changed to Saturday, June 6th!🐶🐱🐑Do you have some friendly animals or pets who...
03/26/2026

UPDATE: Date for the petting zoo has been changed to Saturday, June 6th!

🐶🐱🐑Do you have some friendly animals or pets who would be fun to bring to our petting zoo for our Home's members in King? Save the date for Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

⭐If you are interested and want to sign up to bring your animal or pet, please RSVP no later than June 1st.⭐ Please sign up with our colleague Tina, tina.ewing@dva.wisconsin.gov, or phone 715-258-5586 ext. 22630. We'd love to hear from area 4-H groups as well. 🙂

*Please note: if you are bringing farm-friendly animals to this event, please be sure to bring your own fencing and clean-up materials.

Thank you!

Yesterday, March 24th, members from King's Ainsworth Hall celebrated “National Cocktail Day” in Alley Five in the Marden...
03/25/2026

Yesterday, March 24th, members from King's Ainsworth Hall celebrated “National Cocktail Day” in Alley Five in the Marden Center. Members enjoyed drinks, snacks, games, and lots of camaraderie! Cheers! 🍹🍸🍻

Another featured colleague during is Jaymie. She is a social worker at Moses Hall who has worked at the Wisconsin Vete...
03/25/2026

Another featured colleague during is Jaymie. She is a social worker at Moses Hall who has worked at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since 2016. Jaymie earned a master’s degree in social work from UW Green Bay, and after completing her college internship at the King Home, she admits, “I was excited to be able to come back full-time.”

Jaymie has truly enjoyed getting to know the members she works with and listening to their life experiences. “It has been rewarding advocating for such a unique population and seeing the impact, big or small, on someone’s life.”
In her free time, Jaymie enjoys being with family, reading and going for walks.

Thank you, Jaymie, for all your efforts in support of the members at the Veterans Home at King!

Congratulations to our colleague, Derek Nowak, one of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Employees for the 1st...
03/23/2026

Congratulations to our colleague, Derek Nowak, one of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Employees for the 1st Quarter of 2026, where he was recognized for his outstanding service as a Security Officer at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

Derek was noted for his continued leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to King's campus safety and success. He consistently serves as the voice of the Security Department, always advocating for clear communication, thoughtful decision-making, and collaboration across campus. In everything he does, Derek demonstrates that his priorities are always in our members' best interest first, the department second, and himself last—an approach that has earned him the trust and respect of his peers, supervisors, and leadership alike.

Derek plays a vital role in maintaining the cohesion and effectiveness of the Security Department team. He helps ensure the team remains engaged in campus-wide discussions and operational decisions and is also a key contributor to training and mentoring new officers, providing both historical context and practical guidance that supports consistency, professionalism, and accountability.

Above all, Derek consistently performs his duties with reliability, integrity, and professionalism. His steady presence and commitment to service positively impact the safety culture of our campus and the well-being of those we serve.

Please join us in thanking Derek for his commitment to ensuring the safety of our members at King!

Continuing with , meet our colleague, Angela! She recently returned to the team at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King ...
03/22/2026

Continuing with , meet our colleague, Angela! She recently returned to the team at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and has taken on a newly created social worker position at Moses Hall. She had previously worked at the Home from 2006-2012.

“I feel like I’ve returned ‘home’, in that I remember many faces from when I worked here prior,” she says. “I never could have imagined the warm, welcoming back I would be getting from those I worked with over 14 years ago - thank you, everyone, as it really means a lot to me!”

Even with nearly 24 years’ experience as a nursing home social worker, Angela realizes that starting a new position takes time and she is so appreciative of all the help that the Veterans Home staff has given her. She also wants to thank her members for their patience during this transition period. “I am very honored to work with the veterans of our country and their family members. The Veterans Home is just so unique as a nursing home in what it offers its members,” says Angela.

Angela and her husband Chuck reside in New London, WI and have two children - daughter Mira is a freshman at UW-Milwaukee, and son Ethan, lives nearby with his wife Kyria and their son Kane. “We take every opportunity to pop by and visit them, as we love spending time with our grandson Kane, who just turned 2 years old.”

When not working at the Home, Angela and her family love the outdoors, and when the nice weather returns, you will likely see them on the river in a canoe.

Thank you, Angela, for all your efforts in support of our Veterans Home at King!

Are you looking for a rewarding job that also serves Wisconsin veterans? Join our Team! The Wisconsin Veterans Home at K...
03/20/2026

Are you looking for a rewarding job that also serves Wisconsin veterans? Join our Team!

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King has several featured job openings this week that you or someone you know may be interested in. Some jobs also come with a $3,000 sign on bonus! To find the job details, benefits, and how to apply online, please visit www.wisc.jobs and type 'veteran' in the search bar.

Featured openings this week include:
• Licensed Practical Nurse - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus (Multiple Positions)
• Groundskeeper
• Registered Nurse - $3,000 Sign-on Bonus (Multiple Positions)

Join our team and help us serve those who've serve us all! Apply today at www.wisc.jobs!

As part of , meet Lacey Kvatek, who has been a social worker at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since August 2020. ...
03/19/2026

As part of , meet Lacey Kvatek, who has been a social worker at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since August 2020. Initially starting in MacArthur Hall, Lacey then transitioned over to Ainsworth Hall, where she currently works on the second-floor unit.

Lacey’s favorite part of working at King is hearing all the individual life stories the members share. "Whether it be their military service, family life, or just their favorite memories, it is an honor to be able to hear their stories," she says.

Originally from Plover, Wisconsin, Lacey, her husband and 1.5-year-old daughter live in Wisconsin Rapids. Later this spring their family will be adding a baby boy! Congratulations!

Lacey enjoys going on adventures with her family -- from concerts or Broadway performances with her 16 year old sister to rock hounding and glassing along the shores of the great lakes with her mom.

Thank you, Lacey, for all your efforts in support of the Home’s members.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King! 🍀
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King! 🍀

Continuing with , meet Nicole Bodenheimer! She has been doing social work at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since ...
03/16/2026

Continuing with , meet Nicole Bodenheimer! She has been doing social work at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King since 1998. Nicole started as an intern while earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from UW Oshkosh.

Inspired by her grandparents, Donald, a World War II Airforce combat veteran, and Florence, an American legion auxiliary member who volunteered at the King Home for 20 plus years, working at the home with veterans became her passion and lifelong career.

Nicole has worked on various units throughout the campus over the years, but primarily is based in Ainsworth Hall. Her daily mission is to advocate for veterans and their families, ensuring they are receiving the care they deserve, their comfort is maintained, their quality of life is enhanced, and their dignity is preserved.

Nicole, her husband Tom, their children Hudson and Maggie (who both are currently in college), and the family’s basset hound named Ralphie reside in the Waupaca area. When not working, Nicole loves to golf with friends and to go up north to her cabin in Winter, WI, and enjoy the outdoors.

Thank you, Nicole, for all your efforts in support of our Home’s members.

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King, WI
54946

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