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The Veterans Home of California-Redding is located in the heart of the beautiful northern Sacramento Valley, situated on a 26-acre campus on Knighton Road in south Redding. For more information visit our official website at www.calvet.ca.gov. Contributors of comments are advised that they remain solely responsible for the content they post, and should therefore exercise caution before submitting personal information. Those who wish to contribute comments are advised that their submissions are subject to moderation. We reserve the right and will hide comments/materials from CalVet social media accounts when those comments/materials, in CalVet’s sole discretion, contain:
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Comments posted must also demonstrate relevancy and civility. Moderation assistants, such as the Facebook Moderation Assistant, may hide or remove a comment based on that moderation assistant’s guidelines. Those comments are hidden by the Moderation Assistants and not CalVet. Comments are generally moderated during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Located in the heart of scenic Northern California the Veterans Home of California-Redding is a community of and for veterans. The Redding home offers residential accommodations with a wealth of recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for independent living. Some 145 aged or disabled veterans (both men and women) or World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom now live at the home. Future health care needs of veterans admitted to the Redding Home at the Residential Care level are met by on-grounds facilities for Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE), intermediate Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and a “Memory Care Center” for residents with various forms of dementia.

12/30/2025

It was our pleasure this afternoon to welcome Santa Steve back in his patriotic Santa suit to be honored as December's Unsung Hero.

This award is given to residents, employees, volunteers, or community groups who go above and beyond for our residents. Our residents nominate and vote for each month's recipient, and Santa Steve was an obvious and easy choice for his service and dedication to our Home.

Thank you, Santa Steve, for all of the smiles, joy, and happiness you have brought to our Home, year after year. Our residents (and staff) adore you!

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus came early! With this wild winter weather we are expecting over the next few days, they wanted to spread Christmas cheer and make sure our veterans' gifts from the community were delivered in time.

The day was full of laughter, smiles, delicious drinks and snacks, and plenty of holiday magic. Every single resident received a gift picked out just for them, but the real joy came from the togetherness - the warm hugs, happy faces, and the incredible staff who came down to help us celebrate.

It wasn’t just a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, it was a reminder that Christmas is all about community, connection, kindness, and sharing joy.

What a fun, festive, and truly wonderful day! Thank you to our wonderful community for adopting our vets for the holiday, our fantastic staff for working so hard behind the scenes to make everything happen, and our incredible volunteers that came in to help.

Merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

Santa Came Early to Klamath!

Ho, ho, ho! Today (December 19), Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special early stop at Klamath to spread Christmas cheer — and guess what? Everyone made the NICE list!

The day was full of laughter, smiles, delicious drinks and snacks, and plenty of holiday magic. Each resident received a gift picked out just for them, but the real joy came from the togetherness - the warm hugs, happy faces, and the incredible staff who came down to help us celebrate.
It wasn’t just a visit from Santa… it was a reminder that Christmas is all about connection, kindness, and sharing joy.
What a fun, festive, and truly wonderful day!

12/20/2025

Last Friday night we were honored to host the long-awaited Carillons Handbell Choir, beautifully directed by Nancy Schmitt, for a wonderful Christmas performance. The room was filled as these talented musicians shared a holiday program full of joy, tradition and heart.

They also shared fun history about the handbells—how they are made, how they were brought to the United States with the help of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the many places they have traveled over the years. Many choir members have been playing together for several years.

The evening ended with a touching tribute to our wonderful veterans and included a special moment with a staff member’s granddaughter joining in the performance.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Carillons Handbell Choir for such a memorable performance!

12/17/2025

What do you get when you mix holiday cheer, local talent, and lots of laughter?

A fantastic outing to the Riverfront Playhouse of Redding, CA to see "Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas"!

This hilarious holiday comedy had us laughing from start to finish. The cast was wonderful, the humor was spot-on, and the festive fun made it the perfect way to celebrate the season together. It’s always such a treat to support our local community theater—and this show did not disappoint!

Everyone had a great time, lots of smiles were shared, and we left with our spirits lifted and cheeks sore from laughing.

P.S. The guys loved this gal who played “Lee-Ann”…go see the play to find out why! She was nice enough to chat with them and pose for a picture.

12/16/2025

The incredible elves of Redding, Shasta County, and beyond have been VERY busy over the last month purchasing, wrapping, and delivering gifts for our heroes ahead of Santa's arrival this Friday morning! Every single resident at our Home will have gifts to open with Santa as a result of our wonderful supporters who participate in our annual Adopt-a-Vet program. Gifts came pouring in from all over our area, and even out of state, just to show our residents all of the love and gratitude headed their way.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are speechless and so very grateful for your generosity!

12/15/2025

We had a wonderful time last week singing Christmas carols with Santa and Navy Craig!

12/14/2025

Another cold, crisp magical December evening spent at the Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay Exploration Park!

12/13/2025

It was a crisp, clear December evening last week as we wandered through the Garden of Lights at Turtle Bay Exploration Park under the glow of the Cold Moon — the final full moon of 2025, and a beautiful winter supermoon.

We enjoyed all the colorful lights, dazzling displays, and even played the self-directed I-Spy game at the train area (we only found a few — but we had fun trying!). We each had goodie bags that included 3D glasses, hand warmers and, best of all, free hot chocolate to keep us warm and cozy as we took it all in.

A big thank you to our staff that helped make this an enjoyable evening. It was a truly beautiful night at the Garden of Lights.

12/12/2025

A huge thank you to the Western Star Lodge No. 2, Free and Accepted Masons in Shasta and the Vesper Masons No. 84 in Corning for their generous donations to our Home today.

Don, Cameron, Matt, and Chuck braved the chilly temps and thick fog to personally deliver checks to be used for resident events and activities. Three out of the four of them are veterans themselves and they ALL fully support our nation's heroes.

Thank you, gentlemen. Our residents so appreciate your kindness!

12/10/2025

Yesterday afternoon, a few of our wonderful veterans met up with Ted Blankenheim at Starbucks to donate five brand-new bikes to Bikes for Kids, a local Shasta County charity that provides bicycles to foster children for Christmas. Ted has organized this program for many years, and we are honored to support his mission once again this year.

Our Resident Council has donated to this charity for several years, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community. Every bicycle stays local, and every smile stays local. Thank you to our residents for their generosity and to Ted for his ongoing dedication to helping kids in Shasta County.

The Veterans Home of California - Redding is proud to make a difference, one bicycle at a time.

Address

3400 Knighton Road
Redding, CA
96002

Telephone

+15302243300

Website

https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetHomes/Pages/Redding.aspx

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The Veterans Home of California – Redding is located on 27 acres in the heart of the beautiful Northern Sacramento Valley. The majestic countryside setting of the home offers spectacular views of Mt. Shasta to the North and Mt. Lassen to the east and gorgeous mountains surrounding the region. Opened in October 2013, the VHC-Redding has 155 beds and presently offers Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and skilled Nursing (SNF). The two levels of care will provide continuity in the lives of residents in a homelike atmosphere of dignity and respect. All healthcare needs, meals, transportation and activities are provided by the Veterans Home of California-Redding. Residents in the RCFE area are required to need minimal assistance and supervision with most activities of daily living. Licensed nurses are available at the home for necessary care. Skill nursing care is provided to residents on a 24-hour basis by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Skilled nursing residents have greater access to rehabilitation therapies, nursing care, pharmacy management, structured activities and clinical dietary services. A memory care program with this level of care provides a supervised environment for veterans with symptoms of confusion, memory loss, difficulty making decisions, solving problems or participating in conversations. The veteran’s home provides California veterans with a living environment that protects their dignity and contributes to their feeling of self-reliance and self-worth. The City of Redding offers many cultural and educational opportunities for Home residents to enjoy. Redding also offers wonderful tourist attractions like Shasta and Whiskeytown lakes, Shasta Dam and the world famous Sundial Bridge. Veterans considering assisted living are encouraged to apply. To qualify, you must be a resident of California, age 55 or older (or younger if disabled), and have served honorably. Spouses are also eligible to apply with the Veterans. Veterans Home of California - Redding 3400 Knighton Rd Redding, Ca 96002 Phone: 530-224-3300 Toll Free 855-769-5791 Admissions: 530-224-3429 Admissions Fax: 530-222-7599