William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home

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William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home

Texas State Veterans Homes provide affordable, long-term nursing care for qualified Veterans, spouse

The VLB Texas State Veterans Homes provide affordable, long-term nursing care for Texas Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Conveniently located across Texas, each first-class facility is designed to enhance quality of life with a clean, caring and dignified setting appropriate to those men and women who have served our country with honor. Ombudsman Resource Information: A long-term care ombudsman helps residents and family members of a skilled nursing facility resolve complaints. Help provided by an ombudsman is confidential and free of charge. To speak with an ombudsman, a person may call the toll-free number 1-800-252-2412.

07/31/2025

VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., recently joined Texas VLB Executive Secretary Tony Dale along with state and local leaders in Temple to celebrate the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home's 25th Anniversary.

For two and a half decades, the outstanding staff at this home has been proudly providing the utmost care and respect to Texas Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents.

Serving our brave Veterans and their families is truly an honor, and we are committed to caring for those who have selflessly defended our nation.

07/29/2025

Yesterday, Texas VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was honored to present the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home with a certificate commemorating its 25th Anniversary.

"This home embodies the spirit of its namesake, First Lieutenant William R. Courtney, a man dedicated to service on the battlefield and in his civic duties.

Each day, the exceptional staff here honor that legacy by providing skilled care, unwavering respect, and a true sense of home to our Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents in Texas." - Commissioner Buckingham

Thank you to the staff at the William R. Courtney TSVH and all of our other Veterans Homes for helping us care for the men and women who sacrificed so much for us.

07/28/2025

Today, VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., joined VLB Executive Secretary Tony Dale in Temple to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home.

Named after U.S. Army First Lieutenant William R. (Bill) Courtney, this home has been proudly serving Veterans in the Temple community for over two decades.

"As Chairwoman of the Texas VLB, it is an honor to serve those who have selflessly defended our nation. Veterans and their families deserve the very best and, for 25 years, that is what they have received here in Temple." - Commissioner Buckingham

Thank you to the incredible staff at the William R. Courtney TSVH for their continued commitment to providing high-quality care to our nation's heroes.

Read more:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/texas-land-commissioner-buckingham-celebrates-25th-anniversary-william-r

06/27/2025

Earlier this month, our Veterans enjoyed a fun afternoon looking at all the animals at the Topsey Exotic Ranch & Park in Copperas Cove!

06/03/2025

On Memorial Day, we held a wonderful ceremony here at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home!

Pastor William Sterling was the guest speaker for our ceremony, and the Trail Life Troop TX-1274 carried flags for each branch of the Military.

Special thanks to Renae and Natalie Rivera for singing the National Anthem and God Bless America.

Thank you for spending time with our Veterans and helping us honor and remember our nation's heroes.

05/14/2025

Our wonderful ladies enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day Tea Party sponsored by Altrusa International of Temple.

Thank you for the delicious spread and for celebrating the women in our home. We really enjoyed spending time with all of you!

03/14/2025

Last month, Court #190 Auxiliary to the Killeen Shriners donated lots of stuffed animals to our Veterans.

Thank you for bringing them so much joy and delight!

02/22/2025

Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary and Heart of Texas Hospice for always being so loving and kind to our Veterans!

You're more than welcome to come visit anytime to help brighten up their days!

02/21/2025

Last week, love was in the air at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home!

We threw a special Valentine's Day party to let our wonderful Veterans know they are loved and appreciated.

Thank you to our amazing staff and all of the volunteers who helped with the celebration!

02/15/2025

We just wanted to share photos of some more Valentine's Day cards that were delivered to our home.

Thank you again to all of the students who took the time to show love and appreciation to our Veterans. They really enjoyed reading your kind messages.

02/14/2025

Thank you for showing so much love to our Veterans on Valentine's Day!

We've received well over 1,200 Valentine's cards, including a special batch from the kind students at Meadows Elementary School at Fort Cavazos!

Also, special thanks to VLB Outreach Rep. Travis for dropping off the cards at our home. It truly brightened up our residents' days.

02/11/2025

We had some special guests visit our home and our Veterans last week.

Thank you to Brad Kaufman, Christine Mechley, Jared Thomas, and Sean Peterson for visiting with Army Sergeant Major, Moritz Friebel and wishing him a Happy Birthday!

Address

1424 Martin Luther King Jr. Lane
Temple, TX
76504

Telephone

+12547918280

Website

https://vlb.texas.gov/veterans-homes/locations/temple/index.html

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