COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is now accepting applications for Veterans seeking residency in the new state Veteran home, Patriot’s Village in Sumter. Construction on the nearly 128,000 square foot is now nearing completion and expected to accept the first Veteran resident in February.

Patriot’s Village will house 104 beds offering both semi-private and private rooms. The state-of-the-art facility also has a memory care unit, large physical therapy area, bistro, barbershop and beauty salon, activity rooms, a chapel, and spacious common areas.

The Avalon Health Care Group is the contract monitor for Patriot’s Village working closely with SCDVA in the construction process to ensure the goal of supporting Veterans and providing a healthy living environment for those who have served to receive the best arrangements and care possible.

"We are incredibly excited to collaborate with the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs’ (SCDVA) in providing exceptional care to the Veterans of Sumter and the surrounding areas,” says Carl Hugie, Regional Vice President of Avalon Health Care. It’s a true privilege to contribute to the well-being of those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every Veteran receives the high-quality care and respect they deserve.”

In July of 2023, South Carolina Governor McMaster signed legislation transferring the responsibility of State Veteran Homes to the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Since July, SCDVA has assumed responsibility of all contractor-operated homes to include the newly built Patriot’s Village in Sumter.

"The opening of Patriot’s Village in Sumter marks yet another milestone in the state of South Carolina’s commitment to providing quality, long-term care to our Veterans,” says SCDVA Secretary Todd B. McCaffrey. "Expanding access to high-quality long-term care for Veterans is a priority for the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs. We are committed to working with Veterans, family members, local communities, and our care providers to ensure our facilities continue to meet the evolving needs of our Veteran population and provide a comfortable, dignified, and supportive environment for them to thrive."

SCDVA and Avalon Health Care plan to host a private, invitation-only ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of Patriot’s Village at 915 North Wise Drive in Sumter at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025. Members of the media are encouraged to attend. For Veterans seeking residency at Patriot’s Village or any other State Veteran Home in South Carolina, visit SCDVA’s website for information and an application by clicking HERE.