Governor Glenn Youngkin joined local, state, and federal officials to mark the grand opening of the Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) in Warrenton, Virginia. The new facility is designed to serve veterans in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth who require long-term care, memory care, or short-term rehabilitation.
Governor Youngkin stated, “Our veterans had our backs and it is incumbent on us to always have theirs. Ensuring they get the care they need is the least we can do to honor their selfless service and sacrifice. The opening of the Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) will go a long way to making sure we honor that commitment. Our person-centered approach will ensure exceptional quality of life and world-class care for Warrenton-area veterans right now and for generations to come.”
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw commented on the facility’s mission: “The opening of the Puller Veterans Care Center reflects the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to ensuring veterans have access to a safe, home-like environment where they can continue to thrive.”
Ike Broaddus, Supervisor for Fauquier County, said, “Fauquier County and the Vint Hill Economic Development Authority are honored to have donated the land and to be the home for this amazing facility. With its grand opening, the former Vint Hill Farms Station is once again ready to serve those who answered the call to duty. We are proud to have it as part of our community.”
Brock Bakos, PVCC Administrator, added: “We have had an amazing welcome from the local community, and as we admit more residents and hire more team members, we look forward to being an even more integral part of this amazing community.”
Senator Bryce Reeves attended the event and remarked: “I was so pleased to meet the first two residents of the Puller Veterans Care Center today, both fellow Army veterans who deserve outstanding care in this next phase of life. This care center is the fourth of its kind in Virginia and I am proud that the Commonwealth continues to lead the effort in providing outstanding service and support to its veterans.”
The PVCC features 128 beds divided into eight households with 16 private rooms each. Every room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Shared living spaces include spacious living and dining rooms for each household.
Located at what was formerly Vint Hill Farms Station—a site significant for its role during World War II in intercepting enemy communications—the facility continues a tradition of serving military needs.
The center is named after three members of the Puller family: Lieutenant General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller; Lieutenant Lewis B. Puller Jr.; and Senator Linda Todd “Toddy” Puller—all recognized for their contributions in military service or veteran advocacy.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services operates four such centers across Virginia that provide skilled nursing care along with other support services for veterans.