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Las Vegas Fisher House is a home away from home for Veterans and their families

The Las Vegas Fisher House, located on the campus of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center.
The Las Vegas Fisher House, located on the campus of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center.

By John Archiquette, Public Affairs Specialist

The Las Vegas Fisher House, located on the campus of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, provides a comforting and supportive environment for the families of hospitalized Veterans.

The Las Vegas Fisher House, located on the campus of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, provides a comforting and supportive environment for the families of hospitalized Veterans. The Fisher House allows loved ones to stay close while their Veteran receives essential medical care completely free of charge.

In addition to recent upgrades to amenities such as new kitchen appliances, Las Vegas Fisher House manager Stephanie Wheeler said that they pride themselves on the warm atmosphere they provide for guests. “We are specifically designed to support families during challenging times, offering a ‘home away from home’ near medical facilities.” 

Since opening its doors, the Las Vegas Fisher House has served thousands of families, easing the financial and emotional burden of temporary lodging during challenging times. The 16-suite facility features private bedrooms with bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining and living areas, and laundry facilities. Guests are encouraged to connect with others going through similar experiences, creating a sense of community and shared support.

“By reducing travel and lodging expenses, the Fisher House ensures that Veterans are surrounded by the love and encouragement of their families,” said Wheeler. “This is an essential part of the healing process. For many, this generous resource is more than just a place to stay—it’s a source of comfort, compassion, and hope.”

To learn more or support the Las Vegas Fisher House, visit www.fisherhouse.org.

To be eligible to stay at the Las Vegas Fisher House, you must:

  • Be actively involved in the care of a Veteran or Active-Duty Service member hospitalized at the VAMC or hospitalized in a community hospital in which VA is coordinating or funding the admission. Active-duty Service members whose child or spouse are being treated at a medical facility.
  • Be medically stable and capable of self-care or be accompanied by an individual able to provide the necessary care. VA does not provide nursing or other medical care at the Las Vegas Fisher House.
  • Be required to travel 50 or more miles from your home to the VA medical facility. Exceptions to these distance or time provisions may be made based on exceptional circumstances, such as inclement weather, road conditions, or the mode of transportation used.
  • Be able to stay in an unsupervised setting.
  • All house guests must abide by the Fisher House Guest Agreement.
  • There is never a fee for guests and can stay as long as they need to, as often as needed.