Salt Lake City VA Fisher House

Salt Lake City VA Fisher House is a veterans center in Salt Lake City, UT. It provides free lodging for families of veterans and active-duty military members who are receiving care at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The facility is part of a network of Fisher Houses that are gifted to the Department of Veterans Affairs and military services. Eligibility, priorities, and selection criteria are established by the commander or director of the local medical center. The house is open to veterans of all eras, with specific requirements determined by the local medical center's standards.

Guests at VA medical center locations do not pay a room fee. The Fisher House Foundation covers all room costs for guest families. The organization operates through a partnership involving voluntary donations from individuals and organizations, as well as funds from Congressionally approved trust funds maintained by the military services. This structure allows the facility to provide accommodation without financial burden to the families of those receiving medical care. The foundation also supports broader initiatives including scholarships for military children and general heroes, as well as grants and service awards related to the Fisher House program.

The location sits on Valdez Dr, about a tenth of a mile from the Salt Lake City Sports Complex and its outdoor pool. It is located approximately a fifth of a mile from the main road 500 South and America First Ballpark. Sunnyside Park and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts are also within a third of a mile of the facility.

The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on 35 reviews. It has a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings. It also maintains a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

Salt Lake City VA Fisher House serves the Salt Lake City community by providing essential, cost-free housing support for military families navigating the healthcare system.