New 11,400-sq-ft Fisher House to offer 12 free suites for veteran families in New York

Photo credit: Fisher House Foundation/ Instagram A new Fisher House has opened its doors in Montrose, New York, offering veteran families a place to stay at no cost while their loved ones receive treatment at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. The 11,400-square-foot home features 12 wheelchair-accessible suites and is designed to keep families close during some of their most challenging moments. According to the Fisher House Foundation, at full occupancy the Montrose home could save families a combined $700,000 in lodging expenses each year, easing a major financial burden during medical care. Read on to know more details here:A comfort home steps from treatmentThe Montrose Fisher House is located at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital within the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. Its location allows families to remain within walking distance of inpatient units, mental health programs, and residential rehabilitation services. This proximity means parents, spouses, and children can spend more time with patients and less time commuting or searching for affordable lodging.Fisher Houses are built as gifts to military and Veterans Affairs medical centers, and the Montrose home ...