New York Fisher House to save veteran families $700,000 a year in lodging

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.