AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - After years of planning, the Amarillo VA has opened a new chapter in veteran care.

The VA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening for its new hospice unit.

VA leaders say the goal is to create a home-like environment, where families can gather with comfort and dignity during their loved one’s final days.

The hospice unit will provide 10 private rooms, each designed for a single patient, with its own bathroom and shower.

“They’re made to be spacious because often during these times, you may have family there that are spending extra time, and especially when you may be in those final hours sometimes a lot of family want to be there. We want to make sure that we’re doing what we can to help not just that veteran, but that family as their goin

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