The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System broke ground on a new 17,000-square-foot Mountain Home VA clinic at 199 West End Way, replacing a cramped contract facility that drew years of local complaints over wait times and space. The facility will expand local care by adding specialty care and diagnostic imaging services that were previously unavailable to area veterans, according to official announcements.
The project follows a prolonged push from local veterans demanding permanent facilities, culminating in a packed March 2025 town hall meeting at the Baxter County Courthouse where veterans criticized the reliance on a contract-based clinic located in Twin Lakes Plaza, mhobserver.com reported. Medical Center Director Dr. Michael Moore addressed the crowd during that meeting, warning that leasing and building steps would take time.
Groundbreaking at West End Way
The groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction for the permanent facility off Highway 62 West. The site sits within the West End development phase, near local businesses including a Harps grocery store and banks. The Mountain Home City Council previously paved the way for the project on July 16 by unanimously approving the rezoning of Lot 2D from Commercial C-2 to Commercial C-2(C) with an emergency clause to allow immediate property purchase and construction start, mhobserver.com reported. Attorney Ted Sanders represented property owner Gregory and Magness Properties LLC during the council vote, noting the building would encompass roughly 30 to 40 rooms.
Dr. Michael Moore, who has served as Medical Center Director since 2024, emphasized the value of community input gathered through annual town halls in Mountain Home. “Early on in the process, it was important that we be face-to-face with Veterans of the area, hearing their feedback at the town halls and also expressing our mutual interest in providing expanded clinical services,” Moore said during the groundbreaking event. “Today has been a long time coming, and I know that both Veterans and our staff are excited to begin construction.”
Expanded Services for Twin Lakes Veterans
The new clinic aims to alleviate travel burdens, strengthen continuity of care, and improve timely access for veterans residing in Mountain Home and surrounding communities. Beyond replacing the existing contract-based Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Twin Lakes Plaza—which faced persistent issues regarding staffing and space—the facility will support primary care, specialty care, and diagnostic imaging alongside supportive functions designed to create a more comprehensive care experience.
While the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System coordinated the groundbreaking, specific construction milestones and the official opening date have not yet been released by the agency, mhobserver.com reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific services will the new Mountain Home clinic offer?
The 17,000-square-foot facility will provide primary care, specialty care, and diagnostic imaging. It will also include additional support functions to deliver a more complete healthcare experience for area veterans.
Where is the new VA clinic located?
The clinic is located at 199 West End Way in Mountain Home, Arkansas, situated in the West End development off Highway 62 West.
Why is the new facility replacing the old clinic?
The previous facility was a contract-based Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Twin Lakes Plaza on Highway 62 East that drew years of complaints from local veterans regarding limited space, staffing shortages, and long wait times.
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System has not yet announced an official construction completion timeline or opening date for the facility.
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