The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is located in Jennings on 20 acres between Lafayette and Lake Charles just off of Interstate 10 in Jefferson Davis Parish. The 156-bed home is the only veterans home that is situated on an adjoining tract of land with one of our veterans cemeteries. Many of our veterans attend Bible study and services weekly in the chapel with its beautiful stained glass windows. In the activities room, there are games available such as checkers, in addition to arts and crafts. In front of the home is a one-acre stocked pond for our residents to fish in, and a sitting area nearby. Our veterans also take pride in feeding the birds and fish and tending to plants for all to enjoy on the back patio.
The home is conveniently located to Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Martin, Vermilion and Vernon parishes. Veterans do not have to reside in these parishes to live in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home.
Apply for Admission
Louisiana veterans who are honorably discharged, wartime or peacetime, and who served 90 days of active duty; spouses of veterans; and Gold Star parents are eligible to live in a veterans home. Individuals interested in living in a veterans home can complete an admissions application and submit it to our admissions coordinator, or reach out for assistance.
How to Help
We welcome volunteers who want to give back to the hundreds of veterans who call one of our veterans homes their home. Our veterans love activities, from bingo to crafts and much more! Individuals or groups may sponsor and/or call bingo, donate food and drinks or bring your therapy animal for a visit. In addition, there are many events held at the home throughout the year, and volunteers are welcome for those as well. Contact us to find out how you can help.
Hours of Operation
Office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact Us
James K. Armes III, Director
Mary Ann Conner, Administrative Coordinator
3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-6405 office
(337) 238-6448 fax
clvc@la.gov
Contact Us
Darla Price, Administrator | darla.price@la.gov
Trisha Griffin, Assistant Administrator | trisha.griffin@la.gov
Lea Wise, Marketing | lea.wise@la.gov
Joni Frey, Admissions | joni.frey@la.gov
- 1610 Evangeline Road Jennings, LA 70546
- (337) 824-2829
- (337) 824-2581