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LDVA proudly operates five state-of-the-art Veterans Homes across the state. Each facility offers a variety of services including:
Qualifications: Veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents are eligible for admission into the veterans homes if they are deemed to meet basic qualifying criteria. Please review page two of the admissions application for the requirements or call toll free 1-877-GEAUX-VA.
Before applying: Download and print the Medical Information Sheet to be filled in by a doctor or nurse. This form must be completed and submitted with your application.
How to apply: Download the fillable, printable admissions application and mail your completed application to your chosen location.
Homes are located conveniently across the state in Jackson, Bossier City, Monroe, Reserve and Jennings. Read more about each location below.
This 156 bed state facility opened its doors to the first resident on April 9, 2007. Located on 17 pristine acres in Bossier City, the facility has a fishing pond with pier, a large chapel and an activities building complete with a sports and game lounge. The facility has an outstanding medical team that provides complete medical care including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and Alzheimer’s/Dementia care. Ambulatory and wheelchair transportation is also provided for medical appointments to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.
Location
3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 741-2763
(318) 741-2783 fax
Contacts
Wes Pepitone, Administrator
wesley.pepitone@la.gov
For information regarding admission to this facility, please contact:
Rene’ Belt, MSW, LCSW Social Services Director
(318) 741-2763, ext. 138
rene.belt@la.gov
For information regarding activities and volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Lowrane Johns, Activities Director
(318) 741-2763, ext. 127
lowrane.johns@la.gov
Resources
Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home brochure
Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan
This 129 bed facility is located on 82 serene acres and offers a variety of amenities including two fishing ponds, a greenhouse, a nature trail and a chapel. The staff provides complete medical care including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Alzheimer/Dementia care and transportation services.
Location
4739 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
Contact
Ashlyn Hilburn, Administrator
(225) 634-5265
(225) 634-4057 fax
ashlyn.hilburn@la.gov
Resources
Louisiana Veterans Home brochure
Louisiana Veterans Home FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan
This 156 bed facility opened on Nov. 14, 2004 and is located on 40 acres in Jennings. The home and grounds features include a 4.5 acre fishing lake with pier, large chapel and an activities building complete with a sports and game lounge. Staff provide complete medical care including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Alzheimer/Dementia care and transportation services.
Location
1610 Evangeline Road
Jennings, LA 70546
Contact
Darla Price, Administrator
(337) 824-2829
(337) 824-2581 fax
darla.price@la.gov
Joni Frey, Admissions Coordinator
(337) 824-2829, ext. 113
joni.frey@la.gov
Resources
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home brochure
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan
This 156 bed facility opened on Dec. 3, 1996 and is located on a 20 acre pecan orchard adjacent to Bayou DeSiard in the northern area of Monroe. It features a fishing pier, chapel and large picnic area. The facility provides complete medical care including a 10 bed Medicare Skilled Nursing Unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, a Specialty Alzheimer/Dementia Care Unit and transportation services for medical appointments. Our Recreation Department schedules numerous daily, in-facility activities as well as several monthly, off-site activities.
Location
6700 Highway 165 North
Monroe, LA 71203
Contact
Marquita Mihaliak, Administrator
(318) 362-4206
(318) 362-4241 fax
marquita.mihaliak@la.gov
Resources
Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home brochure
Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan
This 156 bed facility opened on June 4, 2007 and is located on 20 acres in Reserve. Only 27 miles from New Orleans, it is conveniently located next to the St. John’s Parish Senior Citizens Center and the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The facility offers a variety of amenities including a fishing lake and a large chapel, in addition to complete medical care including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Alzheimer/Dementia care and transportation services.
Location
4080 W. Airline Highway
Reserve, LA 70084
Contact
Brian Fremin
(985) 479-4080/4206
(985) 479-4090 fax
brian.fremin@la.gov
Resources
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home brochure
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan
