Louisiana Veterans Homes

Overview

LDVA proudly operates five state-of-the-art Veterans Homes across the state. Each facility offers a variety of services including:

  • Long and short-term care
  • Rehabilitative therapies
  • Alzheimer’s and intermediate care
  • Skilled nursing
  • Mental health services
  • Centralized pharmacy services
  • And more

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.

Locations

Homes are located conveniently across the state in Jackson, Bossier City, Monroe, Reserve and Jennings. Read more about each location below.

  • Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Bossier City

    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

  • Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson

    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

  • Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings

    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

  • Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Monroe

    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

  • Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve

    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

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