The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs operates five veterans homes across the state. Each veterans home provides a unique, comforting environment where veterans are able to live alongside their brothers and sisters in arms while receiving comprehensive care and support.
Eligibility
Louisiana veterans who are honorably discharged, during wartime or peacetime, and 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 will need to complete an admissions application and submit the application to the selected veterans home.
Why We’re Unique
There are many reasons why our veterans homes are unique with the most prominent reason being cost. The cost to live in a veterans home is much less than a traditional nursing home, as they typically charge private rates of $6,000 – $7,000 per month or more.
Our veterans home also have:
- Veterans Assistance Counselors on Staff to Work with Veterans Regarding Their Benefits
- 24/7 RN Coverage
- Full-Time Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech
- Full-Time Dietician
- Full-Time Master’s Level Social Worker
- Memory Care Wing for Alzheimer’s or Dementia-Related Diagnoses
- Ability for Veterans to Live Among Other Veterans
Fees
Our fees are as follows:
- Veterans with a VA service-connected rating of 70% – 100% can live in our veterans homes free of charge.
- Veterans who have a VA service-connected rating below 70% can live in our veterans homes for a monthly fee of $2,358. The fee can be offset by applying and qualifying for federal aid and attendance pension. This fee is set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and changes annually.
- Spouses of veterans and Gold Star parents can live in our veterans homes for a monthly fee of $4,500. This fee is subject to change.
For More Information
Learn more about each location and how we can assist you in selecting the best option for yourself or a loved one by clicking on each Louisiana veterans home option at the top of this page.
