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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 view this list of Admission 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 admissions packet admissions packet 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, Louisiana, 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 Pkwy
Bossier City, LA 71112
Phone: (318)741-2763
Fax: (318)741-2783
Contacts
Mr. Wes Pepitone, Administrator
For information regarding admission to this facility, please contact:
Rene’ Belt, MSW, LCSW Social Services Director
Phone: (318)741-2763 ext. 138
Email: Rene.Belt@vetaffairs.la.gov
For information regarding activities and volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Lowrane Johns, Activities Director
Phone: (318)741-2763 ext. 127
Email: Lowrane.Johns@vetaffairs.la.gov
View the NW LA Veterans Home’s FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan here.
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 Hwy 10
Jackson, LA 70748
Contact
Ms. Ashlyn Hilburn, Administrator
Phone: (225) 634-5265
Fax: (225) 634-4057
Email: ashlyn.hilburn@la.gov
This 156 bed facility opened on November 14, 2004 and is located on 40 majestic acres in Jennings, Louisiana. Features include a 4 and a half acre fishing lake with pier, large chapel and an activities building complete with a sports and game lounge and provides 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
Matt Duhon, Administrator
Phone: (337) 824-2829
Fax: (337) 824-2581
Email: matt.duhon@vetaffairs.la.gov
Joni Frey, Admissions Coordinator
Phone: (337) 824-2829 ext. 113
Email: joni.frey@la.gov
View the SW LA Veterans Home’s FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan here.
This 156 bed facility opened on December 3, 1996 and is located on a 20 acre pecan orchard adjacent to Bayou DeSaird in the northern area of Monroe, Louisiana. It features a fishing pier, chapel, and huge picnic area. The facility provides complete medical care including an 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 Recreaction Department schedules numerous daily, in-facility activities as well as several monthly, off-site activities.
Location
6700 Hwy 165 North
Monroe, LA 71203
Contact
Ms. Marquita Mihaliak, Administrator
Phone: (318) 362-4206
Fax: (318) 362-4241
E-Mail: mailto:marquita.mihaliak@vetaffairs.la.gov
View the NE LA Veterans Home’s FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan here.
This 156 bed facility opened on June 4, 2007 and is located on 20 acres in Reserve, Louisiana. 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 Hwy
Reserve, LA 70084
Contact
Mr. Brian Fremin
Phone: (985) 479-4080/4206
Fax: (985) 479-4090
E-Mail: mailto:brian.fremin@vetaffairs.la.gov
View the SE LA Veterans Home’s FY20-FY25 Strategic Plan here.
