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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home

Jennings, LouisianaMedicare inspection record
(337) 824-2829

About Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home

Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings honors those who served through compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. Our experienced team provides therapeutic support and medical oversight tailored to each veteran's unique recovery needs, helping residents regain strength and independence.

Community at a glance

Capacity

8 residents

Location

Jennings, LA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY, Jennings, Louisiana 70546

(337) 824-2829

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 16, 2026, state inspectors found no health deficiencies.

Nurses and nurse aides spend 11 hours 41 minutes with each resident a day, above the Louisiana average of 3 hours 46 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day11 hours 41 minutesAbove the Louisiana average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day3 hours 15 minutesAbove the Louisiana average

Inspections

3 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 17, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations

  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 1, 2025

July 24, 2024 · Standard inspection · 1 citation

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 6, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - State
Legal business name
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home
Medicare-certified beds
8
Average residents per day
6
Accepts
Medicare
First certified
November 16, 2004
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
195608

Location

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1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAYJennings, LA 70546

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Questions about Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home

How did Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 16, 2026 and found no health deficiencies. The Louisiana average is 6.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home?+

Nurses and aides spend 11 hours 41 minutes with each resident per day, including 3 hours 15 minutes from registered nurses.

Has Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Jennings Skilled Nursing in Louisiana Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026