Government Medicare Medicaid

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME

1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY, Jennings, LA 70546

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
8 Certified Beds
95 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 26.12%

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Falls with Major Injury 3.13%

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How SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME Compares

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME is a 8-bed government-owned nursing facility in Jennings, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (26.1%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 8 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jennings, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Louisiana average

  • Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 26.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (342% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Jennings

Jennings sits in Jefferson Davis Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
5,108 (16.3%)
Median age
37.4 years
Median household income
$42,716
Median home value
$110,800

Demographics for Jefferson Davis Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jennings.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 195608
County Jeffrson Davis
Total Beds 8
Occupied Beds 8
Occupancy Rate 94%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY, Jennings, LA 70546

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ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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