SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME
1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY, Jennings, LA 70546
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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 June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in Jennings.
What keeps SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 26.1% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 8 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME's rating advantage in Jennings?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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.
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