Nursing Home in Jennings, LA · CMS Data August 2026

Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home

How Does Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home Rate?

Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home is a 8-bed government-owned nursing home in Jennings, LA. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on June 16, 2026, cited 0 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 4 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 0
Certified beds: 8

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

1610 Evangeline Highway
Jennings, LA 70546

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	4 of 5	Above average
Health inspections	5 of 5	Much above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

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Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home
Last standard health inspection	June 16, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	0
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	38%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	3.7%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	30%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	0.0%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	29%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home
Certified beds	8
Average residents per day	6
Ownership	Government - State
Legal business name	SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA VETERANS HOME
Certified for	Medicare
First certified	November 2004
Councils	Resident council

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