Louisiana War Veterans Homes
Long-term and short-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation at five state veterans homes.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against vetaffairs.la.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Louisiana
- Who it's for
- Veterans, National Guard, Reservists, Spouses
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Louisiana
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Louisiana War Veterans Homes?
Louisiana War Veterans Homes is a Louisiana healthcare benefit for veterans, national guard, reservists, spouses. Long-term and short-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation at five state veterans homes.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- National Guard
- Reservists
- Spouses
- Available to any veteran
- Louisiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Served 90+ days of active duty (not active duty for training). Discharged under honorable conditions. Louisiana resident (residency not required if referred from in-state VA Medical Center or by LDVA counselor). Spouses, Gold Star parents, and eligible National Guard/Reservists are also eligible for admission.
What Louisiana War Veterans Homes covers
Covers
Long-term and short-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies, Alzheimer's/intermediate care, mental health services. Five locations: Jackson (Louisiana Veterans Home), Monroe (Northeast), Bossier City (Northwest), Reserve (Southeast), and Jennings (Southwest).
Costs
Veterans rated 70%+ may live free; veterans rated below 70% pay approximately $2,424/month (may be offset by federal aid and attendance pension); spouses, Gold Star parents, and eligible Guard/Reservists pay approximately $5,500/month. Medications are free for veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability rating.
How to apply for Louisiana War Veterans Homes
How to apply
Contact the LDVA or specific Veterans Home to complete an admissions application.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- vetaffairs.la.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Louisiana War Veterans Homes
Who qualifies for Louisiana War Veterans Homes?
Louisiana War Veterans Homes is for Veterans, National Guard, Reservists, Spouses; available to any veteran; louisiana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Louisiana War Veterans Homes?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Louisiana War Veterans Homes?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.