State Benefit·Louisiana·🏥Healthcare

Louisiana War Veterans Homes

Long-term and short-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation at five state veterans homes.

Verified May 12, 2026againstvetaffairs.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: May 12, 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

VeteransNational GuardReservistsSpouses

Available to any veteran
Louisiana residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Louisiana agency.

Open application

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.

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Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 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.

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Frequently 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.

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