Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home
Jennings, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195608) · 8 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (337) 824-2829 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in the available data. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover percentage is not reported.
Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing facility in Jennings, Louisiana, certified for Medicare participation since November 2004. The facility is certified for 8 beds, with an average of 6.4 residents in care, making it a small, specialized setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. This overall rating is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. The staffing rating is notably low relative to the facility's other scores.
CMS staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage are not included in the data provided for this facility.
Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.
There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon being displayed by CMS for this facility, nor is there a Special Focus Facility designation noted. The facility has not undergone an ownership change in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator, the State of Louisiana. There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should independently verify current details, including staffing metrics not captured here, directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider in the CMS data provided; Medicaid participation is not specified.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 8 beds and has an average of 6.4 residents in care.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a state government entity (Government - State), and there is no chain affiliation noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare certification on November 16, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall star rating; this facility scores 5, 1, and 3 respectively on those three components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 337-824-2829 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 337-824-2829 to arrange a visit and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195608?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.