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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Louisiana War Veterans Home: 5-star nursing home in East Feliciana County

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CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Louisiana War Veterans Home was owned by State of LA, Department of Veterans Affairs, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in East Feliciana County, has been owned by State of LA, Department of Veterans Affairs since March 29, 1982.

Louisiana War Veterans Home is registered as a public facility.

During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of five from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.2 recorded for nursing homes in Louisiana. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Louisiana War Veterans Home achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two public nursing homes in East Feliciana County, Louisiana.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Homes in East Feliciana County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Grace Nursing HomeJodie Stott and Martin StottFor profit - Corporation2112.9
Louisiana War Veterans HomeState of LA, Department of Veterans AffairsGovernment - State5-

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