SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performs well compared to other facilities. It ranks #21 out of 264 in Louisiana, placing it in the top half of all state nursing homes, and is the top-rated option in St. John Baptist County. The facility's trend appears stable, with only two issues reported in both 2023 and 2024, but it has poor staffing ratings, showing no Registered Nurse coverage at times, which can impact resident care. On a positive note, there have been no fines issued, and the staff turnover is remarkably low at 0%, suggesting a stable workforce. However, specific incidents included a failure to submit necessary staffing data and a lack of consistent RN coverage, which raises concerns about potential gaps in care.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Louisiana
- #21/264
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record
May 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record reviews and interview the facility failed to electronically submit accurate payroll information for direct care staffing as required for the 1st Quarter of 2024 Fiscal Year (October 1,...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to electronically submit payroll information for direct care staffing as required.
Findings :
Review of the facility's Payroll Base Journal (...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Louisiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Louisiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Staffed?
Detailed staffing data for SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME is not available in the current CMS dataset.
What Have Inspectors Found at Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home?
State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME during 2023 to 2024. These included: 1 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home?
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility is operated by STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 8 certified beds and approximately 0 residents (about 0% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in RESERVE, Louisiana.
How Does Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.4 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Stick Around?
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Ever Fined?
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home on Any Federal Watch List?
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA WAR VETERANS HOME is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.