Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Monroe, LA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Monroe, LA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to assisting residents of the State of Louisiana who bravely served in the Armed Forces of the United States during various wartime, combat, or special periods of service, both during times of conflict and peace. Their overarching mission is to provide unwavering and all-encompassing care and top-quality services to Louisiana’s honored Veterans and their cherished families.

This unwavering commitment extends across a spectrum of critical areas, including healthcare, education, disability benefits, long-term care, and the bestowing of burial honors so as to truly honor the service and sacrifice of these American heroes. Their support also encompasses the dependents and beneficiaries of these courageous individuals, ensuring they receive all the benefits they rightfully deserve under the laws of the United States and individual states.

(318) 362-4206

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 24.9% Above LA avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 44.9% Above LA avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 50.9% Below LA avg.

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupancy rate 81% Rank #55 / 174Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 174. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 18 days
Occupancy rate
81% Rank #55 / 174Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 174. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
18 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$15.5M
Surplus of revenue
$983.9K
Governmental community Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$15.5M Rank #19 / 174Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$983.9K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #9 / 174Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$9.8M
63% of revenue Rank #57 / 174Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
Total costs $14.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #142 / 161Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 161 homes in Louisiana.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Types of Care at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home

Memory Care Skilled Nursing

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
7 Rank #6 / 174Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana state average, with a ranking across all 174 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #9 / 174Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 174 homes in Louisiana.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 174 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Louisiana average 3.95


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

7 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 26, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home is located in Monroe, Louisiana.
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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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Address 6.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Monroe's city center to Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.98 miles to nearest hospital (Internal Medicine Of The Twin Cities)

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Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 3
Medicare
3
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.5%
38% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
110% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.3%
195% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 46.2%
14% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Compare Nursing Home around Monroe

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

5 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of West Monroe, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Monroe (Lamkin)156 81.0% +13%- - --072.3-4- 11 Marquita Mihaliak$15.5M$6.8M44%195628
St. Joseph‘s Assisted Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Monroe (Breard)130 55.0% -23%3.78 +115%-9%0555.5-79- 42 Cantex Health Care Centers II LLC$12.5M$3.9M30.9%195359
Ouachita Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

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Avalon Place of Monroe
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Monroe (Lamkin)113 76.7% +7%3.73 -17%-10%0285.6-73A+ 22 Dcz Healthcare Investments, LLC$6.4M$3.4M52.9%195492

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home

What neighborhood is Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in?

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home is in the Lamkin neighborhood.

Is Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in a walkable area?

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the phone number of Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home?

(318) 362-4206 will put you in contact with the team at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home.

Is Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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