Louisiana Veterans Home

Louisiana Veterans Home LDVA proudly operates five state-of-the-art veterans homes across the state. Our Louisiana Veterans Home is located in Jackson, La.

02/07/2026

The Roux Crew visit to LVH was so much fun!! Joy 🦘, Jenny 🦘, Mike Toney,Valerie C Toney,and Brittany Walker Fast we can’t wait to see you all again! ❤️🤍💙

From kindergartners to kangaroos! This week at LVH was full of fun! Mike and Valerie Toney and Brittany Fast with the Ro...
02/07/2026

From kindergartners to kangaroos!
This week at LVH was full of fun!

Mike and Valerie Toney and Brittany Fast with the Roux Crew came out for their first time to LVH and brought two special guests, kangaroos! 🦘 🦘
Our residents enjoyed holding baby Joy and watching Jenny hop around and explore. It was a first for most of us to be that close to kangaroos. Mike and Valerie taught us many fun facts about kangaroos, and they presented our veterans with special doubloons they had made for them.
We are looking forward to having The Roux Crew back! 🦘🇺🇸🦘🇺🇸
Mike Toney Valerie C Toney
Brittany Walker Fast

Thursday's Sweet Treats was a great time for residents, with homemade desserts, Mardi Gras music, and sharing laughs tog...
02/07/2026

Thursday's Sweet Treats was a great time for residents, with homemade desserts, Mardi Gras music, and sharing laughs together. We want to wish Teresa Richardson a very happy birthday and thank you for the yummy desserts. ❤️🤍💙

02/05/2026

🇺🇸 Help Us Honor Louisiana’s World War II Veterans 🇺🇸

As we approach the anniversary of the February 23, 1945 flag raising on Iwo Jima, the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs wants to honor the members of the World War II generation who are still living in Louisiana today.

We’re asking families, friends, and communities across Louisiana to share a comment or post honoring their World War II Veteran so others can help celebrate them too.

📸 What to include in your comment or post:
-A photo of the Veteran
-Their name
-Branch of service
-Rank (if known)
-A favorite memory, story, or reflection

Leave a comment, 🏷️ Tag us, or use so we can help share their story.

🎖️ Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal
If your World War II Veteran has not yet received the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal, we’d be honored to help. Information about eligibility and the application process is available by clicking this link https://vetaffairs.la.gov/louisiana-veterans-honor-medal.

This generation answered the call when the world needed them most. Let’s honor them — now, while we still can.



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Here's to Mr. Levern Lessard on his 103rd birthday! A true testament to resilience, Mr. Lessard's Navy service to his co...
02/04/2026

Here's to Mr. Levern Lessard on his 103rd birthday! A true testament to resilience, Mr. Lessard's Navy service to his country started during WWII as a ship's cook. He has been a resident at LVH for 7 years. Today, we were joined by Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Dr. Jerome Buller, Larry Williams, Murphy Haydel, Ron Callegari, members of Baker Zachary Memorial Post #4224 & Auxiliary. Thank you to Zachary's Regional Veteran's Park members Vince Giaccone, Barry and Brenda Fisher, and Laura and Will Steen for not only helping us honor Mr. Lessard but also for providing the cake and ice cream. 🇺🇸🎂🎉🇺🇸

This morning we had a special visit from 2 of the kindergarten classes from Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francis...
02/03/2026

This morning we had a special visit from 2 of the kindergarten classes from Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville! These kiddos are such a blessing to have around! They were excited to come see “the soldiers” here at LVH. The boys and girls drew Mardi Gras float pictures for our veterans, they sang and even danced a second line!

February has begun and it promises to be a month filled with fun! 💗💚💛💜
02/02/2026

February has begun and it promises to be a month filled with fun! 💗💚💛💜

Our thanks go to the Knights of Columbus for providing donuts and a great game of BINGO to our veterans yesterday! 🍩💵 It...
01/31/2026

Our thanks go to the Knights of Columbus for providing donuts and a great game of BINGO to our veterans yesterday! 🍩💵
It was an awesome way to start Friday! ❤️🤍💙

Yesterday, our facility celebrated the January birthdays of our veteran residents. The Hospice of Baton Rouge kindly don...
01/30/2026

Yesterday, our facility celebrated the January birthdays of our veteran residents. The Hospice of Baton Rouge kindly donated cake, which was served with ice cream. Mr. Megyesi, who turned 97 on Tuesday, enjoys staying active with word puzzles, visiting family in Albany, and sharing stories of his Hungarian roots. We extend our best wishes to all January birthday veterans! ❤️🤍💙
The Hospice of Baton Rouge

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming special guests Kim Holder Ricks and her remarkable horse, Hammer 🐴! Through thei...
01/23/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming special guests Kim Holder Ricks and her remarkable horse, Hammer 🐴! Through their partnership, Kim illustrates the bond between a horse and trainer, drawing powerful parallels with our relationship with God. Just as Hammer trusts Kim implicitly, allowing her to guide him with gentle ease, we too can cultivate unwavering faith in God's plan for us. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed interacting with Kim and Hammer, asking questions and showering Hammer with carrots. We look forward to their return visit, as it was a truly uplifting experience.
❤️🤍💙

01/22/2026

❄️ Weather Preparedness Update ❄️

As winter weather approaches, our teams at our Veteran Homes are actively monitoring forecasts and preparing to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents during the upcoming cold conditions. 🧊

✔️ Generator tested and fueled (full-building operation) ⚡
✔️ Extra food, medical, and essential supplies on hand 🥫💊
✔️ Maintenance and leadership staff on site 🛠️
✔️ Staff encouraged to stay over if travel becomes unsafe 🚗❄️
✔️ Ice mitigation and cold-weather protections in place 🧂🌡️

At this time, operations remain normal. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly.

Our residents’ safety and comfort are always our top priority. Thank you to our dedicated staff and to our families for your continued trust. 🤍💙❤️

BINGO by PacTec, Inc. brought some big smiles from our veterans this morning! Thank you PacTec!! ❤️🤍💙
01/22/2026

BINGO by PacTec, Inc. brought some big smiles from our veterans this morning! Thank you PacTec!! ❤️🤍💙

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The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs aids residents of our state who served in the United States Armed Forces during any war, combat, or special periods of service during peacetime, along with their dependents and beneficiaries, in receiving any and all benefits to which they may be entitled under the law of the United States or the states thereof.

In addition, this department also provides nursing care for veterans at five homes, located across the state, in: Bossier City, Jennings, Jackson, Reserve, and Monroe, La. And, operates four Veterans Cemeteries located across the state, offering a variety of burial options for Veterans, spouses and dependent children. The cemeteries are located, in: Keithville, Leesville, Slidell, Rayville, and, coming soon to Jennings, La.

Joey Strickland was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor John Bel Edwards on Jan. 13, 2016. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing five Veterans Nursing Homes, four State Veterans Cemeteries, the department’s Administrative, Contact Assistance, and Claims Divisions, the Military Family Assistance Fund, Veterans Honor Medal Program, and advocacy outreach to our Veterans Service Organizations, homeless, and women Veterans. A large part of his responsibility is advocating on behalf of Louisiana Veterans to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Secretary Strickland is no stranger to VA, having served for more than 15 years as either Director or Deputy Secretary in two states. At the national level, Secretary Strickland served as Chairman of the VA Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans and as President of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) from 2003-2004. As NASDVA President, he testified before the U.S. Congress on Veterans’ issues.