Woodys Home for Veterans - Level 2 sits in the Highland Stoner Hill area near Shreveport, LA, and provides long-term care for seniors, focusing on veterans, making room for lower costs compared to full nursing homes, which is something many folks are looking for these days, and this facility's got a state-licensed care level called Adult Residential Care - Level 2, meaning the local government keeps an eye on things through surveys, often from the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, so families can feel a bit more at ease. The main building has 8 beds with shared or private rooms available, each room coming furnished with cable TV, a phone, and the ability to set up WiFi, and the community lets residents bring in small pets if that helps them feel comfortable, and the property has landscaped grounds, walking paths, a garden area, and a dining room where folks get scheduled meals, snacks, vegetarian options, low sodium choices, allergy-friendly dishes, and even kosher meals if needed, and all-day dining is available.
Woody's offers assisted living and residential care, with nurses on-staff for medication support, wound care, and help with things like bathing, dressing, and getting around, always keeping an eye on folks throughout the day, and they'll even help with laundry, dry cleaning, and cleaning rooms. Health and wellness programs along with social activities like exercise groups, TV or movie nights, and community-sponsored events give residents things to do, and there's a salon and barbershop on site when hair or grooming is due, plus they help out with family outreach, education, and counseling for both residents and loved ones if things ever get complicated.
Transportation and parking services are there to help when outings, doctor visits, or guest visits need arranging, and housekeepers come through for cleaning, so the living's easier for those who need it, and for anyone with dietary issues, the kitchen staff makes sure meals fit those needs, whether it's for diabetes, gluten free, or other allergies. Resident safety stays a priority thanks to an emergency alert system and 24-hour supervision, and medical care gets coordinated with outside healthcare providers if the need pops up.
Woody's accepts VA benefits as part of its payment, and it's certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, and records show there haven't been any reported deficiencies, fines, or penalties, so families can know it's being watched over properly. There are common areas like a community room for events, and the place keeps a smaller neighborhood feel, with both independent living and assisted living features present. The staff helps residents with personal care, daily chores like cooking or cleaning, medication reminders, and grooming when needed, and they allow for family visitations so loved ones can spend time together without too many hurdles. The community also provides memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, hospice, home care, adult daycare, and other support as life needs change, keeping things flexible and supportive for folks in their later years.
