Carol Miller
Feb 2024
Great caring place.
Woody's Home For Veterans
442 Jordan Street4.9(8 ratings)· Shreveport average: 4.2
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Quick Facts
- Population served
- Exclusively homeless veterans with mental health needs
- Funding model
- Relies on public donations, no veteran turned away
- Care focus
- On-site psychiatric and supportive care for residents
What Families Think
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Woody's Home for Veterans is a small nonprofit facility in Shreveport dedicated to housing homeless veterans and providing psychiatric and supportive care. Reviewers, though few, consistently praise the staff's compassion and the sense of camaraderie among veteran residents. There is limited independent detail available beyond a handful of positive reviews and the organization's own description of its mission.
What reviewers praise
- Reviewers describe staff as caring and attentive
- Strong peer support and camaraderie among veteran residents
- Activities offered to keep residents engaged
- Essential, mission-driven service for homeless veterans
- Consistently high reviewer ratings (4.9 average)
What reviewers flag
- No published pricing information available
- Only a handful of reviews (8) limit outside insight
- No amenities or services listed beyond general description
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Woody's Home For Veterans is a senior living community in Shreveport, Louisiana offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews.
About Woody's Home For Veterans
Woody's Home for Veterans in Shreveport, Louisiana provides residential care and psychiatric support for homeless veterans. Founded in 2003 in honor of Harold 'Woody' Key, the facility operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving veterans experiencing mental health challenges and homelessness.
The community addresses the invisible psychological scars many veterans carry from their service. Residents receive ongoing psychiatric and supportive care in a stable home environment designed to help veterans rebuild their lives and quality of living. The facility recognizes that many veterans struggle with untreated mental health conditions that have led to homelessness and instability.
A key aspect of the community is the therapeutic value of peer support among residents. Veterans at Woody's interact with fellow servicemen, creating a community of mutual understanding and shared experience. This environment of camaraderie complements the professional psychiatric care provided on-site.
Operating in response to Louisiana's estimated 350 or more homeless veterans, Woody's Home for Veterans relies on public donations to maintain its mission of ensuring no veteran in need is turned away from care.
Types of Care at Woody's Home For Veterans
Assisted Living
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
Activities
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Woody's Home For Veterans
4.9overall · 8 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (8)
Brice Ricke
Nov 2022
Very good place and the workers are so good with the vets and they have all kinds of activities for them really good to them
K K.
Sep 2022
Woodys provides shelter and support for our veterans. I was dropping off some donations. You can do the same.
Lauren Anderson
Apr 2022
This place provides an essential service for our Veterans .
Marian Jones
Sep 2019
Thank you so much for your service in our wonderful The Great United States of America! From my Family to yours ❤️ Amen.🦅✌️💯😎
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Woody's Home For Veterans offer?
Woody's Home For Veterans offers Assisted Living.
How much does Woody's Home For Veterans cost?
Woody's Home For Veterans has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Shreveport that publish rates start around $2,044 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Woody's Home For Veterans located?
Woody's Home For Veterans is located at 442 Jordan Street in Shreveport, Louisiana.
What do families say about Woody's Home For Veterans?
Woody's Home For Veterans carries a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 8 Google reviews. Woody's Home for Veterans is a small nonprofit facility in Shreveport dedicated to housing homeless veterans and providing psychiatric and supportive care. Reviewers, though few, consistently praise the staff's compassion and the sense of camaraderie among veteran residents. There is limited independent detail available beyond a handful of positive reviews and the organization's own description of its mission. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How can families visit Woody's Home For Veterans?
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