Wynhoven : Emergency Preparedness

Wynhoven Healthcare Center has an emergency preparedness plan in place in the event of a hurricane/disaster requiring emergency evacuation. This plan follows the format mandated by the State of Louisiana and meets the requirements set forth by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Our emergency considerations include staffing, supplies, equipment and transportation. All departments are involved in our decision making and plan development

In the event that evacuation is required please review the followijng information. This will assist you with information on our location, means of contact and emergency procedures.

Evacuation Site

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

1141 Goodwood Blvd.

Baton Rouge, La. 70815

Emergency Contact Information

Archdiocese of New Orleans Emergency Phone Line

Please note this number will only be activated in a hurricane or other disaster situation.

1-800-730-2724

Please listen carefully and follow the prompts. This is a voice prompt system. You will hear a prompt to identify yourself as a family member/elder or employee or vendor of Wynhoven Healthcare Center. Have your message ready with your name, the name of your loved one if appropriate, and a contact number and/or email address. Pleask speak slowly and clearly.

We ask that each resident's family identify one family member to contact the facility for information and all other family members may obtain updates from this family member. Please remember our primary focus is our elders. We may be providing care under possibly difficult circumstances. We may not be able to immediately return your call, but we will call as soon as time permits.

Alternate Phone Contact Numbers

Facility Cell Phone

504-453-7979

Administrator' Cell Phone

504-289-9615