Situated in Northwest Louisiana, Bossier City has a population of 62,701, 13.8% of whom are over the age of 65. Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center is among the top emergency medical care providers for the city, and residents have more options in nearby Shreveport. With an overall cost of living below state and national averages, the city’s seniors pay less than most older adults for the majority of goods and services, including nursing home care which at $5,536 a month is the same as the statewide average and $2,220 less than the national median.
Bossier City’s nursing homes cater to seniors whose health conditions require 24-hour medical supervision but aren’t severe enough to warrant hospitalization. Medication management, diabetes monitoring, wound care, injections and assistance with activities of daily living are commonly provided, and most facilities have physicians and registered nurses on-site 24/7. By opting for assisted living or home care instead, seniors with less extensive care needs may be able to save money and retain more independence.
This guide covers the cost of senior care as well as resources that can help seniors finance nursing home care or delay moving to a nursing facility by receiving in-home services.
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3130 Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy, Bossier City, LA, 71112
4.7
(3 reviews)
"The CNAs and nurses there truly love the residents. There is a doctor at this facility daily. Housekeeping is to be commended. It's like no other nursing home I've ever visited. ..."
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2575 AIRLINE DRIVE, Bossier City, LA, 71111
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Heritage Manor proved to be an excellent facility. It was clean and the staff were friendly. My mother was given much needed atrtention. The facility itself was small enough that the staff were able to provide individual attention to all of the re..."
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1524 Doctors Drive, Bossier City, LA, 71111
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My father is in Pilgrim Manor. We chose it because I had a friend's mom that had been there for about 13 years, and she's been pleased. It's close to my house. The staff that I've dealt with has been so good to my father. I met with them and had a me..."
READ MORE4921 MEDICAL DRIVE, Bossier City, LA, 71112
2.5
(6 reviews)
"My mother had stayed at Colonial Oaks Guest Care. When she was there, she was very content, and I was very happy. They were excellent. As a matter of fact, she loved their food and everything. There's nothing to complain about. The people working the..."
READ MORE4405 Airline Drive , Bossier City, LA, 71111
2.2
(10 reviews)
"My family member was here for about 3 months and went home in January of 2016. We LOVED this rehab facility. Everyone was extremely caring and attentive. On top of being responsive of any needs, they were just as caring with family members as they..."
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4820 Medical Drive, Bossier City, LA, 71112
2.3
(4 reviews)
"My father has moved into Riverview Care Center. I haven't actually visited it yet. We are doing all of these long distance, and I don't know if it's going to be his permanent place or not. We are trying to get him stabilized and get a sense of what h..."
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2550 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I personally thought that this was an amazing place. my grandmother and her husband lived here for almost a year until she got really ill and we brought her home to be with us. Had nothing to do with the facility it was part of her health issues. Whi..."
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3405 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA, 71103
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend has moved into Roseview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He needed the assistance. He's in bad shape right now, and they're taking care of him. We haven't had any problem with anything. Everything's good. Everybody has been excellent. He ..."
READ MORE9111 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71106
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom was discharged from a rehab at Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They took good care of her, and the staff was very well trained in customer service. They were patient oriented. They were really good. The staff is what makes the f..."
READ MORE7605 Line Avenue , Shreveport, LA, 71106
4.0
(1 reviews)
"As a medic, it is my job to go into nursing facilities and assess patients when there is an emergency. Each nursing facility has its' own story to tell, but the one at Booker T. Washington has a happy ending.At first glance, Booker T. Washington Nurs..."
READ MORE408 E. FLOURNOY LUCAS, Shreveport, LA, 71115
3.7
(3 reviews)
"We visited Village Healthcare At the Glen for my grandmother. I thought it was very nice. Most of them were very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious. It looked very well-maintained. They had all of the amenities that they said there was ..."
READ MORE8622 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71106
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I went to Spring Lake from Willis-Knighton following shoulder surgery. I got far better nursing care at Spring Lake than at WK. The physical and occupational therapy was excellent! The staff was friendly and accommodating, you could not ask for bette..."
READ MORE725 Mitchell Lane, Shreveport, LA, 71106
2.0
(3 reviews)
"Right now, my older sister is in Pierremont nursing home where she seems to be settling in. The people there seemed nice, but she thinks the food is horrible. She came from the hospital, and we took her back over there a little before Christmas, but ..."
READ MOREBossier City’s nursing home residents spend an average of $5,536 for a semiprivate room and $5,779 a month for a private room.
On average, seniors in Bossier City’s nursing homes pay the same amount for care as the majority of nursing home residents throughout Louisiana and about $2,220 less than seniors nationally. Around 100 miles east in Monroe, seniors spend about $1,046 less per month for nursing home care, making it one of the state’s more affordable cities for long-term care. Alexandria’s median cost of nursing home care is the same as in Bossier, and in Lake Charles and Lafayette, seniors spend about $344 and $91 more each month, respectively.
Bossier City
$5,536
Louisiana
$5,536
United States
$7,756
Monroe
$4,490
Alexandria
$5,536
Lake Charles
$5,880
Lafayette
$5,627
Seniors in Bossier City can expect to pay between $1,842 and $5,779 a month for senior care. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, and nursing home care with a private room is the most expensive. Home care and home health care both average $3,051 a month, and for assisted living, seniors spend an average of $3,461 per month.
Home care
$3,051
Home health care
$3,051
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,461
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,536
Nursing home (private room)
$5,779
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Bossier City have a variety of options to help them pay for and access senior care. Below, we’ve listed programs that may directly pay for care, help seniors understand their financing options and even enable seniors to delay transitioning into a nursing home by receiving in-home services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 632-0922 | In addition to investigating complaints about senior care communities, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assists seniors and their families with learning about nursing homes in their area and what government programs may help pay for care. Ombudsmen often investigate and resolve matters such as billing issues and care concerns, and all of the program's assistance is provided for free. |
| Bossier Parish Health Unit | (318) 741-7314 | At the Bossier Parish Health Unit, seniors can apply for Medicaid and other government assistance programs. Workers at the department are knowledgeable about each program's eligibility requirements and benefits, including whether they qualify to receive funding for nursing home care. |
| Personal Care Services | (318) 741-8302 | Personal Care Services provides eligible seniors with assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing and dressing as well as getting out of bed and walking around. Participants in the program receive care services for free, but a small contribution is suggested. |
| Bossier Council on Aging | (318) 741-8302 | The Bossier Council on Aging is a comprehensive resource for accessing programs and services that make it easier for seniors to stay healthy while living at home. Among its services are home-delivered meals, transportation for medical appointments, caregiver support and legal help. The Bossier C.O.A. can also help seniors complete applications for Medicare and Medicaid. |
Nursing Homes
Susu1951
1
Review of Colonial Oaks Guest Care
Lack of care, compassion and incompetent. My mother, age 95, at end of life stage, semi-comatose, was admitted for respite care via hospice, with possibility of long term care. I highly recommend...
Nursing Homes
mese51
1
Review of Riverview Care Center
This place is awful! My grandma ended up with bed sores . Staff always had her in soiled poop diapers unless Jackie or Keke was working. Denied a resident a shower and a clean diaper. They would...
Nursing Homes
advocate of elderly
1
Review of Colonial Oaks Guest Care
Colonial Oaks has become the most awful place to send your loved ones. They are very short staffed and hire temps that don’t get to know the patients. We found our mother in the floor, naked and...
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