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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bossier City, LA for 2024

Bossier City offers a mix of natural beauty and shopping and dining amenities, offering convenience and enrichment for residents of all ages. Of its nearly 63,000 residents, about 15% are aged 65 and over. The city is a popular retirement option for seniors seeking warm weather year-round and affordability.

Seniors considering long-term care in Bossier City have several assisted living facilities to choose from. These facilities help with daily activities such as bathing and personal grooming, and many have on-site amenities such as arts and crafts studios and hair salons. Residents can participate in recreational and social activities and obtain transportation services for errands and medical appointments. On average, assisted living communities in the Bossier City region charge $3,870 per month for care. This exceeds the state norm of $3,748 but offers potential monthly savings over the national average of $4,500.

This guide provides readers with more information on assisted living costs and ways to pay for care. It also highlights some of the resources that help older adults make informed long-term care decisions.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bossier City

In Bossier City, assisted living facilities are officially called adult residential care providers, and they comply with guidelines set by the Louisiana Department of Health. This department licenses all assisted living facilities in the state and enforces rules related to housing, nutrition and medication services and the scope of personal care services agencies must provide.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bossier City

  • Bossier City has a low cost of living, making it a financially viable retirement option for many seniors with fixed incomes. On a 100-point index based on average living costs nationwide, the city rates 82.1, about eight points lower than the state score. Housing costs, groceries and utilities are affordable here compared to national norms, which may promote competitive assisted living costs.
  • Seniors in Bossier City don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits or public pensions. While other types of retirement income are taxable, an exemption is available to reduce the financial burden, leaving more money available for assisted living expenses.
  • Compared to other U.S. cities, crime is relatively prevalent in Bossier City. On a crime index, the city scores 37.4 for violent crime and 64.8 for property crime. By comparison, national scores are notably lower at 22.7 and 35.4, indicating a higher crime frequency in Bossier City. For this reason, assisted living may be an attractive alternative to living alone for seniors concerned about home security.
  • On a 10-point comfort index, Bossier City rates well below the national average with a score of 3.8. This is mainly due to high summer temperatures and muggy conditions, which may be a consideration for seniors sensitive to heat. Year-round average daytime temperatures range from the upper-50s in the winter to the low-90s in the summer, and the city gets 52 inches of rain and about an inch of snow. Assisted living residents can participate in indoor recreational activities year-round, letting them avoid harsh summer temperatures.
  • Health care costs in Bossier City come in a little below national norms, which may benefit seniors managing chronic conditions. While the number of doctors per capita is less than half the norm, with a rate of 97 doctors per 100,000 people, many assisted living facilities have on-staff nurses and on-call physicians to ensure prompt medical attention when necessary.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bossier City

In Bossier City, assisted living facilities charge $3,870 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The cost of assisted living in Bossier City averages $3,870 per month. This is comparable to the state norm of $3,748, but it offers a potential monthly savings over the national rate of $4,500. In Alexandria, care costs are about $1,000 less than in Bossier City, and in Monroe, rates are even more economical at $2,650. However, local care costs are competitive compared to Lake Charles’s average of $4,000. Similarly, across state lines about 60 miles from Bossier, seniors in Longview, TX, pay $4,275 for care.

Bossier City

$3,870

Louisiana

$3,748

United States

$4,500

Monroe

$2,650

Alexandria

$2,900

Lake Charles

$4,000

Longview, TX

$4,275

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in Bossier costs $3,870 per month, which is about $1,500 less than the cost of semiprivate accommodations in local nursing homes. However, seniors may save about $630 per month on care by living in a private residence and arranging in-home care or specialized home health care. Adult day health care is even more affordable at $1,842 monthly.

    In-Home Care

    $3,241

    Home Health Care

    $3,241

    Adult Day Health Care

    $1,842

    Assisted Living Facility

    $3,870

    Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

    $5,384

    Note: Data for Bossier City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Shreveport, was used instead.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bossier City

    Eligible seniors Bossier City, Louisiana seniors can find a number of state and federal assistance programs to help with the cost of an assisted living facility. These include the Community Choices Waiver (CCW) and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

    Financial Assistance in Louisiana

    More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

    While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

    • Veterans Benefits
    • Life Insurance Policy
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Reverse Mortgage

    For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

    Free Assisted Living Resources in Bossier City

    Bossier City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in Bossier City, please visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bossier City

    Bossier City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.

     

    Laws and Regulations in Louisiana

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    Review of Brookdale Bossier City

    Brookdale Bossier City was small and it was outdated. It didn't seem to have a whole lot of amenities. I wasn't impressed with it at all. And the price was almost comparable to some of the newer...

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    We appreciate you taking the time to visit and share your feedback. We are committed to quality service and care and will review your feedback with our management team.

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    Steve

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    Review of The Blake at Bossier City

    The Blake at Bossier City was very nice. It was a new facility, and everything was very clean, very elegant, and very stylish. They had a very nice entryway and very friendly staff. I looked at...

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    William

    I visited this facility

    Review of Brookdale Bossier City

    I was impressed with Brookdale Bossier City and the staff that they had. It would be one of my choices when the time comes. The rooms were small and plain, but modern. They had both one and...

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