Shreveport is a city in northwest Louisiana, about 20 miles from the Texas border and 40 miles from Arkansas. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 16.5% of Shreveport’s 187,593 residents are 65 and older, which is normal for the country. The cost of living is very low by state and national standards, and an exceptional number of hospitals staff Medicare-registered physicians.
Assisted living is suitable for older adults who need varying levels of non-medical support, from those requiring assistance with personal care to others who just need someone around to help occasionally. A typical facility provides a room cleaned regularly by housekeeping staff, three meals per day made by chefs and licensed nurses on hand to help as required. Organized social activities are also a feature. The median fee for assisted living in Shreveport is $3,870 per month, which, although 3.2% more than normal for Louisiana, is 16.3% lower than the national average.
This guide considers life in Shreveport and its assisted living costs compared to nearby cities. It also reviews other care costs and lists free resources for the city’s seniors.