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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bossier City, LA for 2024

Bossier City is a vibrant city with a senior community that makes up about 15% of the 63,000 residents. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about one in nine seniors nationwide are living with Alzheimer's, a leading cause of death among older adults. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the need for effective dementia care solutions in the Bossier City region, showing that the number of Alzheimer's deaths in the area increased by about 25% between 2016 and 2020. While this is a little shy of the increase of 28% recorded for the total increase in deaths, it shows the impact Alzheimer's has had on the community.

For many Bossier City seniors, residential memory care facilities provide effective solutions for managing dementia-related symptoms. These facilities have specially trained caregivers and provide personalized care and 24-hour supervision. They also implement dementia-informed programming to enhance engagement.

This guide provides details on how memory care costs in Bossier City compare to local and regional alternatives. It also outlines some resources that can help seniors and families navigate the system.

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Memory Care Facilities in Bossier City, Louisiana

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Bossier City

Memory care facilities in Bossier City are officially licensed as adult residential care providers, and they’re subject to rules and guidelines set by the Louisiana Department of Health. This department has a variety of rules related to building requirements and staff training specifically for facilities that accommodate those with memory-related conditions.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Bossier City

  • Seniors in Louisiana don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits or income from public pensions. While other types of retirement income are taxable, seniors may claim a deduction of up to $4,500, or $9,000 for joint filers. This may help some seniors and families afford memory care costs in Bossier City.
  • Bossier City supports older residents’ health through access to WK Bossier Health Center, a large medical complex that includes outpatient clinics and a hospital. It features a range of specializations and treats conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, brain injury and dementia. Additionally, health care costs in this city come in about 2% lower than the national norm, which may make medical services accessible to those managing chronic health conditions.
  • Bossier City has a humid subtropical climate that’s characterized by mild winters and hot summers. The city sees about 213 days of sunshine versus the national norm of 205, and temperatures range from 35 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately, many memory care facilities provide individually controlled thermostats in residents’ rooms to help them stay comfortable year-round.
  • Criminal activity is more common in Bossier City than in the typical U.S. community, which may be a concern for seniors who live alone. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 37.4 for violent crime and 64.8 for property crime. This is higher than the respective national norms of 22.7 and 35.4. To support residents’ safety, memory care facilities offer services and features such as escorted transportation, fully enclosed courtyards and security gates.
  • Bossier City is a budget-friendly option for many seniors seeking long-term care in the northwestern region of Louisiana. On a cost of living index set to a national norm of 100, the city scores 82.1, which is several points below Louisiana’s average of 89.9. In general, housing, groceries, transportation and utilities cost less here than in a typical U.S. city, which may result in more competitive pricing for memory care.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Bossier City

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Bossier City, memory care residents pay $4,838 for care.

 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care facilities in Bossier City charge approximately $4,838 monthly for services. While this is a couple hundred dollars higher than the Louisiana norm of $4,685, it offers a potential monthly savings of 14% compared to the national norm. Local care costs are competitive compared to rates in Baton Rouge, where seniors pay $5,156 for this level of care, but other cities in the region typically have lower rates. For example, in Hammond, care costs come in at $4,313. Similarly, in Alexandria, monthly rates are 25% lower than in Bossier City, and in Monroe, care costs are 32% lower.

Bossier City

$4,838

Louisiana

$4,685

United States

$5,625

Monroe

$3,313

Alexandria

$3,625

Baton Rouge

$5,156

Hammond

$4,313

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care residents in Bossier City pay $4,838 monthly for specialized care, making this the second-most expensive senior care option in the city. Nursing home care costs about 11% more, but other senior care options tend to be more economical. For example, seniors who don’t need memory support pay $3,870 for assisted living, and those who opt for private care at home pay $3,241 for non medical in-home care and specialized home health care. Additionally, adult day health care costs are competitive, coming in about 62% lower than residential memory support services.

Memory Care

$4,838

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 Memory Care in Bossier City

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Louisiana

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

Free Memory Care 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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in Bossier City, please visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bossier City

 

Bossier City-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Louisiana

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Billy

I visited this facility

Review of Savannah Grand of Bossier City

I went to the Savannah Grand of Bossier City. The community was great. The community was nice and everything. It's just too expensive. It's beautiful and very well maintained. The staff was...

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Linda

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Savannah Grand of Bossier City

My husband has been at Savannah Grand of Bossier City three different times, and he'll go back there for respite. They accommodate my needs, and the staff has been good. It's clean, and they have...

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Ronald

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Bossier City

The staff at Brookdale Bossier City was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The facility was clean and seemed to be very well maintained. I looked at the menu and I was very satisfied with what...

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