The Best Memory Care Facilities in Bossier Parish, LA

Bossier Parish is home to about 128,000 people and has a senior community that comprised nearly 14 percent of the total population. In this parish, it's projected that over 11 percent of seniors who receive Medicare benefits are living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 

There are two memory care facilities in Bossier Parish, both of which are located in the city of Bossier. In this region, as in all of Louisiana, memory care facilities may be called Alzheimer's special care units. These facilities may be independent and have their own buildings, or they may be located within any adult residential care provider that specializes in dementia services. 

• The overall cost of living in Bossier Parish, as well as the cost of healthcare, is roughly on par with the state average and a little lower than the national average. This may make the parish a good option for families and seniors with restrictive budgets. 
• On a 100-point scale, with a high score indicating more crime, the violent crime rate in Bossier Parish is 45.3, which is about 14 points higher than the national average. The property crime rate is 45.6, versus the national average of 38.1. Families who are touring local memory care facilities may want to ask what security measures are taken to keep residents and their belongings safe.  
• Bossier Parish experiences warm summers with highs in the low-90s and chilly winters with lows in the mid-30s. The region receives an average of just 1 inch of annual snowfall, which may make seasonal travel easier for those visiting loved ones in local memory care facilities. 
• Ozone pollution levels in Bossier Parish are relatively low, with the region receiving a B for this type of pollution from the American Lung Association. This may benefit seniors who have conditions like COPD or asthma. 

Memory Care costs in Bossier Parish start around $6,820 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bossier Parish and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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

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.

Bossier Parish-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.