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Memory Care Communities in Shreveport, Louisiana

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In Shreveport, the cost of memory care is a little higher than the median cost in Louisiana, which is $4,685. However, the city is lower than the national median of $5,625. Shreveport costs roughly the same as Lafayette. It comes in about $300 lower per month than Baton Rouge. Other cities are cheaper than Shreveport, including Monroe, which is about $1,525 less, and Alexandria, which is around $1,200 cheaper. 

Shreveport

$4,838

Louisiana

$4,685

United States

$5,625

Monroe

$3,313

Alexandria

$3,625

Baton Rouge

$5,156

Lafayette

$4,813

Paying for Memory Care in Shreveport

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 Shreveport, the median cost of memory care is $4,838. Seniors may pay different amounts based on the specific facility chosen, with location, services and amenities included in the price.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Shreveport

In Shreveport there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

More Ways to Pay 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Shreveport have several care options when they need support, including adult day care, which is the most affordable option at $1,842 per month. With median rates of $3,241 per month, home care and home health care options allow seniors to remain at home while having extra support for individual needs. For seniors who want a residential setting with 24/7 assistance, assisted living facilities are available for a median cost of $3,870. The most expensive option is nursing home care, which carries a median cost of $5,384 per month for a semiprivate room. 

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 Care (semiprivate room)

$5,384

Free Memory Care Resources in Shreveport

Shreveport offers several free resources to help with support, information and services to assist seniors and their families transition to memory care. Many programs focus specifically on people with memory loss to help keep them safe, and they often include support and resources for caregivers as well.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association Louisiana(800) 272-3900The Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support groups and educational resources for people in all parishes. It offers care consultations for people with dementia and their loved ones to evaluate needs and provide resources, education and support.
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center(318) 656-4800This nonprofit organization serves people with dementia in Northwest Louisiana, and it also supports their loved ones. Free services provided by the organization include memory screenings, support groups, educational resources and help to navigate resources like care facilities, Medicare and Medicaid.
Caddo Council on Aging(800) 256-3003Seniors can get help from trained counselors through the Caddo Council on Aging to help navigate long-term care options and government programs. The organization also provides access to the Louisiana Ombudsman Program, which can help investigate complaints against long-term care facilities.
Sheriff's Operation Safeguard(318) 681-0875The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office provides the Operation Safeguard program for local residents with dementia. After registering for the program, participants with memory impairments receive a bracelet with the sheriff's contact information. This allows the office to reunite participants with loved ones if they get lost.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Shreveport

The Louisiana Department of Health handles licensing and regulations for memory care facilities in Shreveport and the whole of Louisiana. The department ensures all care facilities maintain a safe environment and follow state regulations to protect residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Shreveport

  • Shreveport offers easy access to health care at many hospitals, including the Ochsner LSU Health Academic Medical Center, which partners with the LSU School of Medicine and offers a full-service emergency department. Another option with an emergency room is CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center.
  • With a cost of living that’s 23.4 points lower than the national average, Shreveport offers an affordable place to retire.
  • Seniors in Shreveport can enjoy mild winters, with only about 1 inch of snow each year and January lows of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The city also enjoys a few more sunny days than the U.S. as a whole, with an average of 211 days per year. 
  • On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being high crime, Shreveport ranks 42.2 for violent crime compared to 22.7 for the U.S. average. Although crime rates in Shreveport are higher than the U.S. average, the rates have remained relatively stable in recent years.
  • The water quality in Shreveport is a little lower than the U.S. average at 40 out of 100. However, it’s important to note that residents of memory care communities are well taken care of with safe water and nutritious food as part of their dining programs.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Shreveport

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

Laws and regulations for memory care in Louisiana

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Khristy

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Shreveport

Brookdale Shreveport was a nice place, but it was so expensive and my husband's care has changed. He's going to need total care now. It is memory care but they had big living rooms and stuff like...

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Memory Care

Heather

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

Review of Montclair Park Assisted Living

Montclair Park Assisted Living is the best place I have found in the Shreveport area. They're just great. Mom is already a resident there. They're real apartments, and they're all great. The staff...

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Memory Care

Sister

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

Review of The Chateaus At Montclaire

The Chateaus at Montclaire has been really good. They're beautiful. Everybody is extremely nice. The day shift is wonderful. There are a lot of people that have been there a long time and they're...

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