Situated in Northwest Louisiana, Bossier City has a population of 62,701, 13.8% of whom are over the age of 65. Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center is among the top emergency medical care providers for the city, and residents have more options in nearby Shreveport. With an overall cost of living below state and national averages, the city’s seniors pay less than most older adults for the majority of goods and services, including nursing home care which at $5,536 a month is the same as the statewide average and $2,220 less than the national median.
Bossier City’s nursing homes cater to seniors whose health conditions require 24-hour medical supervision but aren’t severe enough to warrant hospitalization. Medication management, diabetes monitoring, wound care, injections and assistance with activities of daily living are commonly provided, and most facilities have physicians and registered nurses on-site 24/7. By opting for assisted living or home care instead, seniors with less extensive care needs may be able to save money and retain more independence.
This guide covers the cost of senior care as well as resources that can help seniors finance nursing home care or delay moving to a nursing facility by receiving in-home services.