Azalea Estates of Shreveport
516 E Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA 71115
4.7
(34)
Welcome to Azalea Estates of Shreveport, the preferred Retirement Living and Assisted Living community in Shreveport, Louisiana. We a...
The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,393 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 9 Assisted Living Communities in Shreveport and several in surrounding areas.
516 E Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA 71115
4.7
(34)
Welcome to Azalea Estates of Shreveport, the preferred Retirement Living and Assisted Living community in Shreveport, Louisiana. We a...
7110 University Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
4.4
(17)
Brookdale Shreveport (formerly Emeritus at Shreveport) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet y...
8622 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106
4.3
(8)
Providing the Comforts of Home with the Help You Need The Gables Assisted Living, a Priority Management senior living facility, has been off...
9100 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71115
4.3
(13)
Montclair Park Assisted Living was dreamed, designed, and built by Dr. David Abdehou in 1998 to fulfill his dream of providing a better way ...
600 E Flournoy Lucas Rd, Shreveport, LA 71115
3.8
(9)
The Oaks has two different types of Independent Living Apartments. The all-inclusive residence fee at the Tower at The Oaks entitles you to ...
Shairon
5.0
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March 21, 2018
We live in Summerfield Estates. They offer several games, three meals, laundry of sheets and towels, and a bus for doctors' appointments. The staff is very helpful. You get what you pay for.
Rodney
4.0
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March 19, 2018
We toured Summerfield Estates, it was nice, and if it didn't cost so much, we'd like to live there. The staff was very nice, and the dining room was clean, big, and scarcely used. They have all kinds of things to do like play Bingo and cards.
Lucy
4.0
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January 13, 2018
Brookdale Shreveport was a very nice place. The rooms were a bit small, but other than that, it was very nice and had very friendly people. I have a poor memory, which is one of the reasons why I was considering Brookdale.
Carla P
5.0
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November 30, 2017
I recommend Azalea Estates of Shreveport very highly. It was a very nice place. They have apartments with a little kitchen, a little living room, and a bathroom. The staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Carolyn
4.0
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September 30, 2017
Summerfield Estates was very pleasant, and the amenities were very good. The staff was really friendly, and they did a really good job of showing me around. Everything in there was nice. The only thing that bothered me was that the front was not swept up, and it didn't look really clean, probably because it was raining that week and the dirt may have piled up. The place was really nice, but they had some really worn out furniture at the entrance.
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, at $3,393, Shreveport’s average monthly cost for assisted living is moderately lower than the national average of $4,000 and slightly lower than the state average of $3,500. Shreveport falls midway on Louisiana’s assisted living cost spectrum for cities, which include Monroe ($2,950) and Hammond ($3,075) on the one end and Baton Rouge ($4,000) and Huma ($4,325) on the other.
Shreveport
$3,393
National average
$4,000
State average
$3,550
Baton Rouge
$4,000
Hammond
$3,075
Houma
$4,325
Lafayette
$3,400
Monroe
$2,950
New Orleans
$3,610
Cost for senior care is dependent on a number of factors, including degree of care and location. In Shreveport, nursing home care ($5,241) in a semiprivate room is much more expensive than the cost of assisted living. Home health aides are $300 less per month than assisted living, and homemaker services are even lower at $500 less per month. When deciding on level of care, it’s important to remember that home services do not include rent, utilities, food and other living expenses, which may be included in assisted living or nursing home care.
Medicaid, a nationwide supplemental health insurance program, is available to low-income residents of all ages in Louisiana. Coverage includes inpatient/outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment, home health, nursing home facility, dental coverage and hospice. If an individual already receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then they automatically qualify for Medicaid.
To qualify for Louisiana Medicaid and long-term care services, seniors must be 65 or older, be a permanent resident of Louisiana, earn less than 3 times the SSI benefit rate ($2,313 individual or $4,626 couple) and possess $2,000 or less in resources (single) or $3,000 (couple). Exempt assets include:
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
SSI is a federally funded program available for seniors who are either under age 65 and disabled or age 65 and older with limited income and assets ($2,000 for individuals, $3,000 for couples). Income (from any source) that is above the allowed amount is subtracted from the SSI federal benefit rate of $771 (individual) or $1,157 (couple) a month . To learn more or to apply, visit Social Security’s SSI page or call (800) 772-1213.
Aid & Attendance and Housebound VA Pensions
Louisiana veterans who receive a VA pension and are in need of assistance from another person for daily living or are housebound, may be eligible for payments in excess of their current pensions. Individuals who do not qualify for the VA pension because of excessive income may still qualify.
To qualify for the Aid & Attendance monthly pension amount, seniors must meet one of the following:
There are 10 senior centers located throughout the Shreveport area. Offerings include free fitness programs, nutrition education, arts and crafts, games, choirs and hot meals.
Caddo Council on Aging
1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240, Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 676-7900
Volunteers of America, North Louisiana
360 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 716-7336
Eligible veterans may qualify for health care, pensions and other benefits by visiting the Shreveport US Veterans Celt Center or Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. VA health care is available at Overton Brooks, the local VA medical center.
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8411
US Veterans Affairs Department
Celt Center
2800 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 861-1776
Bossier Parish Department of Veterans Affairs
2292 Barksdale Boulevard A, Shreveport, LA 71112
(318) 741-8391
The Caddo Council on Aging offers seniors a variety of services, including Meals on Wheels, legal services, medical and housekeeping services. It also provides ongoing advocacy and support for the Shreveport senior population. Caddo Council on Aging
1700 Buckner Street, Suite 240, Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 676-7900
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Senior Homes has an extensive directory of senior living options, with care and living providers across the United States.
Paying for Assisted Living
A Primer on the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Veterans Benefits
Long-Term Insurance: Planning for Your Future
Financing Your Retirement with Life Insurance
PACE Programs: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Paying for Long Term Care
Senior Downsizing Tips
U.S. Helplines & Hotlines for Suspected Elder Abuse
Our Family Advisors are available 8am to 11pm EST Monday-Friday, and 9am to 11pm EST on weekends.