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For seniors coping with dementia, one of the greatest frustrations is the inability to do those things they once loved. Activities and hobbies that used to be second nature might start to feel fuzzy or distant. This harsh reality can be discouraging for the person suffering from dementia, as well as the friend or loved one who is trying to engage them.

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According to <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care </a>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&nbsp;assisted living cost spectrum&nbsp;for cities, which include Monroe ($2,950) and Hammond ($3,075) on the one end and Baton Rouge ($4,000) and Huma&nbsp;($4,325) on the other.

Assisted Living Costs in Shreveport

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

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&nbsp;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.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
<li>Assisted living: $3,393</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $2,860</li>
<li>Home health aide: $3,051</li>
<li>Adult day care: $1,842</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $5,241</li>

Care Cost Comparison

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&nbsp;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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Shreveport

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits SSI&nbsp;is a federally funded program available for seniors who are either under age 65 and disabled or&nbsp;age 65 and older with limited income and assets ($2,000 for individuals, $3,000 for couples). Income&nbsp;(from any source) that is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">above the allowed amount</a>&nbsp;is subtracted from the SSI&nbsp;federal benefit rate of $771 (individual) or $1,157 (couple) a month . To learn more or to apply, visit <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security’s&nbsp;SSI&nbsp;page&nbsp;</a>or call (800) 772-1213.&nbsp; &nbsp; Aid&nbsp;&amp; 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&nbsp;&amp; Attendance monthly pension amount, seniors must&nbsp;meet one of the following: 
<li>Require assistance from another person for tasks associated with daily living, such as bathing, changing and preparing meals</li>
<li>Live in nursing home due to mental or physical incompetence</li>
<li>Legally blind</li>
<li>Bedridden</li>
 To qualify for the Housebound pension, seniors must be largely housebound due to a permanent disability;&nbsp;the disability doesn’t have to be service related.&nbsp; To learn more, visit the Department of Veteran Affairs’&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pension page</a>, write to the <a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp#mil" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp#mil" rel="noopener noreferrer">Milwaukee Pension Center</a>&nbsp;(which services Louisiana), visit the regional <a href="https://home.army.mil/polk/index.php/my-Fort-Polk/service-members" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://home.army.mil/polk/index.php/my-Fort-Polk/service-members" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fort Polk office</a>&nbsp;or call (337) 531-7258.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

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 5 Assisted Living Communities in Shreveport and several in surrounding areas.<ul><li>Assisted living: $3,393</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $5,241</li><li>In-home care: $2,860</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,842</li></ul>

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Medicaid, a nationwide supplemental health insurance program, is available to low-income residents of all ages in Louisiana. <a href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Making_Medicaid_Better/Medicaid_Services_Chart.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Making_Medicaid_Better/Medicaid_Services_Chart.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coverage</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/234" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/234" rel="noopener noreferrer">Louisiana Medicaid</a> and long-term care services, seniors must be 65 or older, be a permanent resident of Louisiana, earn less than&nbsp;3 times the SSI&nbsp;benefit rate (<a href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-eligibility-louisiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-eligibility-louisiana" rel="noopener noreferrer">$2,313 individual or $4,626 couple</a>) and possess&nbsp;$2,000 or less in resources (single) or $3,000 (couple). Exempt assets include:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>One home valued at $572,000 or less</li>
<li>One automobile</li>
<li>Burial funds of $10,000 or less</li>
<li>Household furnishings,&nbsp;jewelry&nbsp;and life insurance valued at $10,000 or less</li>
</ul> Medicaid takes all other assets into consideration when determining eligibility, including investments, retirement savings, pensions, wages, IRAs&nbsp;and savings bonds. For a complete list, see the <a href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/ltc/docs/l-pac.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/ltc/docs/l-pac.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Applying for Medicaid Long Term Care Services Checklist</a>.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<a href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/MedicaidEligibilityPolicy/H-1000.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/medicaid/MedicaidEligibilityPolicy/H-1000.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Spend-Down” program</a> is available for those whose income exceeds allowed&nbsp;amounts.&nbsp;Excess income and assets may be used to pay for health-related costs, such as medical bills, home modifications or debt, until the applicant meets Medicaid income and asset limits, at which point Medicaid will kick in and begin to cover the cost of care. It’s important to be aware that income and assets cannot be given away or sold for less than the market value during this period, as Louisiana has a “Look Back” period of 5 years. If an applicant is found in violation, a delay in Medicaid benefits may result. To learn more, contact Louisiana’s&nbsp;<a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/220" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/220" rel="noopener noreferrer">Department of Health&nbsp;Medicaid division</a>&nbsp;at (877) 523-2987 or visit your local <a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/8298/catid/158" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/8298/catid/158" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shreveport Medicaid Office</a>. Community Choices Waiver Program <a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/234" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/234" rel="noopener noreferrer">Louisiana’s Home and Community-Based Services</a>&nbsp;(HCBS), which&nbsp;offers in-home and community services,&nbsp;are available to individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, meal prep and grooming.&nbsp;Those who meet Medicaid eligibility, are 21 years and older and meet nursing home level of care, can apply&nbsp;for the <a href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/OAAS/publications/FactSheets/CCW-Fact-Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/OAAS/publications/FactSheets/CCW-Fact-Sheet.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Choices Waiver Program</a>.&nbsp;Its services are designed to keep seniors in their homes and communities and delay transfer to a nursing home facility. Services that may be available through HCBS: <ul>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Transition&nbsp;intensive support coordination</li>
<li>Personal assistant services&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adult day health care services</li>
<li>Home modifications to aid in self care</li>
<li>Medical supplies</li>
<li>Physical, occupational and speech therapies</li>
<li>Nurse services</li>
<li>Home delivered meal services</li>
<li>Respite care and transportation</li>
</ul> &nbsp;There is a waiting list for this program. For more information about Louisiana’s Medicaid&nbsp;options for either long-term facility care or the Community Choices Waiver Program, call the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/subhome/12" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/subhome/12" rel="noopener noreferrer">LDH&nbsp;Office of Aging and Adult Services</a>&nbsp;at (877) 456-1146.&nbsp; Residential Options Waiver Seniors who are receiving Medicaid and&nbsp;live at home or in an assisted living facility may be eligible for the Residential Options Waiver (ROW). This program is designed for individuals who&nbsp;are&nbsp;developmentally disabled prior to the age of 22 and also meet Intermediate Care Facility-Intellectual Disability (ICF-ID) level of care. An assessment is required to determine eligibility. ROW covers services such as companion care, transition services, medical equipment and nursing services. For a complete list of services covered and general ROW information, visit Louisiana’s DOH&nbsp;<a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/1875" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/1875" rel="noopener noreferrer">ROW page</a>. To apply for ROW, contact the&nbsp;<a href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/483/catid/145" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/483/catid/145" rel="noopener noreferrer">Northwest Louisiana Human Services District</a>&nbsp;either in person or by phone at (318) 741-7455.

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 Detailed profiles of 5 Assisted Living Facilities in Shreveport, LA. Average cost is 3393 per month.  Reviews, ratings, costs, pictures, amenities, and more.

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Assisted Living Resources in Shreveport

The Caddo&nbsp;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.

Community Aid Agencies

There are&nbsp;10 senior centers located throughout the Shreveport area. Offerings include free fitness programs, nutrition education, arts and crafts, games, choirs and hot meals.&nbsp;

Senior Centers in Shreveport, LA

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&nbsp;Overton Brooks, the local VA medical center.

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Reviews of Shreveport Assisted Living Facilities

We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.<h5>Amenities and Services</h5><ul><li>Daily assistance with bathing and dressing</li><li>Medication management</li><li>Dining assistance and special diets</li><li>Assistance with reminders and redirection</li><li>Escorts and assistance with walking</li><li>Emergency response call system</li><li>Housekeeping</li><li>Laundry and linen service</li> </ul>*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/category/161">Louisiana Deparment of Health Adult Residential Care Directory</a>

Brookdale Shreveport

Offering some of the finest senior living Shreveport has to offer, Brookdale Waterview Court is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a short drive from golf courses, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge and two hospitals. Our community is also within walking distance of the many shops and restaurants at the Eastgate Plaza Shopping Center.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our residents have their choice of deluxe accommodations, which come in a selection of floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom suites. All apartments feature full-sized kitchenettes, in-suite climate control and walk-in closets. Most apartments also come with private balconies or patios.

As an active senior community, we boast a number of amenities for the enjoyment of our residents, including a computer center/ library, activity center, private dining area for special occasions and spacious meeting rooms for group events and activities. We even operate an on-site beauty salon so that residents can look their best without having to leave our grounds.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

At Brookdale Waterview Court our goal is to make retirement as carefree as possible, which is why we provide regular and attentive housekeeping, linen changing and laundering, and comprehensive apartment maintenance. Our residents spend less time doing chores and more time enjoying their retirement.

We also schedule a host of spiritual, recreational and social activities such as movie screenings, church services and fitness classes to keep our residents active and engaged. Transportation to local attractions and destinations is also provided.

With a convenient location, luxury accommodations and first-class amenities, Brookdale Waterview Court invites Shreveport seniors to experience retirement living at its best.

Brookdale Waterview Court

Sitting ideally close to area medical facilities, shopping and dining venues, Brookdale Bossier City (formerly Horizon Bay - Bossier City) is the perfect choice for local seniors that are interested in a hassle-free and supportive retirement living experience. Through our numerous programs and events, we allow our senior residents to remain engaged and active with their peers. This not only raises the spirits of our residents but also helps encourage their well-being.

Brookdale Bossier City is a part of Brookdale, a company that helps residents and family members create senior living solutions that enrich their lives through passion, courage and partnership so they can get the most out of “All the Places Life Can Go.” Brookdale has been providing the very best in senior living solutions since 1978.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Apartments at our community are offered in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. All accommodations at our community come standard with large walk-in closets, private baths with handicap-accessible showers, individually controlled thermostats and an emergency call system. Outside of their comfortable accommodations, residents have access to our on-site library, numerous social areas and paved walking paths that run through our manicured grounds.

Dining here at Brookdale Bossier City is something that truly has to be experienced. All meals at our community are prepared by trained chefs who select the best possible produce and ingredients for each dish. Should family or friends stop by for a visit, residents have access to our private dining room.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

We provide all apartments with regular housekeeping services, allowing our seniors to spend more time enjoying themselves and less time dealing with the hassle of household chores. Should the need for a perm or trim arise, residents enjoy the convenience of our salon and barber shop.

Each senior here at Brookdale Bossier City is unique, so all care services are individually tailored to meet their personal needs and preferences. Residents who face the struggle of dementia take part in our Clare Bridge memory care program. Through this program, residents have the opportunity to not only retain their existing life experiences, but also make new memories and develop new skills.

For assisted living and memory care in Louisiana, Brookdale Bossier City is a great choice.

Brookdale Bossier City

Providing the Comforts of Home with the Help You Need 
The Gables Assisted Living, a Priority Management senior living facility, has been offering unsurpassed care to the Shreveport community for decades.

The Gables Assisted Living is an independent and assisted living residential community for active seniors who want to enjoy all that life has to offer, but who may wish to receive assistance with some tasks that have become challenging. We offer residents the privacy of their own apartment without the upkeep typically associated with a private residence.

Best of all, The Gables offers peace of mind to residents and their families. Our facility is staffed round-the-clock with trained, licensed caregivers and has an alert system in every residence, and throughout the building, to ensure medical help is no more than a moment away, should it be needed.

The Gables Assisted Living offers active senior adults the carefree lifestyle they deserve and help with the tasks that have become challenging. Residents enjoy their own private apartment, furnished to suit their tastes, but enjoy freedom from the cooking, cleaning, laundry and maintenance. Plus, the seniors in our community enjoy a lively social atmosphere and many activities from which to choose.

We pamper our residents with hotel-like amenities. 
The Gables Assisted Living residents enjoy amenities similar to what you might find in a nice hotel. Our beautiful facility features lovely appointments such as handsome wood flooring, framed artwork and elegant chandeliers. Residents enjoy being pampered in the on-site barber/beauty shop and our chef-inspired dining options are always a favorite.

The special touches available to residents at The Gables Assisted Living, such as the grand piano in the living room, the aquarium filled with colorful tropical fish and our onsite coffee bar, make it a nice spot to hang out with family and a great place to make new friends.

Our newly upgraded apartments are well-appointed with updates you might find in lovely homes. Apartments are outfitted with tile floors, granite countertops and other upgrades and each unit features full-size appliances including a microwave oven, a dishwasher and a garbage disposer.

Residents at The Gables Assisted Living enjoy delectable favorites including meatloaf, catfish, and pot roast prepared daily by our on-site dining staff. We also offer special dietary accommodations to meet any needs. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/category/161">Louisiana Deparment of Health Adult Residential Care Directory</a>

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