In-Home Hospice Support in Bossier City, LA
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Hospice Support in Bossier City, LA: the local picture
Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Bossier City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Nightingale Hospice in Bossier City (2.9 mi) and Gentiva in Bossier City (3.2 mi).
3,649 Bossier City residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Bossier City compared with Bossier Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 11% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.9% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,888 | $51,953 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bossier City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute, LA | 4.1 mi | 905 | 30% |
| Eastwood, LA | 6.0 mi | 900 | 27% |
| Haughton, LA | 8.8 mi | 509 | 47% |
| Shreveport, LA | 8.9 mi | 32,214 | 38% |
| Benton, LA | 12 mi | 360 | 16% |
| Blanchard, LA | 14 mi | 396 | 29% |
Hospices serving Bossier City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Hospice | Bossier City, LA | 2.9 mi | (318) 402-2300 |
| Gentiva | Bossier City, LA | 3.2 mi | (318) 227-9160 |
| Allegiance Healthcare, LLC | Shreveport, LA | 5.6 mi | (318) 615-9181 |
| Lifepath Hospice Care Services, LLC | Shreveport, LA | 5.6 mi | (318) 222-5711 |
| Christus Hospice Shreveport-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | 9.7 mi | (318) 383-6748 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Shreveport, LA | 9.7 mi | (318) 868-8788 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bossier City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for hospice support can help with
- Comfort, company and a calm presence
- Gentle personal care and repositioning
- Small meals and fluids as the person wants
- Telling the hospice nurse about changes
What hospice support costs in Bossier City
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Bossier City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support
Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.
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Hospice Support in Bossier City: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Bossier City?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Bossier City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?
Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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