In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Shreveport, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Shreveport, LA: the local picture
8,116 Shreveport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 25% in Caddo Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
3,637 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).
Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Shreveport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Shreveport compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Shreveport | Caddo Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 27% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 12% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 11% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 35% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,840 | $43,994 | — |
Older residents in towns around Shreveport
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 8.9 mi | 9,687 | 25% |
| Greenwood, LA | 10 mi | 898 | 16% |
| Blanchard, LA | 11 mi | 396 | 32% |
| Red Chute, LA | 13 mi | 905 | 16% |
| Eastwood, LA | 15 mi | 900 | 34% |
| Benton, LA | 16 mi | 360 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Shreveport
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bossier City, LA | 7.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 742-4026 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Shreveport, LA | 7.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 865-8865 |
| Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC | Sibley, LA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 371-3673 |
| Elara Caring | Mansfield, LA | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 871-5101 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La | Minden, LA | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 932-6877 |
| Louisiana Home Health | Minden, LA | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (318) 377-0800 |
Nursing homes near Shreveport
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Care Center | Shreveport, LA | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 48 | (318) 212-8200 |
| Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center | Shreveport, LA | 1.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 24 | (318) 212-4000 |
| Roseview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Shreveport, LA | 1.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (318) 222-3100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Shreveport. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with
- Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
- Help walking, turning and getting up safely
- Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
- Meals prepared the way the care team advises
What Parkinson’s care costs in Shreveport
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 28% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Shreveport 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 experienced with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.
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Parkinson’s Care in Shreveport: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shreveport?
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 28% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Shreveport 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).
What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?
Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.
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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Blanchard, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Red Chute, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Eastwood, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Benton, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Haughton, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Vivian, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Mansfield, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Minden, LA
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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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