Senior Transportation in Shreveport, LA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Shreveport, LA: the local picture

11%

of households have no vehicle (9.9% in Caddo Parish)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shreveport)

32,214

residents 65 or older (18% of Shreveport)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Caddo Parish)

About 8,362 Shreveport households, 11%, have no vehicle (9.9% in Caddo Parish). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Shreveport: Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport (2.2 mi); Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) in Shreveport (3.6 mi); Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System in Shreveport (4.6 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Shreveport compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Shreveport	Caddo Parish	Louisiana
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.9%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	38%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	15%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,840	$43,994	—

Older residents in towns around Shreveport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Bossier City, LA	8.9 mi	9,687	10%
Greenwood, LA	10 mi	898	10%
Blanchard, LA	11 mi	396	4.0%
Red Chute, LA	13 mi	905	2.2%
Eastwood, LA	15 mi	900	3.3%
Benton, LA	16 mi	360	12%

Hospitals near Shreveport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willis Knighton Medical Center	Shreveport, LA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(318) 212-4000
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)	Shreveport, LA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	(318) 424-6037
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System	Shreveport, LA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(318) 681-5000
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport	Shreveport, LA	10 mi	2 of 5	(318) 675-5058

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 it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Shreveport: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Shreveport?

Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, about 2.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Shreveport (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (318) 212-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (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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