There are 20 respite care facilities serving Shreveport, Louisiana. This includes 16 facilities in Shreveport and 4 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Louisiana range from around $151 up to $435 per day, with a mean cost running around $220. The monthly expense averages about $6,612 and ranges between $4,524 and $13,050. Annually, the mean cost is around $55,480, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
  Located within Caddo Parish, Shreveport is a medium sized city in the State of Louisiana. It is included in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro statistical area. It is the 3rd biggest city in the state. While the city itself is home to 228,095 inhabitants, the encompassing area includes a total population of 307,321. The senior community comprises about 25% of the total population. 
Shreveport has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The median housing price in the city is $60,000, which is less than the state average of $141,000. Shreveport also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 8.98%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($24,000 per person), vs an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Louisiana. 
Shreveport has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives high levels of rain each year. Shreveport has average air quality ratings and a higher than average rate of crime compared to other cities in the United States.