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10 Best Nursing Homes in Howard, LA
Howard is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Howard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Howard is about $3,216, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 174 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fryeburg, Tullis and Woodardville.
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9.5
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42 reviews
I would highly recommend the facility. We picked this community because of the small resident to staff ratio and located in quiet neighborhood.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. We’ve got that covered for you with care when you need it.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both adult residential care and memory care could be right for you....
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28 reviews
I like the staff. A fairly level stability. Some have been on staff for years. The building is older, but has recently been renovated. It could still use some upkeep on the outside.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bloom at Bossier is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and assited living establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at...
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My MIL is currently a resident and seems to like The Gables. It has a friendly, family oriented feel, and the staff goes over and beyond to make the residents feel at home. The cost is at the lower end of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hello and thank you for your interest in Priority Management’s The Gables at Spring Lake Independent and Assisted Living! We are conveniently located along the Ellerbe Road corridor of Shreveport, Louisiana, directly behind our sister community, Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. You...
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We chose Montclair Park because of the value for the money as well as the ownership and location of the facility. The room sizes at the facility are very nice, they do vary depending on what you need. My...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Montclair Park Assisted Living was dreamed, designed and built by David Abdehou, MD, an internal medicine specialist determined to “create a better way” for retirees to live their elder years in a warm, compassionate and secure atmosphere that fosters and encourages independence and meaningful...
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They take really good care of your loved one at this community. it is always clean and always smells good, The staff are really nice. I have nothing negative at all to say about them. This is the fourth...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When someone you love is in need of memory care, choose the caring staff and impressive surroundings available at the Savannah Grand of Bossier City assisted living community located in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The community is conveniently located on Brandon Avenue which is east...
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Overall I think things have gone well at Azalea Estates. It is a nice looking, clean community and the staff have all been very very friendly. They really do a great job taking care of my parents and all of...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Azalea Estates of Shreveport is an assisted living community dedicated to providing outstanding care in a safe, supportive environment in Shreveport, Louisiana. Our home-like atmosphere and beautifully cared for grounds make our community the ideal place for those looking for a relaxing,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be mentally and physically challenging. The Terrace offers a unique living environment designed and devoted to seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disorders. The need of every resident is determined on an individual basis. Family...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Gables at Spring Lake Assisted LivingLocated on Line Avenue in Shreveport, you’ll find The Gables at Spring Lake, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility that offers an attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain and independent lifestyle, but desire moderate...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Howard, LA
The average cost of senior living in Howard is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Cane, LA with an average of $3,078 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Howard
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Howard
Savannah Grand of Bossier City
5.0
I really like being here. I feel so comfortable, safe, and secure. The attendants are all so patient and kind and helpful. My thanks to everyone for this.
Bloom at Bossier in Bossier City, LA
3.4
The facility is old, and the upkeep was questionable from the owners
Based off of our experience, I would not recommend Bloom at Bossier to others.
The Gables at Spring Lake Assisted Living in Shreveport, LA
4.5
What we liked most about The Gables was the The Executive Director - he is no longer there though. We are not sure if we would recommend The Gables to other families, after he left seemed to go down
Howard nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Howard nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Howard nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Howard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Shreveport, Bloom at Bossier and The Gables at Spring Lake Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Howard, Louisiana. See the full list.
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