Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC sits about 2.8 miles outside Bossier City in the northwest part of Shreveport, Louisiana, and offers a variety of senior care options for folks who need a little help or much more depending on their needs, with an official Medicare and Medicaid 4-star rating that gives a sense of its standing. The facility has 61 beds and allows people to choose between studio, suite, semi-private, share, or companion rooms, where rooms come with safety and handicap features, cable TV, a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and a telephone, so no one has to do without the basics or a few comforts. Seniors can get skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, respite care to give caregivers a break, and hospice care for those near end-of-life, all from a dedicated and experienced staff with over 55 years in the field, with people who understand the importance of a kind word and a gentle touch.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available along with medication management and wound care, plus comprehensive medical care with regular physician visits, so medical needs are handled by professionals who know what they're doing, and electronic medical records help make sure care is up to date. Those who want to keep active can enjoy a fitness center, a recreational pool, landscaped grounds, and a beauty salon and barbershop right on site, and the community also offers arts and crafts, religious and social gatherings, and chaplain services for spiritual support, so there's plenty to keep the body and mind busy. Meals are homestyle and served in a community dining room, with staff focused on resident comfort, and transportation services help folks get where they need to go.
Family members often appreciate that the environment feels family-oriented, with a warm and friendly atmosphere among both staff and residents, and supervisors who expect more than simple rule-following. Southern Oaks has a tradition of quality care, aiming to improve each resident's quality of life, and the team there makes a point of tailoring care plans to suit each person, whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term stays. With free internet, strong social services, and help for those navigating long-term care insurance or caregiving, Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands as a place where expertise and a focus on kindness mix, right near LSU Medical Center and within reach of the Shreveport and Bossier City area. Reviews show mixed experiences, with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from a few past reviewers, giving a sense that while the care is solid, the experience might depend on personal needs and expectations.
