The Cottages at the Glen sits on a quiet, 53-acre campus in Shreveport, Louisiana, about eight miles from Bossier City, and provides long-term non-acute care for seniors who want assisted living, memory care, nursing care, or independent living in a Life Plan Community-actually, it's the first and only one of those in the Shreveport area, so that makes it a bit unique. The community is licensed and surveyed by state or local agencies such as the Department of Aging, but because it's not certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it doesn't accept Medicare payments. The care classification is called Adult Residential Care - Level 3, which means staff are ready around the clock to assist with things like moving people from beds to wheelchairs, diabetes care, emergencies, and direct care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants, and there's a 24-hour professional nursing staff for oversight and rehabilitation.
Seniors at The Cottages at the Glen can choose from a range of studio room layouts and apartments, including options with kitchenettes, individual temperature control, and modern safety features like smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and wireless emergency call systems. Residents can expect a comfortable, private environment, as each person gets their own apartment and there are family-style communal spaces like kitchens, living rooms, sunrooms, dining rooms, and even a private dining area for special occasions. The community's secured building uses electronic security and also provides on-campus security staff, especially important in areas for those living with memory loss, and there's a secured courtyard and walking path so residents can enjoy the outdoors safely.
There's a real focus on quality of life, with regular social, educational, and recreational activities that help people stay active and engaged. Meals are provided daily so cooking isn't a worry, while wellness programs, a beauty salon, movie nights, and a pet therapy program support people's well-being and social needs. The "Glen" is known for being both private and peaceful, and its community areas, garden, and sunroom help create a welcoming setting. Staff work with individual care plans, especially for memory care residents, and design activities for movement, cognitive engagement, and socialization. With Level 3 care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care are integrated so residents can move between service levels as their needs change, and they're never without help if something goes wrong. The facility offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, so people don't have to deal with chores or home repairs.
Average reviews put the community at about 6 out of 10, which leaves room for improvement but means people generally find it to be a helpful place. This facility doesn't accept Medicare, but it does offer a full continuum of care and has amenities that many people find make life easier and more comfortable. The Cottages at the Glen specializes in personal care and provides specialized services for memory loss, and their staff and facilities focus on safety, comfort, and consistent support throughout each person's stay.
