Bossier City, LA · 89 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Bossier City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,830–$8,040/mo
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Live Oak
600 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA 71115 · Caddo County
4.0CMS overall rating(318) 212-2000
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 57% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shreveport
Live Oak is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Shreveport, LA, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.58 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.20 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.58 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Shreveport for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents/day
- 91
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 195597
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,830–$8,040/mo (median $7,250) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,030–$5,370/mo (median $4,900) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Shreveport prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.58
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.20
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-06-25Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-06-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-07-17Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-05-22Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-05-22Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2024-05-22Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-05-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
600 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, LA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Live Oak
How much does Live Oak cost?
Live Oak does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Shreveport, LA area typically runs $6,830–$8,040 per month (median $7,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Live Oak's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Live Oak 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Live Oak?
Staff provide about 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Live Oak?
Live Oak has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Live Oak have availability?
Typically 57% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Live Oak offer?
Live Oak in Shreveport, LA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 160 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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