Heritage Manor South sits right on Mansfield Road in Shreveport, and it's been around since 1986, offering long-term care, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and short-term recovery, serving elders who need varying types of support whether it's for ongoing needs, post-surgical help, or a place to stay that feels safe and comfortable, and folks there find different options for living, like studio, single, and two-bedroom apartments, along with semi-private and private rooms in the nursing home section so people can find what best fits them. Meals come out of the dietary department, and those meals are planned by a dietitian so they're both good for you and, from what people say, served up in a clean dining room, where residents can sit together and chat while they eat, and there are also meal programs like Meals on Wheels and congregate sites for those who need them. Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals work there day and night-24 hours a day-so everyone gets medication management, wound care, medical monitoring, or skilled therapy when it's needed, and wound care includes the vacuum-assisted closure technique for those who need more advanced help, so you know there's some real know-how on site.
Caregiver staff at Heritage Manor South provide help with daily life-bathing, dressing, grooming, using the bathroom, getting around by walking or in a wheelchair, and they also stay trained to respond fast during emergencies which gives families peace of mind, and there are programs in place for more advanced needs too, like postsurgical care, IV therapy, hospice services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies, so recovery or comfort care happens right at the facility. Memory care is available for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and there are special activities, amenities, and safety features in place for them, because staying engaged and secure matters.
People who live at Heritage Manor South don't just get medical and daily living help-they also get housekeeping, laundry services, and access to a salon and barbershop so they can keep up with haircuts or a bit of pampering, and the place itself is kept tidy by a maintenance crew who make sure the property is safe and anything that breaks gets fixed in a reasonable time. The whole community is built for accessibility, with handicap features, a sprinkler system for fire safety, guest parking, elevators, washers and dryers, kitchens or kitchenettes in some units, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, which helps people stay in touch or just relax with their favorite shows.
Social life gets a focus, and there's a full calendar of activities, whether it's bingo, Bible studies, fitness exercises, brunch events, trips to fish at the stocked pond out back, or heading out for community outings and doctor appointments with the scheduled transportation services, and the place has an active volunteer program, so outsiders come in sometimes to help out or just spend time with people living there. Residents can get involved in arts and crafts, education, game nights, and health and wellness programs, with regular updates so no one misses what's coming up-this helps keep the mind and body active.
Heritage Manor South offers several options for personal help and medical services, like podiatry, occupational therapy, nursing, wound care, and even legal services if families need advice, and the staff gets guidance from a management team and a staff advisory council who look out for everyone's welfare. The facility commits to non-discrimination, and they follow enhanced barrier precautions for infection control which has become so important in recent years, so safety isn't overlooked. There's also an Ombudsman program that aims to protect residents' rights, along with supportive services such as Caregiver Respite and a Homemaker Program which take some of the pressure off families. Heritage Manor South operates as a licensed and accredited nursing facility, offers a warm and inviting environment, and pays attention to making residents comfortable through all stages of their stay, whether people have lived in Shreveport all their lives or have just come to the area for retirement living with compassionate care.
