WILLIS-KNIGHTON EXTENDED CARE CENTER

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How WILLIS-KNIGHTON EXTENDED CARE CENTER Compares

WILLIS-KNIGHTON EXTENDED CARE CENTER is a 24-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (31.6%) is above the Louisiana average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about.

Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Shreveport, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Louisiana average

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Shreveport

Shreveport sits in Caddo Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

41,437 (17.0%)

Median age

37.8 years

Median household income

$42,003

Median home value

$150,200

Demographics for Caddo Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shreveport.

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