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Baton Rouge Health Care Center

5550 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811, United States
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11.5 miles from city center
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At Baton Rouge Health Care Center, residents’ lifestyles take center stage, with a therapy program tailored to their unique preferences and interests. The center celebrates diversity and individuality and ensures that every resident’s desires are respected and met. The home offers top-notch medical services such as podiatry, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, post-joint replacement care, and much more.

They have a wide range of payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private pay. The center also provides exciting outings, engaging church services, salon and barber services, WiFi access, convenient transportation, as well as housekeeping and laundry services to keep residents’ living spaces sparkling clean. At Baton Rouge Health Care Center, residents can truly live life to the fullest.

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Skilled Nursing
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Louisiana Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Choices Waiver
Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: High demand in urban areas.
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications, transitional support.
Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program
LA EDA Program
  • General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • LA Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)
Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.
  • Services: ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Louisiana PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
  • LA Specifics: Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).
  • Services: Adult day care, medical care, personal care, transportation, drugs, respite.
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver
Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Includes transitional support from nursing homes.
  • Services: Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week), personal care, respite, transitional aid.
Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid
Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program
  • General: Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down available.
  • Services: Personal care, adult day care, limited in-home supports.
Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)
Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services
  • General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • LA Specifics: Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.
  • Services: Emergency care, temporary housing, legal aid, care coordination (varies by case).
Senior Rx Program
Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)
  • General: Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
  • Income Limits (2025): Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • LA Specifics: Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts), application assistance.
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)
  • General: Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
  • LA Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Louisiana Seniors

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Community Choices Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: High demand in urban areas.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications, transitional support.
LA EDA Program

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • LA Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.
Benefits
  • Services: ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need).
Louisiana PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
  • LA Specifics: Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).
Benefits
  • Services: Adult day care, medical care, personal care, transportation, drugs, respite.
Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Includes transitional support from nursing homes.
Benefits
  • Services: Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week), personal care, respite, transitional aid.
Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down available.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care, adult day care, limited in-home supports.
Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • LA Specifics: Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.
Benefits
  • Services: Emergency care, temporary housing, legal aid, care coordination (varies by case).
Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Senior Rx Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
  • Income Limits (2025): Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • LA Specifics: Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.
Benefits
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts), application assistance.
Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility
  • General: Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
  • LA Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs.
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