Bethany MHS Health Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Lafayette, LA

Bethany MHS Health Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Lafayette, LA

Overview of Bethany Mhs Health Care Center

Bethany Mhs Health Care Center operates as a private-pay nursing home in Lafayette, Louisiana. The facility is not Medicare or Medicaid certified, which means it does not participate in federal insurance programs and operates independently of CMS oversight. Terry Hodge leads the center as Executive Director/Administrator.

The facility’s operational model centers on therapy and rehabilitation rather than long-term custodial care.

Skilled nurses, licensed therapists, and care professionals staff the community on a 24-hour basis. Rehabilitation services and dedicated short-term rehabilitation capacity serve residents recovering from acute hospitalization, addressing the post-acute medical recovery window. Respite care permits family caregivers temporary relief while residents receive supervised care. Hospice partnership services provide comfort-focused care for terminal residents.

Memory impairment services address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with specialized behavioral and cognitive support.

Outpatient rehabilitation extends therapy engagement for residents transitioning toward independence.

Religious services and active volunteer programming add spiritual and community dimensions to resident experience.

Daily living amenities include a recently remodeled dining room offering restaurant-style meal preparation. Beauty salon services attend to grooming. Housekeeping and laundry services manage residential support needs.

The facility’s emphasis on personalized therapy programs tailored to individual resident goals distinguishes its care philosophy from traditional nursing home models, framing the community around therapeutic recovery and independence-building rather than solely custodial oversight.

Walk Score of 53 indicates moderate walkability, with some foot-accessible errands and mixed transportation needs in the Lafayette neighborhood.

Bethany Mhs Health Care Center is structured for residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation with intensive therapy focus, specialized dementia care, and end-of-life comfort services, outside the scope of Medicare/Medicaid insurance limitations.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #83 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 368 homes in Louisiana for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Memory Impairment
Respite & Hospice

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Remodeled Resident Dining Room
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Specific ProgramsOutpatient Rehabilitation
Religious Services

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Managed by Terry Hodge

Executive Director/Administrator

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

CMS & LA Dept. of Health data

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Bethany MHS Health Care Center is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General 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

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General 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

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General 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

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
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
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High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany MHS Health Care Center

Is Bethany MHS Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Bethany MHS Health Care Center has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Bethany MHS Health Care Center?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Bethany MHS Health Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Bethany MHS Health Care Center?

(337) 234-2459 will put you in contact with the team at Bethany MHS Health Care Center.

Is Bethany MHS Health Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bethany MHS Health Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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