Oak Park Health Care Center

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2.4 miles from city center

Description

Nestled within Lake Charles, Louisiana, the Oak Park Health Care Center proudly stands as a comprehensive nursing care facility, encompassing an impressive 177 units. Its prime location offers residents the convenience of retail shopping, places of worship, and various local amenities, making it a well-connected community. With nearby drug stores and the reassuring presence of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, residents and their families can find comfort in the accessibility and security provided.

At the core of this vibrant community lies a strong commitment to fostering an environment of care and assistance for seniors in their cherished golden years. The Oak Park Health Care Center not only offers a nurturing atmosphere but also ensures that affordable assisted living solutions are available. This creates an ideal home where residents can thrive, without the burden of exorbitant assisted living costs. With its strategic placement and dedication to resident well-being, the center presents itself as an attractive option for seniors seeking a comfortable and caring haven in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Independent Living

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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.