White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Overview of White River Area Agency on Aging, INC.

Based in Batesville, Arkansas, White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (WRAAA) has been a stalwart advocate for older adults since its establishment in 1979. Their compassionate approach ensures seniors receive the support they need while maintaining autonomy. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors aged 60 and above across ten counties in north-central Arkansas, WRAAA aims to develop a coordinated program and service system that empowers older and at-risk adults to live independently with dignity in the least restrictive environment.

WRAAA goes further by offering nutrition services, including Meals on Wheels, ensuring that seniors receive nourishing meals even if they face mobility challenges. The centers established by WRAAA provide a sense of community, social engagement, and recreational activities for older adults, serving as hubs for companionship, education, and wellness programs. Through their commitment to holistic care and advocacy, WRAAA makes a significant difference in the lives of Arkansas’s aging population, ensuring that seniors receive the support and resources necessary to thrive in their communities. Serving over 6,000 seniors annually in counties such as Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff, WRAAA’s In-Home Caregivers provide essential services like personal care, homemaker services, and assistance with daily living activities to older adults in their homes. This vital support helps seniors maintain their well-being and independence.

(800) 382-3205

Walk Score: 24 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 60

Types of Care at White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Assisted Living Home Care

ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Arkansas 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).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+

General Arkansas resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+

General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits

Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age —

General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual

Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

3.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Batesville's city center to White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.64 miles to nearest hospital (Rural Health Association of Arkansas)

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What neighborhood is White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. in?

White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is in the Balch Addition neighborhood.

Is White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. in a walkable area?

White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the phone number of White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.?

(800) 382-3205 will put you in contact with the team at White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc..

Is White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Medicare or Medicaid certified?

White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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