Baton Rouge Senior AdvisorWho is the area agency on aging for Baton Rouge?
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging at (225) 923-8000 serves East Baton Rouge Parish, and the Capital Area Agency on Aging at (225) 922-2525 is the area agency on aging for most surrounding parishes and runs the regional Aging and Disability Resource Center.
| Parish | Council on aging | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Council on Aging | (225) 923-8000 | 965 N. 18th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Ascension | Ascension Council on Aging | (225) 473-3789 | 101 Bocage Dr., Donaldsonville, LA 70346 |
| Livingston | Livingston Council on Aging | (225) 664-9343 | 949 Government Dr., Denham Springs, LA 70726 |
| West Baton Rouge | West Baton Rouge Council on Aging | (225) 383-0638 | 2560 Court St., Port Allen, LA 70767 |
| Iberville | Iberville Council on Aging | (225) 687-9682 | 58105 Court St., Plaquemine, LA 70765 |
| East Feliciana | East Feliciana Council on Aging | (225) 683-9862 | 11102 Bank St., Clinton, LA 70722 |
| West Feliciana | West Feliciana Council on Aging | (225) 635-6719 | 5725 North Commerce St., St. Francisville, LA 70775 |
| Pointe Coupee | Pointe Coupee Council on Aging | (225) 638-4402 | 2202 False River Dr., New Roads, LA 70760 |
| St. Helena | St. Helena Council on Aging | (225) 222-6070 | 53 North 2nd St., Greensburg, LA 70441 |
| Assumption | Assumption Council on Aging | (985) 369-7961 | 166 Hwy. 1008, Napoleonville, LA 70390 |
Who handles Medicaid long-term care requests?
Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care at 1-877-456-1146 (TDD 1-877-544-9544), weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It handles the CCW, LT-PCS, the ADHC Waiver and nursing home admission requests.
Where can we get free Medicare counseling?
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at 1-800-259-5300, run by the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Counselors explain Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap and appeals.
Who is the long-term care ombudsman for the Baton Rouge region?
The Capital Area Agency on Aging runs the ombudsman program for the Baton Rouge region at (800) 833-9883.
The region covers fifteen parishes, from the Felicianas to Terrebonne.
Where do veterans in Baton Rouge get care?
VA's Baton Rouge clinic at 7968 Essen Park Ave. is part of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System.
Accredited veterans service officers help with pension claims for free.
Where do we report a care problem?
LDH Health Standards Section at 1-888-810-1819 for licensing complaints, Elderly Protective Services at 1-833-577-6532 for suspected abuse of anyone 60 or older.
Call 911 for immediate danger.
Is PACE available near Baton Rouge?
PACE Baton Rouge at 7436 Bishop Ott Dr. (225-490-0604) serves East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge parishes.
It combines medical care, a day center and help at home for people 55 and older who meet nursing home level of care.
