Government Assistance

Government Assistance at the Village at Oakwood in Oklahoma City

As individuals reach the age of 62 or older, they are more likely to retire and start living on a fixed income. When these individuals need to move into assisted living facilities, finding affordable housing that gives them the level of care they need and independence they desire becomes important. At the Village at Oakwood in Oklahoma City, we work with various government agencies to give seniors the care and housing they need on their fixed income.

Medicaid ADvantage Waiver

The ADvantage Waiver Program is a long-term care program providing Medicaid funded home & community-based services to frail elders and adults with physical disabilities. ADvantage is a program of the Aging Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) and is administered by the Long Term Care Authority (LTCA) of Tulsa and Enid.  The ADvantage Waiver Program will pay for the services that we provide but not for room and board. The costs for room and board are the responsibility of each resident and are usually paid for by income from Social Security, retirement plans, pensions, or similar. Those residents who are over the income limit according to the program may pay for the services we provide depending on their income or other factors.

Available Services Here At Village At Oakwood That Are Paid By Medicaid ADvantage Waive and Living Choice.

Preparation of meals, housekeeping, personal care, medication administration, coordinated transportation, laundry service, and life enrichment activities are available if you choose to receive these services from the on-site provider. Our resident assistants are available 24 hours a day to give you a helping hand in a friendly and dignified manner. An assessment will help you determine and customize services to your individual needs.

Living Choice

The Oklahoma Living Choice Project promotes community living for people who have disabilities or long-term illnesses. The project gives Oklahomans more options for managing their health care needs and adding more balance to the state’s long-term care system. With grant funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) will help individuals transition out of a nursing home back into the community and into Village at Oakwood.  The Living Choice Programs will pay for the services we provide but again not for room and board.  The costs for room and board are the responsibility of each resident and are usually paid for by income from Social Security, retirement plans, pensions, or similar. Those residents who are over the income limit according to the program may pay for the services we provide depending on their income or other factors.

HUD Section 8 Housing

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers government assistance to senior citizens who are looking for affordable housing in an assisted living center. Based on the individual’s income, each resident will only pay a percentage of the room or rental fees, and HUD will cover the rest. To become a resident, all applicants must qualify under HUD Section 8 requirements.

IRS Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTC) Program

As a housing provider, Village at Oakwood has committed to being part of the IRS Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credits program. The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency administers this program in our state and allocates federal and state tax credits to support the provision of affordable housing for low-income Oklahomans. To become a resident, all applicants must qualify under the requirements for IRS Section 42 Affordable Housing Tax Credits.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for more information. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the process of applying for the various governmental assistance programs here at Village at Oakwood, so you can get the quality housing and care you need.