Okeechobee Senior Services

Address

1690 Northwest 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972

(863) 462-5180

https://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/senior-services

AKA:

Okeechobee Senior Services

Description:

Provides a variety of services for seniors, 60 and older, citizens of Okeechobee County: Homemaking; Personal Care; Respite; Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Respite Program; Congregate Dining and Home Delivered Meals.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 8, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1690 Northwest 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972

Mailing

1690 NW 9th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972

Contacts

Debra Austin

Primary Contact

Program Manager

(863) 462-5180

daustin@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Cindy Pearce

cpearce@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(863) 462-5180

Fax

(863) 462-5184

Meal Site Phone

(863) 462-5185

Description

Provides a variety of services for seniors, 60 and older, citizens of Okeechobee County: Services include: Homemaking; Personal Care; Respite; Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Respite Program; Congregate Dining and Home Delivered Meals. Referrals from Elder Help Line.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Call for information.

Eligibility

Must be age 60 or older.

Fees

Sliding scale.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Okeechobee County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Okeechobee County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    863-462-5184
    Type:
    Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    863-462-5180
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    The Lottie Raulerson Senior Center

    Description

    Provides a variety of services for older citizens of Okeechobee County. Serves Congregate meals at 11 am five days a week. Meal Site Coordinator, 863-462-5185.

    Hours

    Call for hours.

    Required Documents

    Call for information.

    Eligibility

    Must be continent.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Contact by phone or walk in.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    Okeechobee County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Okeechobee County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      863-462-5184
      Type:
      Fax
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      863-462-5180
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE
      Number:
      863-462-5185
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      Meal Site Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      EHEAP Applicants must live in Okeechobee County and be FPL customer.

      Description

      Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAEP). Provides financial assistance to senior citizens for heat/electricity, deposits, AC, heaters.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

      Required Documents

      Past due notice from FPL, proof of income, SS card, DL or ID for all household DOB-ALL proof of food stamps.

      Eligibility

      At least one individual in a household 60 years or older and must meet income criteria.

      Fees

      No fees charged.

      Intake Procedure

      Contact by phone.

      Languages

      English.

      Service Area

      Okeechobee County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Okeechobee County

        Contact

        Name:
        Debra Austin
        Title:
        Program Manager
        Phone:
        863-462-5180
        Email:
        daustin@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        863-462-5184
        Type:
        Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        863-462-5180
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Special Notes/Funding

        The Lottie Raulerson Senior Center

        Description

        Provides a variety of services for older citizens of Okeechobee County. Activities 11:30-4:30 five days a week, various activities.

        Hours

        See details

        Required Documents

        Call for more information.

        Eligibility

        Must be continent.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Contact by phone or walk in.

        Languages

        English.

        Service Area

        Okeechobee County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Okeechobee County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          863-462-5184
          Type:
          Fax
          Name:
          Fax
          Number:
          863-462-5180
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TC-5500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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