CARES Program (Treasure Coast)

Address

337 North 4th Street, Suite E
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 460-3692

http://www.elderaffairs.org

AKA:

CARES TC

Description:

Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services is a nursing home pre-admission assessment program which provides comprehensive, on-site assessments of individuals considering admission to a nursing home. CARES staff explore all available options to nursing home placement, recommend and may facilitate alternative placement for individuals who are determined and able to remain in the community.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; excluding holidays.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 29, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing

337 NORTH 4TH ST STE E
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Physical (Primary)

337 North 4th Street, Suite E
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Contacts

Connie Heffelfinger

Primary Contact

Program Supervisor

Social Media

Facebook

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(772) 460-3692

Fax

(877) 346-1769

Description

Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services is a nursing home pre-admission assessment program which provides comprehensive, on-site assessments of individuals considering admission to a nursing home. CARES staff explore all available options to nursing home placement, recommend and may facilitate alternative placement for individuals who are determined and able to remain in the community.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; excluding holidays.

Required Documents

Contact agency.

Eligibility

Age 60 or older.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

By telephone and submission of Departmental form to be completed by client's physician or through Medicaid application.

Languages

English.

Service Area

Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties

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
    • Indian River County
      • Martin County
        • Okeechobee County
          • Saint Lucie County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          877-346-1769
          Type:
          Service Fax
          Name:
          Fax
          Number:
          772-460-3692
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.2700) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long Term Care Services is a nursing home pre-admission assessment program which provides comprehensive, on-site assessments of individuals considering admission to a nursing home.

          Hours

          Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; excluding holidays.

          Required Documents

          Contact agency.

          Eligibility

          Must meet financial ADL requirements.

          Fees

          No fees charged.

          Intake Procedure

          By telephone and submission of Departmental form to be completed by client's physician or through Medicaid application.

          Languages

          English.

          Service Area

          Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Saint Lucie 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
            • Indian River County
              • Martin County
                • Okeechobee County
                  • Saint Lucie County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  877-346-1769
                  Type:
                  Fax
                  Name:
                  Fax
                  Number:
                  772-460-3692
                  Type:
                  Service Phone
                  Name:
                  MAIN SITE PHONE
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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