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Full Resource Name:
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
Cindy Pearce
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(863) 462-5180
Fax
(863) 462-5184
Meal Site Phone
(863) 462-5185
Services
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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
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Telephone Numbers
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
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Telephone Numbers
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
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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.
Telephone Numbers