OAAS Facility-Based Programs | Louisiana Department of Health
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OAAS Facility-Based Programs | Louisiana Department of Health
Office of Aging and Adult Services
OAAS Facility-Based Programs
OAAS Facility-Based Programs
Nursing Facilities
Nursing facilities
provide 24-hour care for rehabilitative, restorative, and ongoing skilled nursing care to patients or residents in need of assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, and eating.
The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is responsible for processing admission requests for nursing facilities statewide. Those interested in nursing facility care may apply directly to the nursing facility of their choice or contact Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care to apply for pre-admission certification.
OAAS operates one long-term care facility called Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson. Villa Feliciana provides specialized care and rehabilitative services to medically complex residents. Learn more about Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
here
.
Nursing Facility Admission Requirements
Individuals qualify medically for nursing facility services if they:
Meet the level of care criteria for admission to a nursing facility;
AND
Have an order from a physician, licensed in Louisiana, for admission into a nursing facility;
AND
Are screened before admission for a history of or current treatment of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities according to federal regulations.
The Office of Aging and Adult Services determines levels of care for all individuals before their admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. Level of care determinations are made for all individuals regardless of the individual's payor source.
Nursing Facility Services
Nursing facilities care for all of an individual's needs — medical, nutritional, fitness, and social. Some of the services residents receive while in a nursing facility:
Supervision and on-site assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
On-site medical services
Assistance with daily personal care tasks
Meal service and housekeeping
Social activities like book clubs, crafting, holiday parties, games, and movies
Older adult-friendly exercise
Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing services
Specialized services determined through Level II determination
Apply for Nursing Facility Services
The nursing facility application process is managed through OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and must be completed before admission to a Medicaid-certified facility can be made.
If you want to apply for nursing facility admission, call
Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care at 877-456-1146
. For TTY, call 7-1-1. This call center is open
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OAAS Memos for Facility Based Services:
July 4, 2025 - Fourth of July Holiday State Office Closure
June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth Holiday State Office Closure
May 8, 2025 - Memorial Day Holiday State Office Closure
Nursing Facility Resources
MDS 3.0 Section Q
Version 3.0 of the MDS improves the ability of nursing facilities to assist residents interested in returning to the community. Section Q of the MDS is designed to give nursing facility residents a voice and increase communication and collaboration between service providers. Residents are asked directly if they want to talk to someone about returning to the community. A "yes" response triggers a referral to a Local Contact Agency (LCA). Staff from the LCA will either call or visit the resident to talk about their options.
The LCA staff will address:
Housing options
Services to assist with the resident's medical and personal needs
Programs that may help to pay for services (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance)
Additional Resources:
MDS Section Q Flyer
Nursing Facility MDS 3.0 Section Q Referral Form
Regional Offices Directory
Guide to Nursing Facility Admissions & Continued Stay Requests
OAAS Guide to Nursing Facility Admission and Continued Stay Requests
OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and Continued Stay Requests PowerPoint
OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and Continued Stay Requests Recorded Presentation
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Reviews (PASRR)
Maximus is OAAS' partner for the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I screens for individuals who are applying for admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. The primary goal of the federally mandated PASRR assessment is to determine whether the nursing home is the appropriate placement for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), intellectual disabilities (ID), or related conditions (RC). PASRR also works as a critical function to help match individuals with the care and services they need.
Transition of the Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I Process to Online System Memo
Maximus Louisiana PASRR Providers Announcement
Maximus Louisiana PASRR Provider Tools and Resources Page
PASRR Webinar Training:
Louisiana PASRR Level I Training - Webinar
Louisiana PASRR Level I Training - Slides
The links below provide general information to referral sources who complete the PASRR Level I screens:
OCDD PASRR Referral Contact Information and Procedure Reminder
Healthy Louisiana LDH Informational Bulletin - PASRR Process for Nursing Facility Placement
Continued Stay Requests
Continued Stay Request Form
Continued Stay Request Memo
For individuals with or suspected of having mental illness, refer to the documents below:
OBH - Memo Regarding Required Documentation for the PASRR Process
OBH - Memo Clarifying Dementia Requirements for OBH Level II Authority
Dementia Training for Health Professionals
Per an act of the 2008 legislative session, dementia training is required for all staff in nursing facilities or adult residential care facilities licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health.
To satisfy the requirement that the dementia training is evidence-based, LDH has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC). PBRC will review curricula and certify that the curricula meet legislative requirements.
Facilities may begin staff training as soon as they obtain an approved curriculum.
Application materials and descriptions of the curriculum requirements can be found at:
Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention
Hand-in-Hand Toolkit
Incorporating CMS Hand-in-Hand Toolkit into Dementia Training Program
Dementia Training Curricula Approval
Additional Resources:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Guide to Finding a Nursing Home
Louisiana Ombudsman Program
Disability Rights Louisiana - Guide for People Considering or Receiving Nursing Home Care
Contact
For more info, contact the Office of Aging and Adult Services at
[email protected]
or 866-758-5035.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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Cicero Government
Office of Aging and Adult Services
OAAS Facility-Based Programs
OAAS Facility-Based Programs
Nursing Facilities
Nursing facilities
provide 24-hour care for rehabilitative, restorative, and ongoing skilled nursing care to patients or residents in need of assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, and eating.
The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is responsible for processing admission requests for nursing facilities statewide. Those interested in nursing facility care may apply directly to the nursing facility of their choice or contact Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care to apply for pre-admission certification.
OAAS operates one long-term care facility called Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson. Villa Feliciana provides specialized care and rehabilitative services to medically complex residents. Learn more about Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
here
.
Nursing Facility Admission Requirements
Individuals qualify medically for nursing facility services if they:
Meet the level of care criteria for admission to a nursing facility;
AND
Have an order from a physician, licensed in Louisiana, for admission into a nursing facility;
AND
Are screened before admission for a history of or current treatment of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities according to federal regulations.
The Office of Aging and Adult Services determines levels of care for all individuals before their admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. Level of care determinations are made for all individuals regardless of the individual's payor source.
Nursing Facility Services
Nursing facilities care for all of an individual's needs — medical, nutritional, fitness, and social. Some of the services residents receive while in a nursing facility:
Supervision and on-site assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
On-site medical services
Assistance with daily personal care tasks
Meal service and housekeeping
Social activities like book clubs, crafting, holiday parties, games, and movies
Older adult-friendly exercise
Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing services
Specialized services determined through Level II determination
Apply for Nursing Facility Services
The nursing facility application process is managed through OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and must be completed before admission to a Medicaid-certified facility can be made.
If you want to apply for nursing facility admission, call
Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care at 877-456-1146
. For TTY, call 7-1-1. This call center is open
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OAAS Memos for Facility Based Services:
July 4, 2025 - Fourth of July Holiday State Office Closure
June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth Holiday State Office Closure
May 8, 2025 - Memorial Day Holiday State Office Closure
Nursing Facility Resources
MDS 3.0 Section Q
Version 3.0 of the MDS improves the ability of nursing facilities to assist residents interested in returning to the community. Section Q of the MDS is designed to give nursing facility residents a voice and increase communication and collaboration between service providers. Residents are asked directly if they want to talk to someone about returning to the community. A "yes" response triggers a referral to a Local Contact Agency (LCA). Staff from the LCA will either call or visit the resident to talk about their options.
The LCA staff will address:
Housing options
Services to assist with the resident's medical and personal needs
Programs that may help to pay for services (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance)
Additional Resources:
MDS Section Q Flyer
Nursing Facility MDS 3.0 Section Q Referral Form
Regional Offices Directory
Guide to Nursing Facility Admissions & Continued Stay Requests
OAAS Guide to Nursing Facility Admission and Continued Stay Requests
OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and Continued Stay Requests PowerPoint
OAAS Nursing Facility Admissions and Continued Stay Requests Recorded Presentation
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Reviews (PASRR)
Maximus is OAAS' partner for the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I screens for individuals who are applying for admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities. The primary goal of the federally mandated PASRR assessment is to determine whether the nursing home is the appropriate placement for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), intellectual disabilities (ID), or related conditions (RC). PASRR also works as a critical function to help match individuals with the care and services they need.
Transition of the Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I Process to Online System Memo
Maximus Louisiana PASRR Providers Announcement
Maximus Louisiana PASRR Provider Tools and Resources Page
PASRR Webinar Training:
Louisiana PASRR Level I Training - Webinar
Louisiana PASRR Level I Training - Slides
The links below provide general information to referral sources who complete the PASRR Level I screens:
OCDD PASRR Referral Contact Information and Procedure Reminder
Healthy Louisiana LDH Informational Bulletin - PASRR Process for Nursing Facility Placement
Continued Stay Requests
Continued Stay Request Form
Continued Stay Request Memo
For individuals with or suspected of having mental illness, refer to the documents below:
OBH - Memo Regarding Required Documentation for the PASRR Process
OBH - Memo Clarifying Dementia Requirements for OBH Level II Authority
Dementia Training for Health Professionals
Per an act of the 2008 legislative session, dementia training is required for all staff in nursing facilities or adult residential care facilities licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health.
To satisfy the requirement that the dementia training is evidence-based, LDH has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC). PBRC will review curricula and certify that the curricula meet legislative requirements.
Facilities may begin staff training as soon as they obtain an approved curriculum.
Application materials and descriptions of the curriculum requirements can be found at:
Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention
Hand-in-Hand Toolkit
Incorporating CMS Hand-in-Hand Toolkit into Dementia Training Program
Dementia Training Curricula Approval
Additional Resources:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Guide to Finding a Nursing Home
Louisiana Ombudsman Program
Disability Rights Louisiana - Guide for People Considering or Receiving Nursing Home Care
Contact
For more info, contact the Office of Aging and Adult Services at
[email protected]
or 866-758-5035.
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Powered by
Cicero Government