Admissions and paying for nursing home care
Clear answers before you decide.
How admission works at Riverside Health Services in Arkoma, Oklahoma, and the ways families pay for care. Questions? Call our Business Office Manager at (918) 875-3107.
Getting started, in three steps
Call or come by
Phone (918) 875-3107 with your questions, or ask to arrange a tour. You’ll get honest answers about whether Riverside is the right fit.
We coordinate the details
Our admissions team works with the hospital, your physician and Medicare or Medicaid so your family can focus on each other.
Settle in
A personalized care plan is ready from day one, covering nursing needs, therapy goals, diet and daily routines.
The ways families pay for care
Most families use more than one of these over time. Our Business Office Manager will help you sort out which apply before admission.
Medicare Part A
Can cover short-term skilled nursing and rehab for qualifying stays. It does not cover long-term care when that is the only care needed. Medicare.gov: skilled nursing coverage
Medicare Advantage
Plans set their own rules, often require approval before admission, and have their own copays. Call us with the plan name and we’ll check.
Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare)
Can pay for long-term nursing home care for people who qualify. You apply through your county Oklahoma Human Services office. How to apply (Oklahoma Health Care Authority)
Private pay
Call (918) 875-3107 for the current daily rate.
Long-term care insurance
Policies differ. Bring the policy or the insurer’s phone number and we’ll help you understand what it may cover.
Veterans benefits
Veterans may qualify for long-term care help from the VA. VA.gov: nursing homes and long-term care
Talk to a real person
Ask for our Business Office Manager at (918) 875-3107, or email admissions@riversidehealthservices.com.
Please don’t email medical details. Call us instead. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Hospital discharge planners and case managers: see our referral information.
¿Prefiere español? Información de admisión en español.
Bring these to your first call
Having these handy helps us answer your questions faster.
- Your loved one’s current location (home, hospital or another facility)
- Insurance cards, including the red, white and blue Medicare card (with the Medicare number), any Medicare Advantage card, and Medicaid (SoonerCare) information
- A photo ID
- A list of current medications and diagnoses
- Respiratory equipment details, if a ventilator or trach is involved
- Power of attorney or guardianship papers, if someone acts for your loved one
- Advance directives, such as a living will or do-not-resuscitate order, if any
- The physician and hospital discharge planner’s contact information
Straight answers, plainly given
Does Riverside accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes. Riverside is certified for Medicare and for Oklahoma Medicaid, called SoonerCare.
My parent lives in Arkansas. Can they use Medicaid at Riverside?
Medicaid is run by each state, and in most cases Arkansas Medicaid does not pay for long-term care in an Oklahoma nursing home. A person who moves to Riverside would apply for Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare) through Oklahoma Human Services, which decides eligibility. Call our Business Office Manager at (918) 875-3107 before the move so we can walk your family through the timing.
How much does Riverside cost?
It depends on the level of care and how it is paid for. Call (918) 875-3107 for the current daily rate and an honest estimate for your situation.
Do you take Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare Advantage plans set their own rules for skilled nursing stays, and many require approval before admission (prior authorization). Call us with the plan name and we’ll check whether Riverside is in network.
Can we start the process from the hospital?
Yes. Tell the hospital discharge planner you would like Riverside, and we’ll coordinate with them from there.
Questions about coverage?
Call and talk it through. We’ll explain your options plainly, with no pressure.
(918) 875-3107