Cherokee Elder Care

Cherokee Elder Care (CEC) is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) designed to help elders remain healthy and independent in their homes. It offers a comprehensive range of medical and social services, including primary care, rehabilitation, home health, transportation, and social activities. CEC is the first PACE program sponsored by a Native American tribe and serves northeastern Oklahoma. Participants enjoy hot lunches, snacks, and recreational activities like Wii games, crafts, and outdoor recreation. The program is open to anyone 55 or older who meets the qualifications, regardless of Native American heritage.

Cherokee Elder Care provides a wide array of services to meet the needs of its participants. These include primary care, medical specialties, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, home health services, transportation, social services, behavioral health, and more. Participants also have access to an adult day health center where they can socialize, engage in recreational activities, and receive nutritional counseling. The program covers Part D medications with no copays and provides medical equipment as needed. All services are designed to maintain and improve the quality of life for elders.

Cherokee Elder Care is located at 1387 W 4th St, Tahlequah, OK, and operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The program accepts Medicaid and provides transportation services for participants. Eligibility requires individuals to be 55 or older, in need of nursing home care, able to live safely in the community, and residing within the service area. For more information, contact the center at (918) 453-5554 or visit their website.