Ochsner Baton Rouge will open Ochsner 65 Plus – Bocage later this fall at 7949 Jefferson Highway, Suite B.
A destination for patients 65 and over, the facility was uniquely designed to include a primary care clinic, gym, and community center for socializing in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.
The 11,844-square-foot facility represents an investment of $3.15 million, part of more than $51 million Ochsner has invested in the Baton Rouge market over the past 12 months.
“Ochsner Health is dedicated to caring for all patient populations across the greater Baton Rouge region,” stated Chuck Daigle, CEO, Ochsner Baton Rouge. “We feel that Ochsner 65 Plus is a special setting for patients. It provides Medicare members with a customized care team who are dedicated to their unique needs and focuses on the things that are important to those patients.”
Ochsner 65 Plus visits are typically longer than traditional primary care visits, allowing patients to schedule physician appointments up to an hour. Patients and their care teams get to know one another, and family and friends are welcome.
Patients can also take advantage of wellness classes and social events. Healthcare offerings and community activities include:
-Arts and crafts
-Cooking demonstrations
-Card games
-Guest speakers
-Chair yoga
-Group fitness classes
-Immunizations
-Infusions
-Hearing and vision screening
Ochsner 65 Plus staff also assist in obtaining difficult-to-acquire medications, navigating insurance, and obtaining financial assistance.
Ochsner 65 Plus accepts traditional Medicare, along with Medicare Advantage plans offered by Ochsner Health Plan, Humana, Peoples Health, and Blue Cross. Appointments can be scheduled online, and guided tours are available.