What is the Area Agency on Aging for Louisville?
KIPDA, the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency, is the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living for Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; its Aging & Disability Resource Center is at (502) 266-5571.
KIPDA contracts with local providers for most direct services.
Does KIPDA offer Meals on Wheels?
Yes. KIPDA's social services include senior nutrition and Meals on Wheels, along with caregiver services, senior centers, health promotion, in-home services and SHIP Medicare counseling.
Call the ADRC to be referred.
Who runs the ombudsman program for Oldham, Shelby and the other counties?
Catholic Charities of Louisville runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for the KIPDA and Lincoln Trail regions, covering Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble along with eight Lincoln Trail counties.
It covers nursing homes, personal care homes and family care homes.
Where do I apply for Medicaid in Louisville?
Through kynect online, by phone with the Department for Community Based Services at (855) 306-8959, or in person at a DCBS office.
Waiver applications follow Medicaid financial eligibility.
Is PACE available outside Jefferson County?
In this region only Bullitt County, served by Care Guide Partners PACE at (270) 600-2580, according to DMS's enrolled-PACE list; Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Henry and Trimble had no PACE organization listed.
DAIL answers PACE questions at (888) 804-0884.
Who handles abuse reports in the Louisville area?
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services, through the statewide abuse reporting hotline at 1-877-597-2331.
Facility licensing complaints go to OIG's Northern Branch at 502-595-4958.
Is this website a government agency?
No. Louisville Senior Advisor is a free referral service paid by communities when a family moves in; we are not affiliated with KIPDA, OIG, DMS or any government agency.
We publish the public agencies' numbers so you can go to them directly.
Who gives free Medicare counseling to Louisville seniors?
KIPDA's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling for the seven-county region at (502) 266-5571.
SHIP counselors help compare Medicare Advantage, Part D and supplement plans during open enrollment.
Where do Louisville seniors report a problem with a nursing home?
To OIG's Northern Branch complaint coordinator at 502-595-4958, which handles licensed facilities in all seven KIPDA counties.
The ombudsman can advocate for the resident at the same time.
Is there help for grandparents raising grandchildren in the Louisville area?
Yes. KIPDA lists grandparents raising grandchildren among its social services programs for the seven-county region; call the ADRC at (502) 266-5571 to be referred.
KIPDA also runs senior centers and health promotion programs through local partners.
