Admissions, Medicare & Medicaid: Help for Families
Choosing care for someone you love comes with a lot of questions. Here you'll find a clear look at our admissions process, payment and insurance options, and answers to the questions families ask us most.
The admissions process
From your first phone call to move-in day, our team walks alongside you at every step.
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Reach out & tour
Call or email our admissions team, or schedule a visit. We'll answer your questions and show you around the community in person.
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Assessment & care plan
Our clinical team reviews medical needs and builds a personalized care plan tailored to your loved one.
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Insurance & paperwork
We help verify coverage and complete the necessary paperwork so the transition is smooth and stress-free.
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Welcome & move-in
On move-in day we help your loved one settle in comfortably and introduce them to their new care team.
Payment & insurance
Countryside Estates is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and we work with a range of payment options. Coverage varies by individual, so please call admissions to verify what applies to you.
Medicare
Original Medicare Part A can cover a skilled nursing stay when you had a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days (time under “observation” does not count) and you need skilled nursing or therapy every day. It covers up to 100 days per benefit period: days 1–20 at $0, and days 21–100 with a daily coinsurance of $217 in 2026. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare Advantage plans set their own rules, so call admissions and we will check your plan.
Medicaid
Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, SoonerCare, run by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, can pay for long-term nursing facility care. Eligibility is decided by Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) based on medical need, income and assets, including a 5-year look-back on transfers. Call admissions with questions about Medicaid and your situation.
Private Pay
Private-pay arrangements are welcome for residents and families who prefer them. Call admissions to discuss options and verify the details for your situation.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Many long-term care insurance policies help cover skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Call admissions and we'll help you verify what your policy covers.
VA & Veteran Benefits
We provide dedicated care for U.S. military veterans. Some veterans qualify for VA nursing home benefits, and wartime veterans or surviving spouses may qualify for the VA pension’s Aid & Attendance benefit. An accredited Veterans Service Officer, such as your county veterans service office, can help you apply at no cost. Call admissions to talk through your situation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Payment questions can feel overwhelming. Call our admissions team at (918) 463-5143 and we'll walk you through your options and verify what applies to you.
What to bring
Our admissions team will confirm the full list before move-in. Most families bring:
- Photo ID and Social Security card
- Medicare, Medicaid (SoonerCare) and any insurance cards
- Power of attorney, guardianship or advance directive papers
- A current medication list (and medications, if asked)
- Comfortable clothing and shoes, labeled with the resident’s name
- Glasses, hearing aids, dentures and their cases
- Toiletries and a few familiar items from home, like photos or a favorite blanket
Questions or concerns about care
Please talk with our Administrator first by calling (918) 463-5143, any time. You can also contact these independent resources:
- Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman: free, confidential advocacy for nursing home residents and families. Call the Senior Info-Line at 1-800-211-2116 or visit the Ombudsman program page.
- Oklahoma State Department of Health: licenses and inspects nursing facilities and takes complaints. See long-term care services.
- Medicare Care Compare: inspection results and quality measures for Countryside Estates.
Check our record for yourself
Countryside Estates is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility (CMS Certification Number 375341). You can review our inspection results, staffing and quality measures on Medicare’s official Care Compare site, and nursing-facility licensing information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
See Countryside Estates on Medicare Care Compare · Oklahoma State Department of Health: long-term care
Frequently asked questions
Don't see your question here? Our admissions team is glad to help — just give us a call.