More Unhoused Seniors in Los Angeles County will Find a Home and Access Healthcare Thanks to a $7 Million Partnership with Health Net and Centene Foundation
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Health Net and Centene Foundation (NYSE: CNC) have announced a $7 million partnership investment to support The Wesley Azusa Housing & Health Program in Los Angeles County. The initiative will establish a 27,300 square-foot residential care facility with 96 beds, specifically designed for unhoused individuals over 55 with ongoing medical needs.
The facility, located at 204 W. Paramount Street, will provide comprehensive services including primary medical care, mental health services, substance use counseling, on-site nutrition, and case management. Set to open in 2026, the program will collaborate with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and other partners to identify and assist homeless clients.
This initiative builds on Health Net's track record of community investment, having committed over $158 million to community-based organizations from 2017 to 2024.
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- Investment of $7 million demonstrates strong commitment to healthcare accessibility and social responsibility
- Expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new 96-bed facility spanning 27,300 square feet
- Comprehensive service offering including medical care, mental health, and housing solutions
- Strong track record of community investment with over $158 million committed from 2017-2024
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Seniors in Azusa,
"Health begins with dignity," said Dorothy Seleski, Medi-Cal president at Health Net. "True wellness means more than access to medical care. It means having a safe place to sleep, nourishing food to eat and the comfort of knowing you are seen and valued. When we come together to uplift those who need it most, we create communities built on compassion, strength and hope."
The 27,300 square-foot residential care facility, 204 W. Paramount Street, will serve as a permanent home while also offering a comprehensive range of supportive services. These services will include:
- Primary medical care
- Mental health services
- Substance use counseling
- On-site nutritious food
- Group therapy
- Psychiatry and medication management
- Case management
- Laundry services
- Daily activities, such as arts and crafts, singing groups, and gardening
- Licensed clinical social workers
"Health Net's support means that more vulnerable community members, including seniors and persons with disabilities will have a stable roof over their head, have food on the table, and be able to access the healthcare they need," said Al Ballesteros, President and CEO of Wesley Health Centers. "Through this partnership, we're continuing in our commitment to improve the health of under-served community members through care coordination, health education, and other medical services."
Set to open in 2026, the Housing & Health Program will leverage collaboration between the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, managed care providers, and other community partners to help identify clients experiencing homelessness and connect these individuals to the program for immediate intake.
"The investment from Health Net and the Centene Foundation demonstrates the kind of transformative care that is possible when we come together for our most vulnerable neighbors," said Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor, Hilda L. Solis. "Everyone, including our unhoused and older adults, deserve access to safe housing along with essential medical care and wraparound services. We've already seen great success in partnerships with Wesley Health Centers to improve the health of residents, and I know this program will help address a critical gap for our unhoused older adults, so they can move towards a pathway of stability, and hope."
From 2017 to 2024, Health Net committed more than
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About Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.
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