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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

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PACE is a comprehensive health and social services program for older adults who would otherwise need nursing-home-level care but can still live safely in the community. In Washington, PACE is delivered by Providence ElderPlace, International Community Health Services, and PNW PACE Partners. Participants get coordinated medical care, day-program services, and help with daily activities through a single team.

Who qualifies

Age 55 or older. Qualifies for Medicare, Medicaid, or both. Needs help with daily activities but can still live safely in a community setting. Lives in King, Spokane, Snohomish, or Pierce County. Exact coverage varies by provider.

What it covers

Comprehensive medical care, social services, day-program activities, help with daily living, and coordination across providers. Specifically supports adults with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Cost

Covered through Medicare and/or Medicaid for those who qualify. Page does not list private-pay rates.

How to apply

Contact a Washington PACE provider directly to enroll. The organizations serving the state are listed below, and coverage varies by county.

Where to get this in Washington

3 organizations deliver this program. Coverage varies, so check the area each one serves.

  • ICHS PACE serves Asian/Pacific Islander older adults and other eligible King County residents with comprehensive medical and social services through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Located at the Ron Chew Healthy Aging and Wellness Center on Beacon Hill in Seattle.

  • PNW PACE Partners is the third contracted PACE provider in Washington, serving Pierce County from a single center in Tacoma. PACE delivers comprehensive coordinated medical and social services to adults 55+ who qualify for nursing-home level of care but can live safely in the community.

  • Providence PACE is the largest PACE provider in Washington, with seven centers across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties. PACE wraps medical care, social services, day programs, meals, and transportation into one package for adults 55+ who would otherwise need nursing-home-level care.

Source www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/services-help-adult-remain-hom