Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and/or Medicaid comprehensive medical and social services program available in some states. PACE helps eligible older adults who need nursing home-level care meet their health care needs in the community, by giving them coordinated care and support services (instead of having them go to a nursing home or other care facility).

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of care is designed to help older adults remain in their home in the community for as long as possible.

PACE serves individuals who are age 55 or over and certified by their state as needing a nursing home level of care. The average participant is 76 years old and has multiple, complex medical conditions, cognitive and/or functional impairments, and significant health and long-term care needs.

What is PACE? The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps older adults with complex health and/or social needs live at home, preventing or delaying the need for care in a facility.

PACE provides comprehensive services to individuals age 55 and older who need nursing facility level of care but prefer to continue living at home. Enrollees receive services through a PACE organization which works to meet all preventive care, acute care, long-term care and social needs.