Paying for Care
PACE — full-spectrum care for adults 55+
PACE bundles primary care, specialty care, adult day, transportation, meals, and even nursing home placement if needed. For eligible families, it can be life-changing.
Updated 2026-02-20
Eligibility
- 55 or older.
- Live in a PACE service area.
- Certified as needing nursing-home-level care by your state.
- Able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment.
What PACE covers
- Primary care + most specialists.
- Adult day program with meals and activities.
- Prescription medications.
- Transportation to and from PACE center and medical appointments.
- Home care, social work, physical/occupational therapy.
- Hospital and nursing facility care when needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Does PACE cost anything?
- If your loved one qualifies for both Medicare and Medicaid, usually no monthly premium. Otherwise there's a monthly PACE premium.
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