PACE Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their healthcare needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. PACE covers all Medicare- and Medicaid-covered care and services and anything else the healthcare professionals in your PACE team decide you need to improve and maintain your health. This includes prescription drugs and any medically necessary care.

Here are some of the services PACE may cover:

• Adult day primary care (including doctor and recreational therapy nursing services)

• Dentistry

• Emergency services

• Home care

• Hospital care

• Laboratory/x-ray services

• Meals

• Nursing home care

• Nutritional counseling

• Occupational therapy

• Physical therapy

• Preventive care

• Social work counseling

• Transportation to the PACE center for activities or medical appointments