With locations in Portsmouth and Norfolk, Sentara PACE recognizes that older people often have medical problems that last for long periods of time and require services from several different sources. Of great concern is the fact that, as many people age, they become increasingly isolated from the support, companionship and resources of the community at large. Sentara PACE is that important link, assuring participants receive the care they need, when they need it.
This program is a comprehensive health care and supportive services program for frail seniors who wish to remain in their homes and community. It is an alternative for those who are eligible for a nursing facility but would prefer to remain at home.
The program provides total care for participants, including comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services, in-home services and transportation. Sentara PACE is offered for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Surry, Isle of Wight and the city of Franklin.
The program is modeled after a national project called PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, and is an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider. It is operated by Sentara PACE and is a program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. All services must be furnished by or authorized by the PACE organization and participants may be fully and personally liable for the costs of unauthorized or out-of-PACE program agreement services.
Eligibility
You may be eligible to participate in a Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly if you are:
- Age 55 or older
- Able to live safely in the community
- Living in the Sentara PACE areas of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Isle of Wight, and the city of Franklin
- Qualify for nursing facility level of care by Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI)
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