National PACE Association

02/26/2026

PACE has reached a significant milestone with the opening of the 200th PACE program: PACE Northeast Michigan in Alpena, MI. Today, PACE programs operate in 33 states and the District of Columbia, providing comprehensive medical and social services to more than 100,000 older adults. PACE makes it possible for seniors to live safely in their homes and communities without having to transition to nursing home care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tXTmwq

02/16/2026

Rocky Mountain PACE, a program of Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS), and Bethesda Senior Living Communities took part in an advocacy event at the Colorado State Capitol to engage with state leaders and discuss the vital role they play in serving the senior population. They met with several elected officials and state leaders, including Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera (D), Rep. Amy Paschal (D-CO-18), and Senator Marc Snyder (D-CO-12), Sen. Rebecca Keltie (R-CO-16), and State Senator Rod Pelton (R-CO-35). https://bit.ly/3OaVmBf

02/11/2026

02/05/2026

Staff and participants from InnovAge Colorado PACE met with lawmakers at the state capitol to underscore the importance of protecting and strengthening care for the aging population. “When lawmakers hear directly from the seniors we serve, they gain a real understanding of how PACE supports independence, dignity, and quality of life,” said Linda Whyte, MBA, area center director at InnovAge Colorado PACE. “These conversations are essential as policy and budget decisions are made.”

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02/05/2026

The Veggie Van of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids visits Care Resources PACE to bring fresh fruits and vegetables directly to older adults who might otherwise struggle to access healthy food. The mobile farmers market stops at the day center every other week as part of a new collaboration between the two organizations.

The YMCA Veggie Van brings fresh produce to seniors, enhancing independence amid food access challenges.

02/04/2026

A decade after the launch of the AARP Livability Index™, a new study offers strong evidence of progress. Using data from the platform, which measures every U.S. community, researchers from Cornell University and Penn State found that communities participating in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities improved their livability over the past 10 years and achieved higher livability scores than non-member communities. The findings show that joining the network, which has surpassed 1,000 members, drives meaningful change, reported AARP.

AARP Livability Index data highlights shifts in accessibility, neighborhood measures, engagement, and opportunity across communities in the age‑friendly network.

02/04/2026

New Jersey has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to care for older adults by awarding funding to PACE organizations to serve residents in every county of the state. “This achievement marks a major step forward in our vision to provide comprehensive, statewide access to PACE for all older adults,” said Kaylee McGuire, deputy commissioner of Aging and Disability Services in the NJ Department of Human Services. “PACE provides vital health and social services that can help individuals remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible, delaying or avoiding the need for nursing home care altogether – something we know families prefer.”

Providing assistance through programs and services to NJ residents in need.

02/03/2026

San Ysidro Health recently celebrated the opening of the Macias Family Health Center in National City, CA. “We haven’t had a site in National City, but we do serve plenty of people in National City,” said Kevin Mattson, CEO of San Ysidro Health. “We have people from National City in our Chula Vista and San Ysidro sites, so this is going to allow us to get people closer to home and free up access in those other communities.”

The 40,000-square-foot facility consolidates existing San Ysidro Health operations in the area.

02/03/2026

The Rhode Show on WPRI 12 recently featured PACE Organization of Rhode Island. CEO Joan Kwiatkowski discussed how the program supports adults age 55 and over in every city and town across the state.

For more than two decades, PACE Rhode Island has been quietly transforming the way older adults receive care—allowing thousands of Rhode Islanders to age safely, confidently, and comfortably in the…

02/03/2026

While older adults are often the subject of health care debate, their voices are often missing from health policy conversations. Among the key challenges they face in today’s health care system is the maze of choices and a lack of neutral enrollment guidance. The Bipartisan Policy Center recommends that Congress support states in expanding access to fully integrated care models such as PACE by offering incentives for integration, strengthening technical assistance on outreach and education, and reducing regulatory barriers.

Older Americans are often the focus of health care debate, but their voices are missing. BPC’s toolkit highlights their experiences and bipartisan reforms to improve affordability, access, caregiving, behavioral health, and financial security.

02/03/2026

“I was in bad shape before, mentally and physically. Here, people make me feel like I belong,” says Tupuinuu Siolo, 74, a participant at the Ron Chew Healthy Aging & Wellness Center in Seattle. A program of International Community Health Services (ICHS), the new facility on Beacon Hill offers "one of the best views of the city."

A new Seattle clinic offers an unusual model of health care for aging adults, with a goal of letting them live independently for as long as possible.

01/26/2026

Mercy LIFE of Alabama, a program of Trinity Health PACE, was honored with three Platinum Awards in the 2025 Mobile CommunityVotes, taking top placement in the Community Organization, Non-Profit and Home Support Services categories. These distinctions were determined by local community members, underscoring the trust and value the Mobile community places in the comprehensive, person-centered care provided by Mercy LIFE. As the only PACE program in the state, this recognition highlights the deep community impact of the program and the continued commitment of its interdisciplinary team.

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Mobile, AL. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.