CLINTON, N.Y. — Community Wellness Partners of Clinton says it will use a state grant of $2.6 million to establish a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
The PACE program is a “transformative initiative” designed to help older adults live independently in their communities while receiving coordinated care.
The money comes through the New York State Department of Health’s Statewide Residential and Community-based Alternatives to the Traditional Model of Nursing Home Care, per the Community Wellness Partners announcement.
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The state grant builds on a “growing foundation of support” from key regional partners. Community Wellness Partners has also received funding from Oneida County; The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.; the Mother Cabrini Foundation; and the J. M. McDonald Foundation. Their investments have played a “crucial role in laying the groundwork” for the PACE initiative and strengthening the organization’s capacity to expand services for older adults.
“We are honored to receive this significant investment in the health and independence of our region’s older adults,” Lenora D’Apice, chief strategy officer at Community Wellness Partners, said in the announcement. “PACE represents a proven, person-centered model that supports seniors and their caregivers with compassion, dignity, and comprehensive care. This grant, along with the support of our valued funding partners, accelerates our ability to bring this vital service to the community.”
Community Wellness Partners says it will be seeking additional support in the coming year from community partners to further expand PACE services and enhance care for the region’s growing senior population.
“We will be working on specific fundraising efforts related to PACE that will engage the community to be a part of this transformational service to our region,” Jim Messa, VP of development at Community Wellness Partners, said. “This program is one of a kind for Oneida County, with the next closest PACE centers in Syracuse and Schenectady. We are proud to bring this service to our community.”
With its integrated, team-based approach, the PACE model ensures access to medical care, rehabilitation, social supports, transportation, nutrition, and other essential services. Those services are all coordinated through a central care team and delivered at home or at Community Wellness Partners’ dedicated PACE center, which will be located on its Clinton campus.
By focusing on prevention and early intervention, PACE programs help reduce hospitalizations, delay nursing-home admission, and improve quality of life, Community Wellness Partners said.
