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PACE Organization of Rhode Island is a not-for-profit health plan that cares for adults age 55 and older. These older adults all have complex health needs but want to remain at home. As the insurer, provider, and coordinator of health care and wellness, PACE-RI tailors care plans to meet each participant’s individual needs through a range of service offerings. These services can be delivered in the home, at our health clinics and day centers, and beyond, providing great peace of mind for participants and their caregivers. Over the past 15 years, PACE-RI has served more than 1,000 participants across Rhode Island.
PACE-RI has consistently shown to improve health outcomes for frail elders. Some examples include:
COVID-19 has created a very dangerous climate for older adults. At PACE-RI, we have taken clear and decisive steps to limit the spread of the coronavirus, by keeping facilities clean and safe during this health crisis. Here is a short list of steps we have taken:
PACE-RI serves the entire state (except Block Island and Prudence Island) out of its four centers in…
COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on many aspects of American life, but none more so than the living situations of older adults. Congregate living communities like nursing homes and assisted living facilities struggled to contain COVID at the outset of the pandemic. Still, these facilities exist for a good reason: to care for older adults…
KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with the PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE-RI) to identify their new Chief Financial Officer. Established in 2005, PACE-RI is a mission-driven, nonprofit (501c3) health plan that serves frail elders who have chronic health needs who want to continue living in their own homes, rather than a…
PACE-RI’s efforts to help vaccinate homebound residents in Rhode Island is getting noticed! The Woonsocket Call followed along with PACE nurse Lucy Rego as she helped one Woonsocket resident get vaccinated. You can find the whole story here.
Healthy eating is essential to long-term health and vitality. Unfortunately, for many adults that lifestyle is hard to attain. With processed and packaged food becoming cheaper and faster to prepare, diabetes is a growing concern for older adults. At PACE-RI, nearly 55% of participants have diabetes, which contributes to a number of other health concerns.…
PACE-RI has finished administering the first dose of COVID vaccines to all our participants who elected to be vaccinated, and the second round of shots is now underway. This is a major step forward for our participant population, who are among the most vulnerable people during the pandemic. With many participants having been vaccinated at…
This is the PACE-RI 2020 Annual Report. Thanks to everyone who helped make this project a success. We would like to especially thank the PACE staff, board members, and participants, as well as our generous donors.
Here in RI, we know what to expect from the winter months. Short days and chilly mornings are on tap, and we retreat into the warm confines of our homes whenever possible. With social distancing advisories in place, the season’s usual rhythm is even more defined. “This winter has presented us with a unique set…
The holidays are here, and the new year is just around the corner. As 2020 draws to a close, most of us will look back with a shake of the head or a somber look. And that is for good reason; 2020 was a really tough year. One that should not be forgotten or sugarcoated…
PACE’s Annual Meeting was held December 1, 2020. As with every year, the Annual Meeting was a chance to highlight PACE staff and take stock of the year. We were pleased to introduce our new board members and thank those who’s term is ending. We also got to thank the staff that have been with…
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