The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a program designed to offer comprehensive health services and in-home care, including supportive services to help individuals maintain independence in the community for as long as possible. It is only open to dual eligible individuals, receiving both Medicare and Health First Colorado (Medicaid) who are over age 55 (including those disabled Medicare beneficiaries between 55 and 65).
PACE is funded as a capitated health plan through Medicare for Medicaid clients. The program is subcontracted out for the full continuum of care. Colorado PACE Providers.
| County | PACE Organization | Phone Number |
| Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson | InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE | 720-974-2411 |
| Northern Colorado | InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE | 970-663-9168 |
| Boulder, Weld (Southwest) | TRU Community Care/TRU PACE | 303-665-0115 |
| Pueblo | InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE | 719-553-0400 |
| El Paso | Rocky Mountain PACE | 719-314-2327 |
| Delta | Senior CommUnity Care/VOANS PACE | 970-835-8500 |
| Montrose | Senior CommUnity Care/VOANS PACE | 970-252-0522 |
Individuals enroll in PACE. Beneficiaries are required to use the provider’s network of physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies and other professionals. This also means there is a formulary for drug benefits for PACE.
The Health Care Team at the administering agency must coordinate health care services, assess the participant’s needs regularly, develop and monitor a care plan, provide direct services, coordinate outpatient services and inpatient hospitalizations, contract with specialty physicians and providers and support community-based living where appropriate. Each participant is assigned a primary care staff member who is the main contact for that participant’s care. The agency must operate at least one Adult Day Center (with hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F).
Services Provided
| Adult Day Services | General medical/specialist care (including checkups) Nursing care Personal care (grooming, toileting, bathing) Meals and snacks Medical social services and discharge planning Physical, occupational and speech thereapy Prosthetics and orthotics Foot care Dietary counseling Lab tests, x-rays and other tests Medical and personal care supplies Durable medical equipment Eye care (checkups, treatments, glasses, repairs) Hearing services (tests, hearing aids, repairs) Psychiatric services (evaluation, consultation, diagnosis, treatment) Blood and blood products Oxygen |
| Special Care | Anesthesiology Oral surgery Audiology Otorhinolarynology Cardiology Orthopedic surgery Dentistry Plastic surgery Deratology Pharmacy consulting services Gastroenterology Podiatry Gynecology Psychiatry Internal medicine Pulmonary care Nephrology Rheumatology Neurosurgery Oncology General surgery Opthalmology Thoracic and vascular surgery Urology |
| Home Care Services | Skilled nursing services Home delivered meals Physical, speech and/or occupational therapies Medical social services Personal care services Homemaker/chore services |
| Hospital Services | Semi-private rooms and meals General medical and nursing services Medical/surgical, intensive care, coronary care Laboratory tests, x-rays and other tests Prescribed drugs, medications and supplies Hospital day treatment/outpatient treatment Blood and blood products Physical and occupational therapies Surgical care, including anesthesia Emergency room and ambulance services Social services and discharge planning |
| Nursing Home Services | Semi-private rooms and meals (private only when medically necessary) Doctor and nursing services Long-term nursing care Respite care Short-term acute illness care Personal care and assistance Prescribed drugs and medicines Physical, occupational and speech therapy Medical social services Medical supplies and equipment |
| Transportation | To and from adult day/health center To and from medical appointments Ambulance services to emergency room Other transportation as approved by care team |
For more information on PACE, please contact us at 303-333-3482.