Hospice Savannah opens first of its kind PACE program in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Hospice Savannah cut the ribbon on a program called PACE, the first of its kind in Georgia, aimed at helping older adults get the care they need while continuing to live at home.The program is for people 55 and older who qualify for nursing-home-level care but wish to remain in their community. It covers primary care, therapies, medications, transportation and adult day services.A team also works with each participant to create a long-term care plan, said Dr. Kathleen Benton, president and CEO of Georgia Care Innovators, Hospice Savannah.“We are taking the burden off of them and their family to be their quarterback and put all the care plan together, make sure they stay well, stay happy, and stay healthy,” Benton said.Benton said people in Savannah have had a hard time accessing the care they need, and PACE’s model bridges that gap.Enrollment for the program is open now. Click here to learn more.