Plain-language information about the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

To qualify for PACE in California, a person must:

• Be age 55 or older
• Live in the service area of a PACE organization
• Need a nursing-home level of care, as certified by the State of California
• Be able to live safely in the community with help from PACE

Final eligibility is determined by the PACE organization and the State of California, not by this website.

Cost depends on the participant's coverage:

• If you qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal: most participants pay $0 out of pocket.
• If you have Medicare only: you pay a monthly premium that includes long-term care and the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
• If you have Medi-Cal only or neither: PACE may still be available; the PACE organization will explain costs.

We don't quote prices on this site. A PACE organization can give you exact figures based on your coverage.

• Primary care, specialists, hospital and emergency care
• Prescription drugs (Part D)
• Dental, vision, hearing
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Home care, personal care, meals
• Transportation to medical appointments and the PACE day center
• Adult day health services and social activities
• Caregiver support and respite

PACE participants generally use the PACE organization's doctors and clinical team. This is a real change for most families, and it's the most common reason a family decides PACE is — or isn't — the right fit.

We can walk you through how the transition usually works on a callback.