By OHM Staff
Jeron Ravin J.D., President & CEO (center), Heath Rath, MS, Executive Director (left) and community partners join in ribbon-cutting for PACE grand opening.
According to the AARP, 76% of adults aged 50+ prefer to stay in their homes as they age.
Expanding our mission to provide services that meet the needs of older adults demonstrates our enduring commitment to the community that we have proudly served for more than 50 years.”
—Jeron Ravin, J.D., President and CEO of Swope Health
On October 17, 2023 Swope Health Central opened the doors for a tour of its $15 million, 34,000-square-foot PACE KC Adult Wellness Center. PACE stands for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Now, adults who are 55 or older who have healthcare needs that would otherwise require nursing home care have a place that supports and helps them to age gracefully in their home communities.
Swope’s PACE facility is one of 154 national organizations across the U.S. PACE facilities offer a full range of health and wellness services.
What are requirements to receive care?
- You must be 55 or older.
- You must reside in Jackson County, Missouri.
- You must qualify for nursing home care, but be able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment.
A few of PACE KC’s extensive range of holistic and individualized services include:
- Medical Care. Primary and specialty care, covering areas such as dental, vision, cardiology, nephrology, and more.
- Social Services. Support, advocacy, and access to essential community resources like food, financial aid, and housing.
- Rehabilitation Therapy. Individual or group therapy plans based on each individual’s function, strength, and mobility.
- Home Care Services. Personal care, housekeeping, chores, shopping, laundry, meal preparation, and medical reminders.
- To and from the PACE KC Adult Wellness Center and other medical specialist appointments
PACE KC will begin enrolling participants in the first quarter of 2024. For information about services, or how to register, call 816-321-3300 or visit SwopeHealth.org/pacekc
