The Florida Pace Providers Association exists to grow and expand the PACE model of care across Florida.
PACE is the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The model of care is designed to keep frail seniors living safely in the community while enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
The Florida PACE Providers Association (FPPA) is a 501-C6 organization with the purpose of uniting all PACE providers in Florida towards fulfilling the mutual goal of advancing and growing the PACE model of care in Florida.
Please reach out to us if you or your organization would like to learn more about starting a PACE program in your community.
The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center.
PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.
The interdisciplinary team collaborates with seniors and their families to create a comprehensive and coordinated personal care plan, make all necessary appointments, coordinate specialists, fill prescriptions, and provide transportation to and from PACE centers.
While at a PACE center, participants receive a hot meal, social interaction, and recreational activities, in addition to medical clinic check-ups, physical therapy, and/or rehabilitative therapy, as determined by the interdisciplinary team.
To qualify for participating in PACE program, an individual must:
PACE providers are contracted by the State of Florida to provide a full scope of care and services for participants, including:
To learn more about becoming an affiliate member, please click here.
For providers throughout the United States, please visit the National PACE Association at npaonline.org.
The Florida PACE Providers Association (FPPA) is a 501-C6 organization with the purpose of uniting all PACE providers in Florida towards fulfilling the mutual goal of advancing and growing the PACE model of care in Florida.
