Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina provides for all health care and social needs of seniors who enroll in our program.
Services are provided at our PACE Center, at home, or in other locations that match the needs of participants. Our organization does not discriminate in the delivery of services based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disabilities or source of payment.
Prospective PACE participants must receive all needed health care services, including primary care and specialist physician services (other than emergency services), from Senior CommUnity Care of NC or an entity authorized by Senior CommUnity Care of NC.
Adult Day
Health Center
Three large dayrooms to enjoy activities, meals and socialization. Bingo, crafts, trivia, walking club, board games, worship services and planned events are scheduled throughout the month.
Weekly fitness classes to maintain strength and function. Classes on topics such as: healthy cooking, mindfulness, bible study, and more. Quiet areas to rest and relax. Showers and, personal grooming and laundry areas. Nutrition support provided by our dietitians at the PACE Center.
Transportation
Services
Door to door transportation services to PACE Center and to specialty Medical Appointments. Drivers provide safety oversight for participants during loading and unloading.
Drivers are CPR /and first aid trained and must pass a drug screening and background check.
Medical & Specialty
Care
A primary care clinic with exam rooms and a triage area at PACE Center.
Primary Care services provided by our In-house primary care providers.
Nursing Care provided in PACE clinic. On-call services available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Specialty services including dental, vision, audiology, podiatry as approved by PCP and IDT.
Lab work, X-rays, and Surgery Emergency care
Hospital care.
Prescription and over the counter medications provided at no copay.
Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT)
Made of Primary Care Provider, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Recreational Therapists, Registered Dietitian, Home Care Coordinator, Transportation Representative, Day Center staff member and Center Director.
Coordinated care by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team provides a review of each participant’s care plan every six months or more often if needed to ensure participant needs are addressed.
IDT collectively acts as a case manager to each participant and approves all services.
Support with
Meals
Delicious, warm, and healthy meals are served on weekdays at the PACE center. Take-home meals are also available if needed.
Therapy Options
Therapy gym with parallel bars, exercise bikes, weights, resistance machines to improve movement and safety at PACE Center.
Physical therapy services to develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability provided by licensed therapists at the PACE center.
Occupational therapy service to assist individuals develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living at the PACE center.
Home visits and modifications to ensure a safe living environment Durable Medical Equipment such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Home Health &
Personal Care Services
Skilled home health services.
Personal care such as bathing, dressing and medication assistance.
Meal preparation.
Light housekeeping.
Vision
Care
Vision services provided by a contracted provider in the community.
Eyeglasses based on assessed need.
Dental
Care
Cleaning and preventative care by a Dental Hygienist.
Dental work provided by a PACE dentist or contracted provider in the community.
Dentures based on assessed need.
Hearing Care
(Audiology)
Hearing services provided by a contracted provider in the community.
Hearing aids based on assessed need.
Podiatry
Preventative and routine foot care.
Mental Health &
Social Services
Mental health services with contracted providers to enhance independence and growth of our participants.
Grief and support services.
Social workers and case managers assist with provision of additional resources as needed.
Spiritual services provided by PACE Chaplain.
Palliative and
End-of-Life Care
Participant and family-centered care that is focused on improving quality of life and relieving suffering in the last years, months, weeks or days of life.
Care addresses physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Care provided in your home or community setting by the PACE team.
Respectful of individual autonomy, self-determination, and personal wishes.
Last Updated on November 24, 2021 by admin