The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) targets individuals who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid nursing home placement and provides them with a comprehensive array of home and community-based services at a cost less than nursing home care. Individuals who choose to enroll in PACE have both their medical and long-term care needs managed through a single provider.

PACE's unique delivery system provides many services through adult day care centers and case management by multi-disciplinary teams. The program is implemented in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The PACE Program Administration is the signed three-way agreement between the state administration, the PACE organization, and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  

To be eligible for services through the PACE program, an individual

• must be age 55 or older;
• live within the defined service area of the PACE Center;
• meet the medical eligibility requirements determined by CARES; be able to live safely in the community; and
• be dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, or Medicaid-only.

PACE also has a private pay option that is not regulated by the state.

PACE provides primary care, social, restorative, and supportive services for Medicaid and Medicare eligible individuals who live in a PACE service area. PACE organizations provide care and services in the home, the community, the nursing facility, and in the PACE center. All Medicare and Medicaid services must be available, including the following.

As of August 2023, 2,667 clients enrolled in 5,759 slots funded for PACE.

*PACE organizations recent completed full approval to begin enrolling participants.
†Pending federal and agency joint approval.
Note: Volunteers of America National Services has temporarily withdrawn their application. 

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Bureau of Long-Term Care and Support, 850-414-2000
Elder Helpline, 1-800-963-5337 or 1-800-955-8771 for TDD or 1-800-955-8770 for voice
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