TRU PACE Who We Are

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TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

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May 03, 2023

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TRU PACE is for nursing home eligible seniors who meet the guidelines for enrollment. It’s designed for seniors with limited access to other important services that traditional healthcare does not provide.

Our TRU PACE Philosophy

TRU PACE provides a person-centered approach to care. Our philosophy is based on balancing the medical, emotional, physical and social needs of seniors in our program.

who-we-are-tru-pace_1320725This holistic (or All-inclusive) plan of care will not only identify what we believe the participant needs but also what they may want.

The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) customizes each participant’s plan of care to reflect his or her personal needs. The IDT is made up of a physician, social worker, physical and occupational therapists, a dietician, home care nurse, clinic nurse, transportation coordinator, personal care attendant, center director, and a recreational therapist. We’ll include the participant and family members in the development and approval of the plan of care.

TRU PACE participants must receive all needed healthcare, including primary care and special physician services (other than emergency services) from TRU PACE contracted providers. TRU PACE participants may be fully and personally liable for costs of any unauthorized out-of-network services.

History of PACE

PACE began in the early 1970s by On Lok Senior Health Services in San Francisco, CA in order to enable the Chinese community to care for its elders without placing them in nursing facilities. With the success of On Lok and subsequent replication projects, Congress authorized PACE as a permanent Medicare provider and Medicaid state option in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Learn more about PACE from Medicaid and Medicare.

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TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette, Colorado, 80026

TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) coordinates and provides all needed so that older individuals can continue living safely in their community. Delivering all needed medical and supportive services, TRU PACE provides the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining independence in their homes for as long as possible. TRU PACE participants must receive all needed healthcare, including primary care and special physician services (other than emergency services) from TRU PACE contracted providers.TRU PACE is a program of TRU Community Care.

TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Adult Day Services 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette, Colorado, 80026

TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) coordinates and provides all needed so that older individuals can continue living safely in their community. Delivering all needed medical and supportive services, TRU PACE provides the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining independence in their homes for as long as possible. TRU PACE participants must receive all needed healthcare, including primary care and special physician services (other than emergency services) from TRU PACE contracted providers.TRU PACE is a program of TRU Community Care.

TRU PACE

PACE 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette, Colorado, 80026

TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) coordinates and provides all needed so that older individuals can continue living safely in their community. Delivering all needed medical and supportive services, TRU PACE provides the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining independence in their homes for as long as possible. TRU PACE participants must receive all needed healthcare, including primary care and special physician services (other than emergency services) from TRU PACE contracted providers.TRU PACE is a program of TRU Community Care.