*Trinity Health PACE - LIFE St. Francis

LIFE St. Francis - A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is a safe alternative to nursing home care that can assist elders to live safely at home while being helped by a team of healthcare experts. The LIFE Center in Hamilton, New Jersey is the hub of LIFE St. Francis, which cares for seniors through the end of life and across all care settings, from their homes, to acute and rehab inpatient stays and long term placement in skilled nursing facilities.

At the LIFE Center seniors receive health care, nutritious meals, and participate in activities with others so they may remain active, social and make new friends. The LIFE Center provides one location where doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals can provide treatment and monitor changes in an individual’s health. We provide support so that seniors can live independently as long as possible.

LIFE St. Francis was the first PACE program in New Jersey. The program serves many health care and social needs of the elderly, all in one place. Even transportation is included in this unique model of care. With LIFE, cost is not a barrier to getting the care that is needed.

Trinity Health PACE is the largest provider of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) services in the country with 13 PACE Organizations operating in nine states. PACE is designed to provide the entire continuum of care and services to frail seniors, helping them to maintain their independence in their home and community for as long as possible

Trinity Health PACE organizations are nationally recognized providing comprehensive medical, health, recreational, and social services designed specifically for each participant in an effort to promote independence at home. 
To receive PACE services individuals must meet the following conditions:

• Be at least 55 years old
• Live is the PACE service area
• Be able to live safely in the community with assistance
• Meet the state's nursing facility level of care

PACE Organization's use an interdisciplinary team approach to provide all health, medical and social services necessary to restore and preserve the participant's level of well-being. IDT's are composed of a primary care physician, nurse, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist or activity coordinator, dietitian, PACE center supervisor, home care liaison, health workers/aids, or their representatives, and drivers or their representatives.

IDT evaluates the needs of each individual and develops an individualized plan of care (POC) consistent with the participant's goals and needs. During a center visit, participants may be seen in the clinic for a medical evaluation, the gym for PT or OT exercises, and participate in the recreational activities of the day. They receive a light breakfast and a full lunch while in the center. The fleet of transportation vehicles are available to transport to the center, to home or to any external provider visits. Depending on the situation, a participant may have home care aides, home nursing visits or a house call from their Primary Care Provider. All services are focused on maintaining the participant in the community and as independent as possible.

Trinity Health PACE Organizations are located in the following states:

• Alabama – Mercy LIFE of Alabama
• Delaware – Saint Francis LIFE
• Indiana – Saint Joseph PACE
• Massachusetts – Mercy LIFE of Massachusetts
• Michigan – LifeCircles PACE
• New Jersey – LIFE at Lourdes & LIFE St. Francis
• New York – Catholic Health LIFE & Eddy Senior Care
• North Carolina – LIFE St. Joseph of the Pines
• Pennsylvania – LIFE St. Mary, Mercy LIFE-SEPA and Mercy LIFE – West Philadelphia

Trinity Health PACE is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic Health System in the nation. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Trenton, New Jersey - the capital of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County, Trenton has a population of almost 85,000 people.

Located in central New Jersey, Trenton enjoys a prime location that is within an hour’s drive of New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore. We are also in close proximity to destinations such as Six Flag Great Adventure and the quaint downtown of Princeton.

Major roadways provide easy access to our city, such as the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate Highways 195 and 295, U.S. Highways 130 and 206 and State Highways 33 and 29, as well as convenient rail access to New York City along the NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.

For more information on Hamilton please visit http://www.trentonnj.org/