Hospice Savannah celebrated the grand opening of its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility, The Kole Center for PACE Georgia, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 10 at its Eisenhower campus.

The new facility marks an important milestone in expanding access to innovative, community-based healthcare for older adults throughout the state of Georgia. Through PACE Georgia, eligible seniors have access to comprehensive medical care, supportive services, and coordinated assistance designed to help them live safely and independently in their home while avoiding unnecessary hospital and emergency room visits.

Georgia's entry into the PACE program makes it the 34th state in the nation to offer these services, representing a significant step forward in expanding healthcare for older adults and their families. PACE Georgia in Savannah, will be the first site to open in the state.

"The addition of Georgia as the 34th state to offer PACE services is an exciting milestone for PACE and the communities we serve," said Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National PACE Association (NPA). "It reflects the continued growth of a proven model that enables older adults to live independently in their communities for as long as possible through coordinated, comprehensive care while providing support and peace of mind for families and caregivers."

The Kole Center for PACE Georgia will serve as a center for interdisciplinary care, bringing together healthcare professionals and support services to address participants' medical, social, and personal needs.

The PACE model emphasizes preventive care, individualized treatment plans, and coordinated services that support the overall health and well-being of older adults.

With the launch of PACE Georgia, Hospice Savannah is helping bring a proven model of comprehensive, person-centered care to the state, offering older adults and their families additional support, resources, and opportunities to age with dignity and independence.

For more information, please visit pacegeorgia.org, the National PACE Association (npaonline.org), or call 912-612-7223.