CenterLight Healthcare stands as a leading provider in the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), offering an extensive network of 11 PACE centers and specialized alternative care settings throughout the New York metropolitan area. Serving residents across the Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Nassau, Western Suffolk, and Westchester counties, CenterLight is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive care for seniors.
Understanding Alternative Care Settings within PACE
While traditional PACE centers offer a wide array of services in a communal setting, alternative care settings within the PACE program are designed to cater to participants who thrive in a more intimate and personalized environment. These settings provide a crucial option for seniors who may find larger centers overwhelming or who prefer a smaller, more community-focused care model.
Alternative care settings deliver essential PACE services, emphasizing socialization, personalized social services, personal care assistance, therapeutic recreation, and nutritious meals, all within a cozier atmosphere. It’s important to note that while these settings focus on creating a close-knit community, participants still have full access to the comprehensive healthcare services offered by CenterLight’s broader PACE network. This includes primary care physician services, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation therapies like physical and occupational therapy, which are conveniently accessible at our main PACE centers.
Jamaica South Asian Cultural Alternative Care Setting: A Model of Personalized Care
CenterLight Healthcare’s Jamaica South Asian Cultural Alternative Care Setting exemplifies the benefits of this model. This specialized setting offers a unique approach by integrating cultural sensitivity and tailored services within the alternative care framework. Located in Queens, it provides a welcoming and familiar environment for participants of South Asian heritage, ensuring culturally relevant activities, meals, and social interactions.
This model demonstrates how alternative care settings can be adapted to meet the diverse needs of the communities CenterLight serves, offering a more personalized and comfortable experience for participants while still maintaining the high standards of care expected from the PACE program. While the Jamaica location is highlighted for its cultural focus, all alternative care settings share the core principle of providing a smaller, more supportive community for participants.
Benefits of Choosing Alternative Care Settings in PACE
Opting for an alternative care setting within the PACE program offers several distinct advantages:
- Intimate Environment: The smaller scale fosters stronger relationships between participants and staff, creating a sense of community and belonging.
- Personalized Attention: With fewer participants, staff can provide more individualized attention to each person’s needs and preferences.
- Reduced Overstimulation: For seniors sensitive to noise and large groups, these settings offer a calmer and more relaxed atmosphere.
- Culturally Tailored Care: As seen with the Jamaica South Asian setting, alternative models can be customized to meet specific cultural or community needs.
Ultimately, CenterLight Healthcare’s alternative care settings within the PACE program represent a commitment to offering flexible and participant-centered care. By providing both traditional PACE centers and these smaller, specialized settings, CenterLight ensures that seniors have access to the type of environment that best supports their well-being and allows them to thrive within the PACE program.
For more information about CenterLight Healthcare’s PACE program and alternative care setting options, please contact us today.
