Ascension Living HOPE

For PACE® services in Sedgwick County, Kansas, HOPE provides care in the home and in the community. For hearing impaired connection: TTY 800-776-3777.

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PACE® provides community-based medical and supportive services to people age 55 or older who are struggling to maintain their independence and safety at home.  At PACE®, our goal is to help participants stay strong and healthy in the place they call home, whether that be a house, apartment or with family.

From managing medical appointments to providing transportation, and a variety of social activities, our dedicated team of health care professionals helps participants manage their complex health care needs.

What is PACE—and how can it help you stay living at home?

A closer look at how we help seniors with chronic conditions remain independent through comprehensive, coordinated care and services.

PACE® service highlights include:

Transportation

  • To and from our Day Center
  • To and from medical appointments

Medical

  • Primary and specialty care
  • Prescription medications with no copay
  • Dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, audiologist
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Durable medical equipment
  • Emergency and urgent care
  • In-home clinical assistance

Care and support

  • Personal care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Dietary & meals (food access)
  • Behavioral health counseling
  • Ongoing, supportive case management
  • Recreational / social activities
  • Memory care 

For more information about Ascension Living HOPE, visit ascensionliving.org/hope

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