Program Provides Coordinated Care to Eligible Older Adults, Helps Delay or Avoid Long-Term Nursing Home Care

January 8, 2026

(TRENTON) – Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman today announced that New Jersey has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to care for older adults by awarding funding to Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organizations to serve residents in every county across New Jersey.

PACE provides individuals aged 55 years and older who meet clinical eligibility with comprehensive medical and social services to help them remain in their homes and continue living in the community. Each PACE participant receives customized care that is planned and delivered by a coordinated, interdisciplinary team of professionals. The care is provided in both home- and community-based settings.

“At the beginning of Governor Murphy’s administration, we committed to expanding PACE statewide so that more older residents could access the care they need while remaining in their communities. It is with great pride and gratitude that I can now say we have fulfilled that commitment,” said Commissioner Adelman. “With the right support, older adults can continue living at home and in their communities, which we know can lead to better health, greater independence and an improved quality of life. PACE helps adults 55 years and older who need a nursing home level of care and is covered by Medicaid and Medicare. I encourage anyone who can benefit from PACE services to contact the PACE agency in their area for more information on how to enroll.”

“This achievement marks a major step forward in our vision to provide comprehensive, statewide access to PACE for all older adults, a priority for Human Services since the start of the Murphy Administration,” said Deputy Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire. “PACE provides vital health and social services that can help individuals remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible, delaying or avoiding the need for nursing home care altogether—something we know families prefer.”

Human Services partners with community organizations to provide PACE services. The Department identified PACE organizations earlier this year to cover the remaining four counties without a PACE program. WelbeHealth was selected to cover Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties, and Senior LIFE plans to serve Hunterdon County. The time it takes for PACE organizations to receive CMS approval and be licensed by the State to open and operate varies. On average, the permitting, licensing, construction and final inspections by state and federal officials take 18 to 24 months. As a result, the opening of new sites will be staggered in areas that have been awarded but are not yet serving residents.

For a complete list of PACE agencies, click here or see below:

Fully operational PACE centers:

·       AtlantiCare LIFE Connection: Located in Atlantic City, it serves residents of Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

·       BoldAge PACE: Located in Lakehurst, it serves all zip codes in Ocean County.

·       BoldAge PACE: Located in Oceanport, it serves all zip codes in Monmouth County.

·       Capital Health LIFE (Living Independently For Elders), operated by Capital Health Medical Center. Located in Bordentown, the center serves all individuals who reside in Mercer County and those who reside in Burlington County with one of the following zip codes: 08015, 08016, 08022, 08060, 08068, 08505, 08515, 08518, 08554.

·        Inspira LIFE : Located in Vineland and Williamstown, it is operated by Inspira Health Network and serves all of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. 

·        Lutheran Senior LIFE: Located on the grounds of Jersey City Medical Center, it serves most of Hudson County, including residents of these zip codes: 07002, 07030, 07047, 07086, 07087, 07093, 07094, 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07310, 07311.

·        Trinity Health LIFE New Jersey: Located in Pennsauken, it serves individuals residing in most Camden County communities, as well as some in Burlington County, including addresses with these zip codes: 08052, 08065, 08076, 08077.

Awardees in the process of building their centers in designated counties:

·       BoldAge PACE in Middlesex County will serve residents from a site being developed in East Brunswick.

·       Senior LIFE will serve residents of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties from a site being developed in Bridgewater and will also serve residents of Passaic County from a site to be built in Wayne.

·       WelbeHealth will serve residents of Essex County from their Newark site and will serve residents of Sussex, Warren and Morris counties from a site to be developed; additionally, they will serve residents of Bergen County from a site being developed in Paramus.

PACE provides its participants with all services covered by Medicare and Medicaid, without the limitations normally imposed by these programs. It also provides any other services deemed necessary by the interdisciplinary team that would allow the participant to remain in the community. Services include, but are not limited to, primary care (including doctor, dental, and nursing services), prescription drugs, adult day health care, home and personal care services, nutrition services, hospital care, and nursing care, when needed. Transportation to and from the PACE center and all off-site care appointments is also provided. A participant’s care plan usually integrates some home care services from the team with several visits each week to the PACE center, which serves as the hub for medical care, rehabilitation, social activities and dining.

To participate in the program, an individual must be 55 years of age or older, meet clinical eligibility, be able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment with the help of PACE services, and must reside in the service area of the program.

“Having the ability to remain at home provides many health benefits for older residents. Much of our work at the Division of Aging Services focuses on programs and resources that can help older adults stay healthy and maintain their independence. Anyone interested in learning more about these services should visit our website at aging.nj.gov,” said Assistant Commissioner for Aging Services Louise Rush.