Which statement reflects a goal of PACE?

• A. Maintenance of health, quality of life
• B. Maximizing hospital admissions
• C. Focusing solely on custodial care
• D. Eliminating home visits

Answer: (A)

PACE aims to keep frail older adults living in the community by providing comprehensive, coordinated care that maintains health and functioning and preserves quality of life. It combines medical, nursing, rehabilitative, social, and supportive services delivered through an interdisciplinary team, often with day-center care and regular home visits, to help people stay independent and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations or placement in a nursing facility.

That’s why the statement about maintaining health and quality of life best reflects PACE’s goal. It emphasizes keeping people well and living as fully as possible in their communities, rather than pursuing more hospitalizations, reducing services to custodial care only, or removing home-based care elements.