Who Can Join Community Life?
We serve individuals who are
- At least 55 years of age
- Eligible for Medicaid or able to pay privately
- Determined to be clinically eligible for our program
- Living within our service area
- Able to live safely in their home with our services
How do I enroll in Community LIFE?
Call us at 1-866-419-1693 and ask to speak to an Enrollment Coordinator. Our staff will fully explain the
program. If you are interested, we will schedule a home visit to assess your needs
and initiate the application process.
How much does it cost?
If participants are eligible for Medicaid, there is no cost for the program.
There are no co-pays or deductibles. If a person does not qualify for
Medicaid, there is an option to private pay.
What services does Community LIFE provide?
The Community LIFE services include: All medical and hospital care, prescriptions,
adult day care, social services, in-home support and services, physical
and occupational therapies, medical supplies and durable medical equipment,
transportation, meals, podiatry, optometry, and audiology.
What goes on at the Day Center?
The Day Center provides on-site medical and nursing care, plus rehabilitation
therapy. This is where participants can see or talk to the doctor or nurses.
The Day Center is also a place for seniors to socialize, participate in
activities, special programs and entertainment, and share meals. The center
has a large activity area complete with fireplace and a personal care
shower area, which also boasts a whirlpool, a favorite of the participants.
The services of a beautician are also available.
Can I continue to see my own family doctor?
The Community LIFE program includes an on-site medical doctor at the Day
Center, which has a state-of-the-art medical clinic. People who join Community
LIFE are asked to change their primary care doctor to the Community LIFE
medical staff.
What happens if I need to see a specialist?
If you need to see a specialist, such as a cardiologist or an orthopedic
specialist, our medical staff will make the arrangements and Community
LIFE can provide the transportation, if needed.
What if I have an emergency?
Community LIFE participants and families are given the phone number of
the on-call medical staff for emergencies that occur after hours and on
weekends/holidays. If there is an emergency, call 911. Community LIFE
pays for emergency services and hospital care.
What happens if I join Community LIFE and I don't like it? Will
I be able to quit?
Community LIFE is a program of choice, and you may disenroll from the
program if you wish. Our social worker will assist you in returning to
the services you were receiving before enrolling in Community LIFE.
Does anyone live at Community LIFE?
No one lives at Community LIFE. Our participants live in their own homes,
or with family members.
What happens if I am no longer able to stay in my home?
Community LIFE will do everything possible to keep you in your own home.
However, if you are no longer able to remain safely in your own home,
Community LIFE will assist in finding an alternative housing arrangement,
or if absolutely necessary, placement in a nursing facility.
Community LIFE is a replication of PACE. What is PACE?
Our program is a nationally-recognized model of care known as PACE (Program
of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). PACE programs keep frail older
adults as healthy as possible, while remaining in their community by providing
very extensive preventative health and social services. The first PACE
program began at On Lok Senior Health Services in San Fransisco and there
are currently more than 30 PACE programs across the country. For more
information about the PACE model of care, please refer to the National
PACE Association website at www.npaonline.org.
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