Horizon PACE

The program coordinates preventive, primary, urgent, and long-term care services so that participants can continue living independently in their homes and community rather than requiring institutional care. Horizon PACE also functions as a health plan for seniors, many of whom are Medicare and Medicaid eligible, relieving family members of the burden of navigating multiple disconnected providers. The parent organization, Horizon Health, has over 25 years of experience providing care and is the largest provider of adult day health care services in Kentucky, serving more than 2,500 patients per day across 89 counties. The average client is 72 years old with multiple chronic conditions. Horizon has opened multiple PACE locations and is expanding services. The Jamestown, TN location represents an extension of their service area. For nurses, Horizon PACE offers a role centered on coordinated, interdisciplinary care management rather than traditional acute care, with an emphasis on helping elderly participants maintain independence and quality of life.

Horizon's mission centers on providing peace, comfort, safety, and care for the loved ones of the families they serve. The organization is committed to filling the healthcare gap for individuals who do not require 24-hour nursing care but need assistance to remain in their homes and community. They emphasize coordinated care that relieves family caregivers of the confusion and frustration of dealing with multiple providers and disconnected care. Their values include individualized care, community-based living, and comprehensive support for seniors with chronic conditions.