Benefits & Services

Bakersfield PACE provides a caring network of medical and social services which promotes independence, dignity and pride and enables our Members to live at home in the community with friends and family. Bakersfield PACE provides a complete program of healthcare and wellness services in Kern and Tulare. Our goal is to help seniors live independently in their homes, as an alternative to living in a nursing home. Healthcare services include preventative, primary and acute medical services, and long-term care.

Medical Benefits

• Primary doctor care
• Specialty doctor care
• Acute hospital care
• Emergency care
• Dentistry
• Nursing care
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Audiology and hearing
• Prescription drugs
• Durable medical equipment and supplies
• Mental health services
• Eye care including glasses
• Diagnostic tests and lab services

Health Wellness Services

• Social services
• Nutrition services
• Meals
• Counseling
• Recreational exercise
• Chaplain/Spiritual Care

Assistance with
Daily Living

• Transportation
• Appointment escorts
• Personal care
• Dressing
• Bathing
• Meal-preparation
• Hair care
• Light housework
• Laundry
• Medication reminders
• Shopping

Recreational Activities

The Bakersfield PACE center have daily activities that will help with social health of our members. Some of these activities will include:

• Exercise classes
• Bingo
• Board games
• Music and dancing
• Entertainment
• Field trips
• And much more