Southeast Kentucky Chamber Assists with Mountain View PACE Ribbon Cutting

PIKEVILLE, KY (June 11, 2024)—The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce assisted Mountain View PACE with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The ribbon cutting was held at their new facilities located at 419 Town Mountain Road.

The ribbon cutting ceremony featured speakers such as Kentucky State Senator Phillip Wheeler, Kentucky State Representative Ashely Tackett Laferty, and Governor Andy Beshear.

Mountain View PACE’s opening provides seniors in Pikeville and surrounding counties access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Seniors eligible for both Medicare & Medicaid can receive medical and support services at no cost.

The new 11,000 square-foot center includes a medical clinic with exam rooms, a kitchen, physical therapy studio, personal care rooms, and dining area for family-style meals. The program’s service area extends beyond Pikeville, providing high-quality in-center and at-home care to older adults throughout Eastern Kentucky. The program is set to open to the public on July 1.

PACE, already operating in 32 states and the District of Columbia, serves individuals aged 55 and older and is designed to address the unique needs of low-income seniors with chronic conditions. As a partner of One Senior Care, a leader in PACE programs across the country, Mountain View PACE is well-equipped to bring the benefits of the PACE program to Eastern Kentucky’s older adults, who face higher rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and vascular disease.

Through PACE, each participant works with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and support staff to manage existing health conditions and create a personalized care plan. Participants also have access to a wide spectrum of in-center and at-home services including personalized medical care, prescription drug assistance, transportation, social activities, and nursing care.

“Interest in personalized at-home and in-center care is only growing amongst Kentuckians. The PACE model of care can help these older adults age independently, with the support of their families and communities,” said Dr. James Rummel Jr., Medical Director at Mountain View PACE. “Mountain View PACE looks forward to leveraging our participant-first approach to meet the unique needs of participants across Eastern Kentucky.”

“Mountain View PACE is a great and much needed asset to our community,” said Southeast Kentucky Chamber President & CEO, Jordan Gibson. “We’re proud to support Mountain View PACE as they serve our community’s seniors.”

For more information on Mountain View PACE, please visit www.oneseniorcare.com.

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.
 

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