Saint Francis LIFE

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Saint Francis LIFE understands that everyday activities and managing medical care can become difficult for seniors. We are dedicated to helping seniors living in New Castle County, Delaware, remain independent and live at home with assistance from our team of compassionate healthcare experts. Services are provided at our LIFE center and in the community at no cost to seniors who qualify.

Saint Francis LIFE is Delaware’s only Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Saint Francis LIFE provides compassionate, comprehensive care for each participant using an interdisciplinary team approach. This unique model of care allows LIFE to treat the whole person. Every day, the center’s interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers discuss the participant's customized care plan in an effort to improve health outcomes and quality of life for the participant. We value caregivers as partners in care.

Trinity Health PACE is the largest provider of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) services in the country with 13 PACE Organizations operating in nine states. PACE is designed to provide the entire continuum of care and services to frail seniors, helping them to maintain their independence in their home and community for as long as possible.

Trinity Health PACE organizations are nationally recognized providing comprehensive medical, health, recreational, and social services designed specifically for each participant in an effort to promote independence at home.  

To receive PACE services individuals must meet the following conditions:

• Be at least 55 years old
• Live is the PACE service area
• Be able to live safely in the community with assistance
• Meet the state's nursing facility level of care

PACE Organization's use an interdisciplinary team approach to provide all health, medical and social services necessary to restore and preserve the participant's level of well-being.  IDT's are composed of a primary care physician, nurse, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist or activity coordinator, dietitian, PACE center supervisor, home care liaison, health workers/aids, or their representatives, and drivers or their representatives.

IDT evaluates the needs of each individual and develops an individualized plan of care (POC) consistent with the participant's goals and needs. During a center visit, participants may be seen in the clinic for a medical evaluation, the gym for PT or OT exercises, and participate in the recreational activities of the day. They receive a light breakfast and a full lunch while in the center. The fleet of transportation vehicles are available to transport to the center, to home or to any external provider visits.  Depending on the situation, a participant may have home care aides, home nursing visits or a house call from their Primary Care Provider. All services are focused on maintaining the participant in the community and as independent as possible.  

Trinity Health PACE Organizations are located in the following states:

• Alabama – Mercy LIFE of Alabama
• Delaware – Saint Francis LIFE
• Indiana – Saint Joseph PACE
• Massachusetts – Mercy LIFE of Massachusetts
• Michigan – LifeCircles PACE
• New Jersey – LIFE St. Francis & Trinity Health LIFE New Jersey
• New York – Catholic Health LIFE & Eddy Senior Care
• North Carolina – LIFE St. Joseph of the Pines
• Pennsylvania – LIFE St. Mary, Mercy LIFE PA and Mercy LIFE – West Philadelphia

Trinity Health PACE is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic Health System in the nation. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.