Resource: Health Center Stories: San Ysidro Health, CA
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Board of Directors
C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Clinicians
PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: Capital Link (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: The inclusion of a dedicated Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility within San Ysidro Health's Kimball-Highland project addresses the complex needs of seniors and enables them to live independently while accessing the comprehensive care they require. PACE programs can also be very financially sustainable, generating revenue that supports the broader mission of health centers while providing essential care to seniors. To learn more about the Kimball-Highland project and the benefits of PACE programs, please read the full case study here.
Resource Details: Through the strategic use of partnerships with aligned organizations, this ambitious initiative aims to create a vibrant, new community hub that integrates affordable housing, a modern senior center, and a comprehensive health care clinic. Notably, the inclusion of a dedicated Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility within this health center underscores the project’s holistic approach to community health. By offering a broad array of medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care services under one roof, the Kimball-Highland project addresses the complex needs of seniors, enabling them to live independently while accessing the comprehensive care they require.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Operations, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Patient Centered Medical Home, Practice Transformation, Health Equity, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Access to Care, Case Studies, Community Engagement, Health Care Facilities, Medical Home, Medicare, Older Adults (Elders/Elderly).This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.