A day in the life of a PACE Southeast Michigan participant

November 2026

What to expect when you visit one of our health centers

PACE Southeast Michigan’s health centers serve as one-stop shops for the support and services our participants need. Our centers provide the convenient care and opportunities for seniors to find belonging.

All the while, family and caregivers can have peace of mind that their loved one is in the care of our expert team. Participants can utilize our centers as much or as little as they need, though our team recommends coming in at least once a week.

Participants who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid receive all our services at no out-of-pocket cost. If you’re interested in our program but don’t know what to expect, here’s what a day in the life of one of our participants might look like:

A morning of breakfast with friends and the care you need

Most participants arrive at their health center between 9 and 10 a.m. Whether they arrive on one of our buses or come with their own transportation, they’re met with a hot breakfast and a team ready to serve them.

For many of our participants, a morning at their center includes a meal with friends and an appointment with our clinic or rehab staff.

In our clinics, participants can see their physician, nurse or meet with a rotating specialty service like podiatry, dentistry, speech pathology and wound care.

Participants can use our rehab gyms as a place to get exercise or work toward a specific goal with support from our physical and occupational therapists.

Getting the care, socialization you need in the afternoon

Clinic, rehab and specialty appointments continue through the afternoon.

Participants also use the afternoon to enjoy a hot or cold lunch and participate in activities run by our life enrichment team. Depending on how participants feel, low-energy activities like crafts and movies are available alongside more social activities like clubs and field trips. Our team makes sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Most of our participants head home around 3 p.m. by boarding one of our buses or taking their own transportation.

Our team makes sure participants have whatever they need for the evening before they head home. Depending on need, this could include at-home activities, exercise homework from our rehab team or dinner.

To learn more about PACE Southeast Michigan, click here to visit our enrollment page or call us at 855-445-4554.