LIFE: A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Lutheran Senior LIFE (LIFE) is a health insurance program delivering all healthcare services to seniors with chronic care needs. In addition, the program ensures participants can live independently in their home for as long as possible. We are conveniently located in Jersey City, next door to the Jersey City Medical Center.
When LIFE opened in the fall of 2010, it introduced Hudson County seniors to an innovative approach to healthcare known as “PACE” (the federally-recognized Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).
How Does it Work?
At Lutheran Senior LIFE we provide the healthcare services you as a participant may need–including access to doctors, nurses, therapies, social interactivity, and well-balanced meals. Dependent on your level of mobility, we either transport you to our center or bring these services directly to you in your home.
LIFE offers a comprehensive, team approach to your healthcare. Once enrolled, the LIFE team assesses each participant’s unique medical, emotional, and social needs in order to build a care plan just for you.
Additionally, our participants must receive all needed healthcare, including primary care and specialist physician services (other than emergency services) from Lutheran Senior LIFE and our staff or from an entity authorized by Lutheran Senior LIFE.
Our participants thrive in our community-centered program. LIFE care plans provide structured routines and planned group activities—all in a positive and supportive environment.
Who Is Eligible?
You or a family member or friend might be eligible to enroll in Lutheran Senior LIFE if they are:
- 55 years of age or older
- Live in Hudson County within these zip codes: North Bergen 07047, Guttenberg 07093, Bayonne 07002, Union City 07087, Hoboken 07030, Weehawken 07086, Jersey City 07302, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07310, 07311 West New York 07093, and Secaucus 07094
- Certified by the state at a nursing home level of care
- Assessed by our care team and able to live safely at home at the time of enrollment
There are no financial eligibility requirements. However, many participants are enrolled in Medicare and qualify for Medicaid.
Lutheran Senior LIFE does not discriminate in the delivery of services based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disabilities, or source of payment.
Who Pays?
If you are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, all Lutheran Senior LIFE provided services are covered at no additional cost. For individuals who do not have both Medicare and Medicaid, there may be costs associated with this program. We also accept private pay clients. Participants may also be fully and personally liable for the costs of unauthorized or out-of-LIFE program agreement services.