LOWELL TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Care Resources with the 2025 Brick Award on February 27.
The Brick Award honors organizations improving the economic base within the greater Lowell community, making an investment to grow their organization and creating vibrancy within the community. The program is for people 55 years and older. It promotes independent living so that people don't have to be placed in nursing homes. Construction of a $7.1 million, 16,500-square-foot facility was completed last fall in Lowell Township. When it is at capacity, the new Care Resources facility at 11730 Fulton St. E will employ 30 team members who can serve up to 125 participants from the greater Lowell community, northern Kent County and Barry and Ionia counties.
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“We are humbled and honored by this recognition from the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce,” Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Smith said. “The entire community has embraced us since the moment we began considering this new location. Our new day center will allow us to better provide wrap-around support services to participants and their caregivers without needing to drive into Grand Rapids.”
Care Resources will receive the award during the Chamber’s Annual Gathering of the Membership on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, or PACE®, which is funded by Medicare and Medicaid to provide affordable medical care and home health services to eligible older adults. Participants are at the center of all services, which include:
- A full-service medical clinic, including medical specialists
- Rehabilitation services and a therapy gym
- Nutrition services
- Recreational opportunities
- Social services
- Dementia care
- Home health care and support services
- Transportation to and from the day center and to specialty appointments
Individuals who are interested in receiving services are encouraged to inquire now. To qualify for PACE services, participants can be referred to Care Resources by physicians, hospitals, family members and other organizations or community members. Self-referrals are welcomed as well. Individuals who are 55 years or older must meet nursing facility medical eligibility standards.
As a federal- and state-funded program, PACE uses Medicare and Medicaid funds to cover all medically necessary care and services. For most people, there are little to no deductibles or co-pays. Individuals can also pay for PACE services privately.
To discuss eligibility and rates, individuals are encouraged to schedule a personal tour by contacting Care Resources at 616.913.2006 or info@CareResources.org.
Established in 2006, Care Resources is a nonprofit partnership between Holland Home, Reliance Community Care Partners, Dominican Sisters-Grand Rapids, University of Michigan Health-West and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
About Care Resources
Care Resources is a community-based program for people 55 years or older that promotes healthy, independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement. The Care Resources team of healthcare professionals works with older adults and their families to develop a comprehensive care plan — helping participants to make medical decisions every step of the way. For more information, visit CareResources.org.
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