WelbeHealth Expands PACE Access in Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties

Programs bring integrated care to seniors in growing and underserved communities

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the physician-led senior health services provider WelbeHealth announced the opening of two new centers in Elk Grove (Sacramento County) and San Bernardino (San Bernardino County). The launches reflect WelbeHealth's continued commitment to expanding access across California through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national Medicare and Medicaid program.

With two of the fastest-growing senior populations in California, Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties face an urgent need for high-quality, affordable senior care. Elk Grove, the second-largest city in Sacramento County, has grown to nearly 183,000 residents, with about 24% aged 55 and older. In San Bernardino, east of Los Angeles,  rates of chronic illness are among the highest in the state.

"At WelbeHealth, we lead with our values-driven culture and our commitment to quality and compliance," said Si France, MD, Founder and CEO of WelbeHealth. "As we expand into Elk Grove and San Bernardino, we're dedicated to giving these seniors the highest-quality care, offering them the chance to thrive at home, surrounded by the love and support of their community."

Together, these new centers will bring WelbeHealth's integrated PACE model, coordinating medical, social, and in-home support under one roof, to seniors who might otherwise go without consistent care.

"I am incredibly proud of our teams for expanding access to PACE for seniors in two areas of California where there is tremendous need," said Vaneesh Soni, MD, Chief Growth Officer at WelbeHealth. "With expected Medi-Cal eligibility changes in 2026, Elk Grove and San Bernardino residents will benefit more than ever from access to the proven PACE model, which helps seniors stay healthy in their communities while also saving taxpayer dollars."

PACE is a model of care, trusted for decades, that addresses the gaps left by the underfunded and fragmented long-term care system across California and the United States. By delivering comprehensive health and supportive services for seniors, PACE achieves higher median survival rates compared to nursing homes and waiver programs, even while serving a frailer population. PACE also saves taxpayers $10,000 per participant each year, in addition to providing better health outcomes.

About WelbeHealth
WelbeHealth is a physician-led public benefit company founded in 2015 that provides comprehensive health care services for seniors through a fully integrated program that includes medical and dental care, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral health services, transportation to medical appointments, meals, and personal care services. WelbeHealth addresses social determinants of health to help vulnerable seniors live safely and independently in their homes. Services are delivered through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national Medicare and Medicaid program. To learn more, visit www.welbehealth.com.

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