Exercise at Your Own PACE

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At CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), promoting independence, safety, and overall wellness is at the heart of what we do. One of the offerings that supports this mission is our Open Gym—a space located at each of CenterLight’s 11 PACE centers and is designed specifically for our participants to exercise, rebuild strength, and move at their own pace.

What makes this program truly special? In addition to the Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Thereapy (OT) services they receive as part of their care plan, participants can also use the Open Gym whenever it works best for them.* Whether they prefer working out before or after lunch, the gym is open throughout the day* to accommodate their schedule.

What is the Open Gym?

The Open Gym is an in-house fitness and rehabilitation space within the CenterLight PACE centers. It provides access to a range of advanced equipment like:

Participants can use the gym independently on their own time or as part of their personalized care plan, always under the guidance of licensed physical and occupational therapists. The focus is on:

  • Building strength and endurance
  • Improving flexibility and mobility
  • Enhancing transfer skills and balance.

Group Therapy: Healing Together

In addition to PT and OT services, CenterLight PACE supports independent exercises at the open gym. The CenterLight Rehabilitation Team also offers therapist-led group sessions that participants are welcome to attend. These sessions promote:

  • Mobility
  • Emotional health
  • Social engagement.

Participants can choose between joining a group or working out solo in the gym - whatever works best for them.

For CenterLight Participants: Come When You’re Ready

The Open Gym at CenterLight PACE gives you the space, equipment, and support to work out how you want when you want. No waiting, no rigid schedules, just freedom to move on your own terms in a safe, welcoming environment. Please speak to your care team for more information.

*During the PACE center’s operating hours.

CenterLight Healthcare PACE is committed to providing accurate health-related information to help individuals live well, stay healthy and make well-informed healthcare decisions. Information in this material is strictly educational. We recommend that users consult with their medical provider regarding their care.

This blog post is written by Brian Sidiski, Vice President of Care Delivery Operations at CenterLight Healthcare PACE.

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Updated June 24, 2025

CenterLight Healthcare has an approved PACE contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and NY State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Enrollment in CenterLight Healthcare PACE depends on renewal of its contract with CMS and NYSDOH. Participants may be fully and personally liable for the cost of unauthorized or out-of-PACE program agreement services. Upon enrollment, the PACE program will be the participant’s sole service provider. Participants will have access to all services needed as identified by the Interdisciplinary Team, but not to a specific provider of these services. Please contact us for more information.

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