Fallon Health Expands Elder Care Access with First PACE Program in Southeastern Massachusetts

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New Dartmouth Location Opens with Powerful Community Conversation on Caregiving and Aging with Dignity

Dartmouth, Mass., Nov. 5, 2025―Fallon Health celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its Summit ElderCare® program in Dartmouth, bringing the first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to Southeastern Massachusetts. The opening event, Care begins here: A conversation about caregiving, convened state leaders, health care experts, and community advocates to spotlight the vital role family caregivers play and the transformative impact PACE has on older adults.

Held during National Family Caregivers Month, the event took place at Fallon Health’s newest Summit ElderCare location in Dartmouth and featured a compelling conversation about the challenges of caregiving and resources available to family caregivers. It also featured a special address from Governor Maura Healey, who emphasized the importance of expanding access to comprehensive services for older adults.

“In Massachusetts, we are committed to ensuring that our older residents can age with dignity, independence and peace of mind,” said Governor Healey. “Programs like Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare are lifelines for families—allowing older adults to age independently with access to high quality medical care, and giving caregivers the support they so urgently need. It’s great to see this innovative model expand in Southeastern Massachusetts, and we are proud to support Fallon Health’s efforts.”

Manny Lopes, President and CEO of Fallon Health, added insights on the impact of Summit ElderCare and the organization’s commitment to community-based care.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting people where they are—at home, in their communities, and with the support they need to thrive,” said Lopes. “Summit ElderCare is more than a program. It’s a promise to older adults and their caregivers that they’re not alone.”

Fallon Health has been providing care for older adults with complex medical needs—and the caregivers who support them—since 1995. Summit ElderCare, Fallon Health’s PACE program, is designed to help older adults live independently while receiving comprehensive medical care and social support. With 7 Summit ElderCare locations across Massachusetts—including the new location in Dartmouth—Fallon Health reinforces its longstanding commitment to innovative, community-based elder care.