About St. Paul's PACE San Diego
St. Paul's PACE in Downtown San Diego is a comprehensive program that provides coordinated medical and social services to seniors over 55 with chronic conditions. Established in 2008, it was the first PACE program in San Diego County. The program offers a wide range of services, including primary care, therapy, wellness programs, in-home care, daily activities, and transportation to and from appointments. For seniors with Medi-Cal and no share of cost, all St. Paul's PACE services are free. Reviews of the program are mixed. While some members praise the high-quality care and recommend the program, others find the system confusing and difficult to navigate, especially for older, low-income individuals. Some have also had negative experiences with the PACE drivers, who have been described as "jerks" and unwilling to accommodate the needs of members. Overall, St. Paul's PACE appears to provide a valuable service to seniors in the San Diego area, but there is room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness and customer service.
the pace driver today was such a jerk. He parked behind a handicap spot rather than IN the handicap spot. So I pull into the handicap spot and there are 2 spots to wheel someone up the harborview assisted living. He told me to get out of the spot. I said you can take your guy right there. It was a complete straight shot for him. He said NO!!! I had to move and he needed to be right where my car was. Which was NOT true. Stupidly I moved. And to the middle of the street attempting to squeeze my dad with a walker between 2 cars and up a small bump since he was exhausted and upset with his dementia causing him to be angry. The driver of the Pace vehicle said, " That's a handicap spot. Do you have a handicap placard?" I do. And what a J E R K he was. So I will complain as it is very difficult to deal with my barely walking father rather than his guy in a wheel chair who was slumped over and doesn't say a word.
only been a few times but I'm am treated so well by the staff.