After Miller-Meeks Letter, CMS Approves Bettendorf Facility for Seniors

Davenport - Today, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. announced the Centers for the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved UnityPoint Health’s application to open a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility in Bettendorf. 

The approval comes after Miller-Meeks led  the Iowa delegation in urging CMS to approve UnityPoint Health’s application. Approval of the Bettendorf location is critical for Iowa seniors as UnityPoint Health plans to submit applications for additional PACE locations in Waterloo and Hiawatha.

“I am thrilled CMS heeded our calls to approve UnityPoint Health’s Bettendorf location,” said Rep. Miller-Meeks. “PACE centers are a vital lifeline for Iowa seniors who wish to live on their own while still having access to nursing home and healthcare services. In Congress, I will continue to fight for Iowa seniors to ensure they receive the quality healthcare they deserve.”  

“We are thankful that CMS approved our application to open a new PACE facility in Bettendorf,” said Matt Swanstrom, Executive Director of UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care. “We look forward to providing coordinated health and wellbeing care for eligible seniors living in the area to help them live at home for as long as safely possible.”

Located at 2119 Kimberly Road in Bettendorf, the facility plans to have a medical clinic, day center, therapy gym, and other amenities for local seniors. 

UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care – Bettendorf will begin serving eligible seniors on November 1.

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