You are eligible for Riverside PACE:

• If you are age 55 or older
• Able to live safely in the community
• Live in the Riverside PACE service area: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson or lower York County.
• Qualify for nursing home-level of care by Virginia UAI assessment

Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument
A Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) is a form used by the Department of Social Services and the local Department of Health to assess an individual’s need for nursing home level of care.

For more information on how to schedule an assessment, contact the Department of Social Services in your area as listed below:

Newport News Department of Social Services
Adult Services
757-926-6387 or 757-926-6535

Peninsula Health District (area of coverage includes Newport News, York County and Poquoson)
Community Nursing Services
(757) 594-8849

Hampton Department of Social Services
Adult Services
(757) 728-2120

Hampton Health Department
Community Health Nurse
757-727-1172 ext. 21704