named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Grievance and Appeal Process
Formal process allowing participants to file complaints or appeal coverage decisions, with protections against retaliation and support for resolution
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Comprehensive managed care program providing medical, social, and long-term care services to frail elderly individuals to help them remain in their communities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Adult Day Health Care Programs 2 activities
- Operates PACE Centers and alternative care settings for elderly individualsOperates 11 PACE Centers and one owned alternative care setting across multiple counties in the New York metropolitan area, providing a smaller environment for socialization, personal care, therapeutic recreation, and meals. These sites serve over 6,000 individuals and support communication in 75 languages and dialects.
- Provides comprehensive medical and supportive services through PACE programDelivers on-site primary and specialty medical care, nursing, rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, speech), nutritional counseling, diagnostics, medications, medical equipment, hospital care, and 24/7 emergency services to elderly participants. Care is coordinated through an interdisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, dietitians, and therapists.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Coordinates long-term home and community-based care for elderly and disabled individualsProvides long-term home care services including personal care aides, assistance with meals and shopping, CDPAS, therapeutic home modifications, and transportation to medical appointments and day centers. Offers care management and coordination through a network of over 4,000 external providers and specialists.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosts recreational, cultural, and social engagement programsOrganizes daily and seasonal activities including arts and crafts, games, holiday celebrations, field trips, cultural programs (e.g., Holi, Diwali, Eid), summer carnivals, discussion groups, beauty/salon services, and Centenarian Day celebrations. Also showcases participant artwork in public exhibits.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides nutrition services and food support initiativesOffers individualized nutrition planning based on health conditions and food preferences, serves nutritious meals at day centers, and conducts seasonal events like Thanksgiving Farmers Markets where participants "shop" for culturally meaningful foods. Also launched emergency food distribution through the “Care in Every Package” initiative during federal funding disruptions.
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Medicare Counseling and Assistance 1 activity
- Supports family caregivers and participant benefit accessOffers respite care services to support family caregivers during vacations or other absences and provides assistance with enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, and other entitlement programs to maximize benefits for participants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers participant grievance and appeal processesOperates a formal grievance process allowing participants to file oral or written complaints about service delivery or quality of care, with responses provided within 15 days for home care issues and resolution within 30 days for others. Offers an internal appeal process for service denials, reductions, or terminations, with expedited appeals processed within 72 hours if health is at serious risk.
- Maintains approved PACE contracts with federal and state agenciesHolds an approved Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), enabling comprehensive service delivery and reimbursement under the PACE model.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$336.71M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$336.71M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$336.71M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$49.07M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$67.70M
Cash$79K
Investments$0
Liabilities$67.70M
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TARA BUONOCORE-RUT | PRESIDENT/CEO | 12 | $1.98M |
| LENY TIRTASAPUTRA | CFO | 12 | $922K |
| SHAUN RUSKIN | EXEC. VP, CSO THRU JUNE 2024 | 12 | $612K |
| DAVID SILVA MOJICA | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 12 | $494K |
| ALICIA NELSON-JONES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 12 | $391K |
| JEANNIE DOHERTY-BENCKWIT | VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 12 | $384K |
| EMINA TABAKOVIC | VP OF OPERATIONS | 12 | $382K |
| JUSTIN WALTER | VP OF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | 12 | $381K |
| GILDA ST FLEUR | VP OF QUALITY | 12 | $375K |
| ALIONA COCHIORVA VP OF | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THRU DEC 2024 | 12 | $331K |
board members · 10
- FRED SGANGA — TRUSTEE
- HARVEY ISHOFSKY — VICE CHAIRMAN
- HOWARD KRAIN — TRUSTEE
- KENNETH ZUCKERBROT — ASST SEC/TREASURER, THRU NOV 2024
- MICHAEL R POTACK — CHAIRMAN
- MYRON SCHLANGER — SECRETARY
- NEIL HEYMAN — TRUSTEE
- PALLAV RAGHUVANSHI — TRUSTEE
- RUSSELL D FISHER — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN KANTOR DDS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Assemblymember Ron Kim Government — Provided official citation recognizing CenterLight's Centenarian Day Celebration.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Approved PACE contract holder
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Federal agency with which CenterLight Healthcare holds an approved PACE contract.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Has an approved PACE contract with CMS to operate the program under federal and state regulations.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Has an approved PACE contract with CMS.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Has an approved PACE contract with CenterLight Healthcare
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Holds an approved PACE contract with CMS
- Medicaid Government — State and federally funded program providing coverage and external appeal pathways for eligible participants.
- Medicare Government — Federal program coordinating coverage, appeals, and quality oversight for enrolled participants.
- NY State Department of Health Government — Approved PACE contract holder
- NY State Department of Health Government — Has an approved PACE contract with CenterLight Healthcare
- NY State Department of Health Government — Has an approved PACE contract with NYSDOH to operate the program in New York State.
- NY State Department of Health Government — Has an approved PACE contract with NYSDOH.
- NY State Department of Health Government — Holds an approved PACE contract with NYSDOH
- NY State Department of Health Government — State agency with which CenterLight Healthcare holds an approved PACE contract.
- New York Independent Assessor (NYIA) Government — Conducts eligibility assessments for individuals enrolling in CenterLight PACE under New York State guidelines.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Regulatory partner for grievance resolution, appeals oversight, and compliance with state health standards.
- News 12 the Bronx Partner — Covered CenterLight PACE's Cinco de Mayo celebration.
- Senator John Liu Government — Issued a Senate Proclamation declaring July 16th as CenterLight Centenarian Day.
- The Bronx Times Partner — Featured CenterLight PACE in coverage on expanding healthcare access for older adults.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts virtual tours of CenterLight Healthcare facilities.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aging in Place Through Community-Integrated Servicesmethodology: home-based_careBy providing home-based and community-integrated long-term care services, the organization supports aging in place and preserves independence, because removing the need for facility-based care reduces disruption and maintains social and environmental continuity for elderly participants.
- Culturally Congruent and Emotionally Meaningful Caremethodology: culturally_congruent_careBy incorporating culturally meaningful practices—such as culturally tailored food distribution and intimate care settings—the organization enhances dignity, belonging, and emotional well-being, because care that reflects identity and fosters connection improves engagement and quality of life beyond clinical metrics.
- Interdisciplinary Team-Based Care Coordinationmethodology: interdisciplinary_team_care_coordinationBy using an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and co-manage all aspects of care, the organization produces more integrated and person-centered outcomes for elderly individuals needing long-term services, because collaboration across health, social, and rehabilitative disciplines ensures comprehensive and responsive support.
- PACE Model of Integrated Caremethodology: PACE modelBy delivering comprehensive, coordinated care through an Interdisciplinary Team within a community-based PACE model, the organization enables elderly individuals to remain in their homes and avoid institutionalization, because integrated medical, social, and therapeutic services address holistic needs in a personalized, non-institutional setting.