For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Ale Soto

Referral and Outreach Specialist

PACE of Southwest Michigan

(269) 408‑4322, ext. 4350

alesoto@paceswmi.org

www.paceswmi.org

PACE OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN NEW NILES FACILITY

New Location to Increase Program’s Capacity to Serve Adults 55+

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 11th, 2026

 

NILES, MI PACE of Southwest Michigan will be opening the doors to its new day center in the heart of downtown Niles in June 2026. This expansion involved a complete renovation of the property at 60 E Main Street to include an adult day center and a primary care clinic. It will be the organization's second location in Southwest Michigan, providing eligible adults 55+ with support services to help them remain independent in their homes. This expansion will allow the program to serve up to 150 more participants and will create more than 10 jobs. 

 

The new center is located within half a mile of multiple senior apartment complexes in Niles, 5.5 miles from the neighboring community of Buchanan, and within 15 miles of the Cass County communities of Dowagiac, Cassopolis, and Edwardsburg, all of which are in PACE of Southwest Michigan’s current service area.

 

The new center will offer the same services as PACE of Southwest Michigan’s current center in St. Joseph, including a medical clinic, therapy gym, weekday activities, and meals for participants. Executive Director Mike Zdrodowski, commented on the new location: “We’re excited to expand the PACE program to serve more people in southern Berrien and Cass counties. Our Niles location will help more seniors continue living independently in the homes they love. We look forward to building new relationships and supporting older adults.” 

 

Join PACE of Southwest Michigan and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber on June 25th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM for a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the new expansion and renovation. Remarks will begin at 3:15PM.

 

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About PACE of Southwest Michigan

PACE of Southwest Michigan is a healthcare program for older adults who wish to remain in their homes as they age. PACE provides medical and therapeutic care, including in-home assistance, medications, and transportation to medical appointments. PACE also provides socialization through its day center services, while partnering with families to support continued care for their loved ones at home. PACE of Southwest Michigan is funded largely by Medicare and Medicaid with a private pay option available.



PACE of Southwest Michigan opened the Day Center in St. Joseph, Michigan in Sep. 2012 and has since served more than 800 total participants. In 2025, PACE underwent a new partnership consisting of Brio Living Services and Region IV Area Agency on Aging. PACE of Southwest Michigan is a part of the PACE Association of Michigan, and the National PACE Association. For more information, visit paceswmi.org.

 

About the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.

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