Definitions of Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
Adult Day Care
Provides an organized program of services during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting the personal independence of older adults and promoting their social, physical, and emotional well-being. Services are provided in a home or center certified to meet state standards for Adult Day Care programs. Some facilities accept Alzheimer's patients.
Adult Day Health
Provides an organized day program of services in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting older adults’ personal independence, and promoting social, physical, and emotional well-being. Services must include health care services and a variety of program activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the participants, and referral to and assistance in using appropriate community resources.
How Will I Know Good Care is Being Provided?
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health providers must meet North Carolina State Standards for Certification. These standards are set by the Social Services Commission. The office of the Adult Day Care Consultant within the State Division of Aging and Adult Services is in charge of making sure the standards are followed. Routine monitoring of compliance is performed by Adult Day Care Coordinators located at county Departments of Social Services.
A single center may be certified to provide both Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health (which is more comprehensive and must offer health services in addition to other services). Adult Day Homes offer the same types of care, but are approved to care for less people.
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a national accreditation agency. If an Adult Day Care provider wants to serve the mentally disabled population through Medicaid, they are required to be accredited by CARF.
"When the service or program you choose is CARF-accredited, it means your provider has passed an in-depth review of its services. It is your assurance that the provider meets rigorous CARF guidelines for service and quality -- a qualified endorsement that your provider conforms to nationally and internationally recognized service standards and is focused on delivering the most favorable results for you." *CARF website
What Do I Look For When Choosing a Center?
The North Carolina Adult Day Services Association has developed some guidelines to help you make the best selection of an Adult Day Care or Adult Day Health center.
What Should I Expect to Pay for Service?
Costs vary from center to center. Adult Day Health may be more expensive due to the enhanced services offered. The Home and Community Care Block Grant funded centers may have a limited amount of funding available to help with the cost. Ask the service provider if financial assistance is available for the center you have chosen.
If you have long-term care insurance or regular health insurance, check your policy to see if any financial assistance is available.
If the person needing care has Alzheimer's, check with the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to see if help is available through Medicare and or Medicaid. Some centers also have contracts with the VA to provide care for qualifying veterans.
Specialized Adult Day Services
- A new designation of centers, called PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is now available in some parts of the state. PACE programs are housed in specially designed adult day centers. The PACE model was developed to address the needs of elderly and frail elderly individuals who want to remain in the community and receive home and community-based services rather than receive care in a nursing home. Once enrolled, the PACE Program provides all the medical care, social services, and personal care services required by the individual. PACE targets those with nursing home level needs, who are also dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid services,although other payment options may be accepted.
- A select group of Adult Day Centers are now approved to provide overnight respite services in the adult day setting. Regulations related to this type of care are being developed and eventually, more center may offer this option for caregivers.
Find a Center in Region J
Centers with an * beside them are not Home and Community Care Block Grant funded centers. However, they are certified per North Carolina law.
| Chatham |
Wes Care Senior Life Center *
Adult Day Care
618 N. 3rd Ave.
Siler City, NC 27344
919-742-2611
Sylvia Lowe
Capacity: 15
Map |
| Durham |
Durham Center for Senior Life Adult Day Health Center
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
406 Rigsbee Avenue, Suite 202
Durham, NC 27701
919-682-0215
Champe Revis
Capacity: 60
Map |
| Johnston |
Divine Destiny Adult Care Inc.
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
612 Powell Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-7144
Katrina Boylan
Capacity: 20
Map |
| Lee |
Christian Healthcare Adult Day Care *
Adult Day Care
507 N. Steele Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Wanda Marsh
919-775-5610
Capacity: 40
Map |
| Moore |
None at this time. |
| Orange |
Charles House Association *
Adult Day Care
109 Hillcrest Ave.
Carrboro, NC 27510
919-967-7570
Paul Klever
Capacity: 22
Map
Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
105 Meadowlands Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-245-2017
Alvonia Baldwin
Capacity: 29
Map |
| Wake |
Cary Total Life Center at Bond Park
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
110 Maury O'Dell
Cary, NC 27513
919-460-9008
Joan Kelly
Capacity: 29
Map
Family Circle Elder Care *
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
820 W Garner Road
Garner, NC 27529
919-773-1115
Olu Adebiyi
Capacity: 12
Map
The Glade Adult Day Care at Glenaire *
Adult Day Care
4000 Glenhope Ct.
Cary, NC 27511
919-447-4494
Emily Smith
Capacity: 21
Map
Resources For Seniors Total Life Center - Creedmoor Road
Adult Day Care
6612 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
919-676-5858
Michael Hardee
Capacity: 41
Map
Resources For Seniors Total Life Center - Cary at the Kirk O'Kildaire
Adult Day Care
200 High Meadow Road
Cary, NC 27511
919-467-6906
Hillary Dossett
Capacity: 29
Map
Resources For Seniors Total Life Center - Eastern Wake
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
323 Lake Drive
Wendell, NC 27591
919-713-1534
Sharon Conyers
Capacity: 25
Map
Resources For Seniors Total Life Center - Departure Drive
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
5124 Departure Drive #101
Raleigh, NC 27616
919-873-1870
Stella Ray
Capacity: 91
Map
Resources For Seniors Total Life Center - Garner
Adult Day Care
201 Methodist Drive
Garner, NC 27529
919-733-3790
Jennifer Murray
Capacity: 41
Map
Ruth Sheets Adult Day Care Center *
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
228 W. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-832-7227
Matt Frazier
Capacity: 16
Map
Sarah Care at Lake Boone Trail *
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
2245 Gateway Access Point, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC
919-746-7050
Marcia Jarrell
Capacity: 51
Map
Southeastern Wake ADC Center *
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
2034 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-231-2245
Rose Simmons
Capacity: 40
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Southeastern Adult Day Center*
Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health
3911 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-212-8580
Joyce Harper
Capacity: 20
Map
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Adult Care Connexion, Inc.*
Adult Day Care Home
109 Indian Trail
Wendell, NC 27591
919-365-4558
Patricia Jones
Capacity: 4
Map
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- For pictures of the facilities for Region J providers (Home and Community Care Block Grant funded programs), go to their webpage. Click on the provider for the county in which you need service.
* not Home and Community Care Block Grant funded centers
Find a Center in Other Areas of North Carolina
The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services has a statewide list of centers on their website.
Find a Center in Another County