Basic Information:

• Name of center.
• Address.
•  Name of director.
• Contact information.
• Days and hours of operation.
• How long has the center been operating?
• Do they accommodate people on a part-time basis?
• Who sponsors/owns and manages the center?
• Are other organizations involved in the operations/services?
•  Is the center licensed or certified by a state regulatory agency, where available?    

Eligibility Requirements:

• What are the age requirements (if any)?
• Must participants live within a certain geographic area?
• Can the center accommodate specific needs related to memory loss, limited mobility, toileting, special diets, etc.?
• Does the center staff perform an assessment?
• Does the participant’s doctor need to submit information?

Programs and Services:
The following is a list of services that may be provided by many adult day services centers. Not all centers provide all services so be sure to ask which are available.

• Transportation to and from the center.
• Recreational programs.
• Art/music therapy.
• Occupational therapy.
• Speech therapy.
• Physical therapy.
• Exercise programs.
• Assistance with dressing/grooming/using the toilet.
• Laundry.Meals/snacks.
• Nutrition counseling.
• Health monitoring (blood pressure, blood sugar).
•  Medical assessment and treatment.
• Medication management.
• Social services.
• Special services related to a participant’s condition? (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease)

Costs:

• What are the fees and what do the fees include (e.g., meals, transportation)?
• What are the costs of those services/supplies not included in the daily fee?
• What forms of payment are accepted?
• Are any of the costs covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or other financial aid?
• Is there a required deposit? If so, how much?
• Who handles billing and applications with third-party payers such as long-term care insurers, VA, or Medicaid?

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