Finding adult day care in your area is easier than it might seem. Here are the most reliable ways to locate programs near you:
1. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Every county in the United States has an AAA. They maintain lists of licensed adult day care providers and can connect you with subsidized programs. Find your local AAA at eldercare.acl.gov or call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
2. Search your state's Medicaid provider directory If Medicaid coverage is a priority, search your state Medicaid office's provider directory for "adult day care" or "adult day health care." Only Medicaid-enrolled centers can bill Medicaid directly.
3. Ask your doctor or hospital discharge planner Primary care physicians and hospital social workers often know which local programs accept specific insurance types and have good reputations.
4. Contact the nearest VA Medical Center If your loved one is a veteran, the VA's social work department can identify VA-operated or VA-contracted adult day health care programs in your area.
5. Use a free senior care advisor Services like A Place for Mom connect families with local adult day care programs at no cost and can help sort options by Medicaid acceptance, cost, and care level.
Questions to ask any center:
- Are you licensed by the state?
- Do you accept Medicaid? Which waiver programs?
- What is your daily rate and what is included?
- Do you have transportation?
- Do you offer a trial day?
For more guidance on what to look for, see Adult Day Care Near Me.