Most adult day care centers serve 15-25 patients per day. Seniors usually participate in adult day care at least 2 days per week. Most adult day centers are located in free- standing facilities, churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, or assisted living facilities. Some centers specialize in the care of persons with certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's. Adult day care staff members usually include a nurse, social worker, an activity director, and activity aides.
Most centers depend on a network of volunteers to run the many activities.
The focus of care is on socialization and supervision. Adult day care services and activities vary from center to center depending on the budget and needs of the individual clients. Seniors who need more structure and supervision than can be provided by local senior centers, seniors suffering from social isolation, and seniors who want to stay in their home and communities but need supervision while their caregivers are away at work. Also, caregivers who need a break from caring for their loved one 24 hours a day may benefit from using Adult Day Care. However, some centers may cost more depending on the type of care provided and some cost less, especially if the center is a recipient of government grants and subsidies.