That's high praise coming from this prestigious Foundation, one of our founding partners. There are about 4,000 Adult day services centers in the United States and nearly 100 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Adult day services, also called adult day care, is a community-based way to care for physically or mentally impaired adults. Adult day services provide care at a central location, usually during the day.
Participants return home at night.
Adult day services can prevent isolation for older or disabled individuals. Adult day services can provide respite while the primary caregiver manages the household or goes to work. Types of Services Adult day services centers offer medical and social services in a care center. The hours and days of operation will vary from center to center, but most are open at least 5 full days each week. Many centers keep weekend or evening hours to meet the needs of family caregivers who work non-traditional hours.