{{Short description|Non-residential facility}}
[[File:Flickr - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - Sailors visit the Singapore Cheshire Home Day Care Centre..jpg|thumb|Seaman Recruit Michael Schultz interacts with a resident at the Singapore Cheshire Home Day Care Centre as part of a community service project in [[Singapore]]]]
An '''adult daycare centre''' is typically a non-residential facility that supports the [[health]], [[nutritional]], [[Social support|social]], and [[Activities of daily living|daily living]] needs of adults with disabilities including [[dementia]], in a professionally staffed, group setting.<ref name="AgeUK2026">{{cite web |title=Dementia support services and groups |url=https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/in-your-area/dementia-support/ |website=Age UK |access-date=3 April 2026}}</ref> These facilities can also provide adults with [[transitional care]] and short-term [[Physical medicine and rehabilitation|rehabilitation]] following [[hospital discharge]].<ref name="www.nadsa.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nadsa.org/learn-more/about-adult-day-services/|title=About Adult Day Services – NADSA: adult day care services|website=www.nadsa.org|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nadsa.org/|title=NADSA: adult day care services {{!}} The National Voice for the Adult Day Services Community|website=www.nadsa.org|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref> The majority of day centres provide [[meals]], meaningful activities, and general supervision. The care provided is often a [[Social model of disability|social model]] (focusing on [[Socialization|socialisation]] and [[Preventive medicine|prevention]] services) or a [[Medical model of disability|medical model]] (including skilled [[Health assessment|assessment]], treatment and rehabilitation goals) provided in order to improve participants health and guide their progress in the right direction.<ref name="www.nadsa.org" /> Demand for adult daycare centres is increasing with the need for assistance in [[old age]] or guidance to reintegrate into society after [[injury]], [[Disease|illness]] or [[addiction]], and accommodation to return to their former lives or improve upon their quality of life.
== Purpose and overview == Adult daycare centres primarily focus on providing care for people with a specific [[Chronic illness|chronic condition]], including: [[Alzheimer's disease]] and other types of [[dementia]]; additionally, these services may be available for any adult with [[Disability|disabilities]] and also the elderly population. Numerous centres maintain a [[nurse]] on-site and devote a room for participants who require their [[vital signs]] to be checked and evaluated regularly; or needs other health services during their visit. Facilities may also provide [[transport]]ation and [[personal care]] including [[support group]]s for [[caregiver]]s.<ref name="www.nadsa.org" />
Attending an adult daycare centre can prevent people from needing to be [[Inpatient care|re-hospitalised]] and may delay their admission to residential [[long-term care]]. For participants, who would otherwise stay at home alone, social stimulation and [[Recreation|recreational activities]] have been known to improve or maintain [[physical fitness]] and [[Cognition|cognitive]] function. The more severe the disease is, the greater the burden will be on the caregiver. Therefore, 19.1% of caregivers with clients made use of these services. Adult daycare centres may be able to provide [[respite care]], enabling caregivers to work or have a break from their caregiving responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livestrong.com/article/76217-definition-caring-elderly/|title=Definition of Caring for Elderly|last=Boehlke|first=Julie|website=LIVESTRONG.COM|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref>
These facilities are beneficial to many as the activities accommodate stimulating [[Social interaction|interaction]] with other people, which has been known to improve the participant's health and [[emotional well-being]]. All [[Certification|certified]] adult daycare centres are monitored and staffed for the protection of participants as well as being a helping hand for new people having trouble connecting with others or do not feel comfortable in certain environments. This program aims to build up [[confidence]] and ability to maintain an [[Independent living|independent lifestyle]] along with improving [[physical health|physical]] and [[mental health]].
Another important aspect of an adult daycare centre is the information about suitable [[healthy diet]] plans and [[Exercise|exercise regimes]]. This can benefit health as some people lose the ability to maintain a [[healthy lifestyle]], especially for participants coming from [[Physical medicine and rehabilitation|rehabilitation]] or [[dementia]] wards, who may forget what they have or have not done a particular day. This introduces participants to new activities and may spark interest in a [[hobby]] that they would like to pursue and learn about.
== Adult daycare centres worldwide == Adult daycare centres have grown over the last few decades because the [[Health care|health services]] available currently surpass those of the past in both service and demand. As demand for adult daycare centres increases, more locations are getting involved, mainly in the US, where all fifty states participate in this program to some degree. This is largely due to the variety of other names for these facilities. Therefore, under the specific name of 'adult daycare', the US holds the majority of research. In Australia and some European countries, the term '[[Respite care|respite]]' or 'community care' is more common where others may use community outreach, [[Nursing home care|nursing homes]] or [[support group]]s.<ref name="www.helpguide.org" />
The main aim of an adult daycare centre is to provide quality care and enriching interaction with other participants. This will enhance participants' skill and knowledge while engaging them in activities appropriate for their abilities, such as arts and crafts, music, games ([[Bingo (United Kingdom)|bingo]], [[scrabble]]), exercise regimes ([[yoga]], [[pilates]]), interest discussion ([[book]]s, [[film]]s),<ref name="www.helpguide.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.helpguide.org/articles/caregiving/adult-day-care-services.htm|title=Adult Day Care Services: Finding the Best Center for Your Needs|editor-link=|website=www.helpguide.org|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref> general socialisation and conversations intended to form friendly relationships.
=== Australia === Adult daycare centres in Australia are designed to promote independence and free thinking for people with [[Disability|disabilities]], aged adults or people with diverse linguistic backgrounds. The purpose of this is to introduce them back into normal social environments, which are monitored by staff, to enable a new experience for participants by providing a forum to gain new friends and skill sets.
There are many facilities in Australia that provide this program. However, Australia expresses the term 'respite' or 'community care' more commonly. In Western Australia alone, there are 23 facilities branching from [[Joondalup]] through to [[Mandurah]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brightwatergroup.com/about-brightwater/about-us.html|title=About Brightwater|website=www.brightwatergroup.com|access-date=2016-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609220953/http://www.brightwatergroup.com/about-brightwater/about-us.html|archive-date=2016-06-09|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Perth]],<ref name="www.nadsa.org"/> of these: 13 provide a residence for the elderly people, two focus on people with [[Huntington's disease]] and the remaining eight facilities are dedicated to younger people with disabilities and rehabilitation patients. In Australia, the [[cost]] of a day at an adult daycare centre currently stands between $25 and $70 (AUS) depending on the patient's needs and requirements. Facilities may charge an hourly rate for non-residential participants who come for the activities or social interaction. These prices generally range from $5 to $15 (AUS).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caring.com/local/adult-day-care|title=Adult Day Care Directory with Reviews and Ratings|website=www.caring.com|access-date=2016-05-16}}</ref>
=== United States === In 2014, 4,800 registered adult daycare centres were operating in the United States, providing care for more than 282,000 elderly Americans. 44.2% of centres were operating as [[for-profit corporation]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/adsc.htm|title=FastStats|website=www.cdc.gov |date=17 September 2025 }}</ref> Daily [[User fee|fees]] may be less than a [[House call|home health visit]] and half the cost of a [[Nursing home|skilled nursing facility]], but vary depending on the services provided. The 2017 average daily cost of adult day services is $70.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.genworth.com/about-us/industry-expertise/cost-of-care.html|title=Long Term Care Costs & Cost of Care in 2017 - Genworth|website=www.genworth.com}}</ref> [[Funding]] comes from participant fees, [[third party insurance]], and [[Subsidy|public]] and [[Philanthropy|philanthropic]] sources.<ref name="www.metlife.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metlife.com/mmi/research/adult-day-services.html#findings|title=Adult Day Services|website=www.metlife.com|access-date=2016-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326021335/https://www.metlife.com/mmi/research/adult-day-services.html#findings|archive-date=2016-03-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>
According to the 2010 [[MetLife]] National Study of Adult Day Services, U.S. daycare centres have one direct care worker for every six participants. Nearly 80% of adult daycare centres have a [[nurse]] on staff, and nearly 50% have a [[social worker]] on staff. Approximately 60% offer [[Medical case management|case management]] services. Industry research suggests centres with higher staff-to-patient ratios provide more individualized [[patient-centered care]].<ref name="www.metlife.com" />
== See also == * [[Assisted living]] * [[Elderly care]]
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== Resources == * Brown, E. L., Friedemann, M., & Mauro, A. C. (2014). Use of adult day care service centres in an ethnically diverse sample of older adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology,33(2), 189–206. {{doi|10.1177/0733464812460431}} * McCann, J. J., Hebert, L. E., Li, Y., Wolinsky, F. D., Gilley, D. W., Aggarwal, N. T.. . Evans, D. A. (2005). The effect of adult daycare services on time to nursing home placement in older adults with alzheimer's disease. Gerontologist, 45(6), 754–763. {{doi|10.1093/geront/45.6.754}} * Zarit, S. H., Stephens, M. A. P., Townsend, A., & Greene, R. (1998). Stress reduction for family caregivers: Effects of adult day care use. Journals of Gerontology - Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 53(5), S267-S277. {{doi|10.1093/geronb/53B.5.S267}} * Georgiou, J., & Hancock, P. (2009). Assessing and improving quality of life indicators and assessments: A case study of an adult daycare centre. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 4(2), 46–56.
== External links == *[http://www.nadsa.org US National Adult Day Services Association] *[http://www.helpguide.org/articles/caregiving/adult-day-care-services.htm Adult Day Care Services: Finding the Best Center for Your Needs] *[https://www.caring.com/local/adult-day-care Adult Day Care Directory with Reviews and Ratings]
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