Frequently Asked Questions About Adult Day Care

Adult day care provides a safe, supportive place where older adults and adults with disabilities can spend part or all of the day.

Programs may include activities, meals, personal assistance, health support and opportunities for social interaction. Participants return home at the end of the day.

Adult day care is provided in a community setting where participants can interact with others and take part in group activities.

Home care is provided in the individual’s residence. Because Ohio Valley Life & Wellness Center  is connected with Ohio Valley Home Health & Home Care, families can explore different forms of support as their needs change.

We serve older adults and adults with disabilities who may benefit from daytime supervision, socialization, personal assistance, nursing support, therapy or structured activities.

An assessment before enrollment helps us determine whether we can safely and appropriately meet each person’s needs.

Activities may include music, games, arts and crafts, exercise, holiday celebrations, educational programs, social gatherings and other recreational or therapeutic activities.

The schedule changes regularly to provide variety.

Yes. Ohio Valley Life & Wellness Center  has a nurse on staff to provide health and wellness support during the day.

The specific services provided will depend on each participant’s needs, medical orders and plan of care.

Yes. Physical therapy is available to help qualifying participants improve or maintain strength, balance, mobility and physical independence.

Yes. Occupational therapy is available to help qualifying participants maintain or improve the skills used in everyday activities.

Yes. Our trained caregivers can provide respectful assistance with activities of daily living based on each participant’s needs.

Yes. Participants receive meals and snacks during the day.  Please tell us about food allergies, dietary restrictions and other nutritional needs during the enrollment process.

Yes. Transportation is available in Floyd, Clark and Harrison counties, subject to route availability and the participant’s individual needs.

Contact us to determine whether transportation is currently available at your address.

Attendance arrangements are based on the participant’s needs, space availability and the center’s scheduling options. Contact us to discuss the schedule that may work best for your family.

Yes. Adult day care provides dependable daytime support so family caregivers can work, keep appointments, manage other responsibilities or take time to rest.

Cost will depend on the participant’s services, attendance schedule and available payment options. Contact us for current information and help understanding possible sources of coverage.

Please contact our team for the latest information about Medicaid programs, waiver eligibility and other payment options.

Begin by calling us or completing our online contact form. We will learn about your situation, answer your questions and help you arrange a visit.

Yes. We encourage families and potential participants to visit, meet our team and see the environment firsthand.