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North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services |
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Adult Day CareAdult day care provides an organized program of services during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting the personal independence of older adults and promoting their social, physical, and emotional well-being. Programs must offer a variety of activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the participants, including referral to and assistance in using other community resources. Also included in the service, when supported by funding from the Division of Aging and Adult Services, are medical examinations required for individual participants for admission to day care services and thereafter when not otherwise available without cost. Food and services to provide a nutritional meal and snacks, as appropriate are also expected. Providers of adult day care must meet North
Carolina State Standards for Certification, which are administrative
rules (10A NCAC 06R) set by the Social Services Commission. These
standards are
enforced by the State Division of Aging and Adult Services.
The Standards for Certification have been updated and the new Standards
are effective July 1, 2007. Routine monitoring of compliance is performed
by Adult Day Care Coordinators located at county departments of social
services. Costs to consumers vary, and there is limited funding for
adult day care from state and federal sources. North Carolina also has adult day health services. Programs may be certified to provide both adult day care and adult day health services. Many centers are members of the North Carolina Adult Day Services Association.
Last updated - March 31, 2008 |
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