A Fatal Mistake Too Many Adult Day Care Centers Make…

A Fatal Mistake Too Many Adult Day Care Centers Make…

There is no doubt adult day care/health centers have changed the world.  They keep families together, assist in managing medication and nutritional considerations for the frail elderly and younger disabled and help protect the employment of family caregivers.  They...
The Forgotten Adult Day Care Population

The Forgotten Adult Day Care Population

Dr. Erma Leverette called three, (3) adult day care centers in the Los Angeles, California area with the goal of gathering information and choosing one in which to enroll  her aunt.  To her surprise and disappointment, not one of those who answered the phone could...
When They Are Not All Coming….

When They Are Not All Coming….

How fortunate that in many states residential care is Medicaid reimbursed.  These same qualifying residents may also participate in an adult day services program and have that reimbursed as well.  Generally, there are limits, i.e. 2 to 3 days per week of...
The Governing Body in Your CORF

The Governing Body in Your CORF

The ever evolving adult day care model is complementing log-term care in very unique ways.  This includes the addition of highly skilled nursing, physician, restorative and rehabilitative services often under the CMS certification as a Comprehensive Outpatient...
Know the Rules; Including What Some Do Not Say…

Know the Rules; Including What Some Do Not Say…

You would be hard-pressed to find an adult day care provider in a state where licensure is required who does not know the rules that apply to their business model.  This is commendable and often impressive.  Regulatory compliance can save lots of grief. Many programs...
“In the Multitude of Counselors There is Wisdom”

“In the Multitude of Counselors There is Wisdom”

Many may be familiar with that Scripture from the Bible (Proverbs 14:22)  that reminds us that in all situations more than one voice can often have value, (although the focus of the verse are spiritual situations).   While this Blog is not about using the Bible, we...