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...
Mental Health & Adult Day Care:  Worthy Marriage?

Mental Health & Adult Day Care: Worthy Marriage?

For some it is almost not an option.  How so?  Well more and more participants in adult day health programs are managing some level of mental illness.  Diagnosis range from anxiety disorders to paranoid schizophrenia to major depression. At the same time many are not...
The Right Knowledge Can Lead to Increased Income; Or….

The Right Knowledge Can Lead to Increased Income; Or….

Unknown to those who may not be in the business of adult day care, the program’s expenses extend beyond a meal and the everyday items associated with running a building.  Of course there are liability coverages and the cost of transportation.  Fleet management...
The Right Software is About More than Organization

The Right Software is About More than Organization

Adult day programs, which are becoming more and more clinical need truly defined organizational tools.  Nowadays the task of these tools has expanded as billing to Medicaid and Medicare become essential parts of many operations. Clinically competent programs partner...