Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care provides a safe and supportive environment for seniors during the day. It is an essential community-based service that allows family caregivers to work or take necessary respite while ensuring their loved ones receive proper care.

Key Service Models

Adult Day Care typically operates under two primary models, with memory care options available in both.

  • Adult Social Day Care: Focuses on social interaction, recreation, meals, and basic personal care.
  • Adult Day Health Care (Medical Model): Provides professional medical services, including medication management and rehabilitation therapies, with on-site nurses or physical therapists. This model is suitable for those with complex medical needs or those at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Adult Day Services: Offers a secure environment and cognitive stimulation programs designed for individuals with dementia or cognitive decline. This can be integrated into either social or medical day care centers, and levels of specialization vary by facility.

Cost and Coverage

Medicare

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover the cost of adult day care services. However, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may provide limited coverage for adult day care.

*Conditions vary by plan, so prior verification is required.

Private Pay

Costs vary significantly based on location, type of facility, and services provided. Additional fees may apply for transportation, specialized diets, or extended hours. 

*For exact pricing, contact facilities directly or use the Eldercare Locator.

New Jersey MLTSS (Managed Long Term Services and Supports)

In New Jersey, Adult Day Care costs may be covered through the Medicaid MLTSS program. This managed care system involves NJ FamilyCare MCOs (Managed Care Organizations) paying providers directly for services.

*For details, check LTC Medicaid (MLTSS).

 

NJ Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program (AADSP)

Administered by the NJ DHS Division of Aging Services, this program specifically supports dementia care. It subsidizes 20% to 100% of Adult Day Care costs for up to 5 days per week.

  • Eligibility: Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia
  • Income requirements: Individual ≤ $50,256; Couple ≤ $58,632 (2025 limits)
  • Current non-enrollees in government assistance programs such as MLTSS Medicaid or Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC).

Contact: NJ DHS Division of Aging Services, 609-438-4733 / www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/a-k/aads/

 

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Supports seniors aged 60+ who require a nursing facility level of care but choose to live in the community. Services include social adult day care, personal care assistance, and transportation. Cost-sharing may be required based on income.

Contact: County AAA/ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection), 1-877-222-3737

*For details, check Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) program.

 

VA (Veterans Affairs) Benefits

Registered veterans may be eligible for Adult Day Care support through the VA healthcare system.

Other Payment Methods

Long-Term Care Insurance: Private policies may cover Adult Day Care. 

*Reimbursement varies by plan; check your own plan.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Facility

  • Staff-to-Participant Ratio: Verify whether the staff-to-participant ratio is low. While the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) licensing standards establish the minimum requirements, staffing levels may vary by facility.
  • Staff Professionalism: Verify the availability of on-site nursing staff and, in the case of specialized dementia day care, the presence of dedicated professionals with relevant expertise.
  • Transportation: Determine whether safe transportation services are available between the residence and the facility.
  • Licensing and Inspection Records: NJ facilities must be licensed by the NJDOH. 

*Verify the facility’s licensure status and review the findings of recent inspections: Healthapps.nj.gov/facilities

Korean Adult Day Care Centers in Bergen County

Facility NameAddressContact
Bergen Adult Day Care Center139 E Central Blvd, Palisades Park, NJ 07650201-907-4680
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652201-967-4000
Broadway Adult Day Care24-20 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410201-797-1177
Golden Adult Day Care53-57 West Fort Lee Road, Bogota, NJ 07603201-457-1007
Magnolia Adult Day Care2300 3rd Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024201-482-4500
My Home Adult Day Care Center Inc37 Brook Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607201-291-8811
New Jersey Day Care Center-Serenity Gardens105 Challenger Road, 6th Fl, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660201-773-9090
New Life Adult Medical Day Care340 Evelyn Street, Paramus, NJ 07652201-265-0606
Our Home Adult Day Care475 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631201-731-3636
Peaceful Adult Medical Day Care Center101 Industrial Avenue, Suite C & B, Little Ferry, NJ 07643201-870-6265
Sunshine Adult Day Health Care Center16 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621201-387-8500

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