An adult day center is a supportive place where older adults spend the day safely socializing, participating in activities, and receiving compassionate care while their family caregivers get needed time and relief. My husband smiles again. Before attending the Adult Day Center, he was isolated at home and I was exhausted. Now he has routine, engagement, and people who genuinely care about him. – Donna S., Wife, Durham, NC The staff treats participants like family. My mother is welcomed every morning with warmth, patience, and kindness. That means everything to us. – Rebecca H., Daughter, Wake Forest, NC Adult Day Care gave me the ability to continue working while knowing my father was safe, supervised, active, and not sitting alone all day. – Angela P., Daughter, Raleigh, NC We toured several places and Aging Care Matters felt completely different. It felt personal, compassionate, and relationship-centered from the moment we walked in. – Tom W., Husband, Cary, NC The structure, activities, meals, and socialization have improved my aunt’s mood tremendously. She actually looks forward to going. – Melissa J., Niece, Durham, NC As a caregiver, I finally had time to breathe, go to appointments, run errands, and rest without constant fear or guilt. – Sandra K., Wife, Wake Forest, NC We are conveniently located, behind Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill in the lower-level professional suites. Address: 3309 Rogers Road, Suite 117, Wake Forest, NC 27587 ACM’s Wake Forest Adult Day Center offers a warm, relationship-centered environment with a smaller 12-person capacity designed to provide personalized attention, meaningful engagement, and dementia-informed support in a close-knit setting. Located within the Southpoint Professional Center, with the entrance on the side of the building under the Mosaic Pediatric Therapy awning. Address: 249 NC-54, Durham, NC 27713 ACM’s Southpoint Durham Adult Day Center provides safe, structured adult day care and caregiver respite with a spacious 20-person capacity and daily availability for families needing immediate support, dementia care, and social engagement. Address: 1106 Hillandale Road, Suite C, Durham, NC 27705 ACM’s Golden Horizons Adult Day Center combines compassionate supervision, engaging activities, and dementia support in a welcoming environment with a 28-person capacity and several current openings for families seeking daytime care and respite support. Mornings at our Centers begin with warm welcomes, coffee, conversation, music, light movement, and structured activities that help participants feel calm, connected, and engaged from the start of the day. Midday includes shared meals, cognitive and social activities, laughter, games, creativity, and meaningful moments of connection, while afternoons focus on gentle engagement, relaxation, snacks, music, and preparing participants for a successful transition home. One recent moment captured exactly what ACM is about: after role-playing Positive Approach to Care techniques during a staff training, a team member used those same approaches later that day to help a participant who was struggling to stand from a chair. Instead of fear or frustration, the participant responded with calm, trust, and success — a reminder that compassionate, relationship-centered dementia care can completely change how a person feels in a difficult moment. ACM’s adult day care daily rate includes a full day of compassionate supervision, meaningful engagement, and caregiver support in a safe, structured environment. P Participants enjoy morning coffee or tea, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, structured activities with supplies, social engagement, basic health monitoring, medication reminders, and supportive staff supervision throughout the day. Our adult day centers are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. ACM also provides complimentary care management consultation and guidance to all current adult day care participant families, helping caregivers navigate aging, dementia care, resources, and long-term planning with expert support. Late pickup fees apply after scheduled closing hours. Adult day care programs in North Carolina generally fall into two categories: social model and health model. Typical adult day care costs in North Carolina range from approximately $80 to $120 per day, making it one of the most affordable long-term care and dementia support options available. Families commonly pay for adult day care through four primary pathways: private pay, and long-term care insurance for eligible individuals. ACM also helps families understand available benefits, reimbursement options, and community resources that may assist with the cost of care. At this time, ACM does not provide transportation services. Many families partner with home care agencies, family members, medical transportation providers, or community transportation resources to assist with arrival and pickup. We recommend comfortable clothing, a labeled easy-to-change set of clothes, any needed incontinence supplies, and clearly labeled medications if medications are taken during program hours. All medications must remain in their original prescription bottles for safety and compliance purposes. At this time, ACM does not accept Medicaid or Veterans benefits directly for payment. Families commonly pay through private pay or long-term care insurance, and our team is happy to discuss potential reimbursement options and resources. ACM supports many individuals living with mild to moderate dementia and some individuals with more advanced cognitive decline depending on mobility, safety, and care needs. Because we are a social model adult day program, each participant is individually assessed to ensure we can safely and compassionately support their needs. Resistance to attending adult day care is very common in the beginning, especially for individuals living with dementia, anxiety, or changes in routine. Consistency is extremely important, and many families find it can take up to two months before the routine feels fully comfortable and familiar. We encourage families to use short, reassuring phrases such as “You’re going to spend time with friends today,” “They’re expecting you,” or “I’ll be back to pick you up later,” while avoiding overwhelming explanations or asking permission in ways that may increase anxiety. ACM is generally open Monday through Friday year-round with closures for select major holidays. Families receive advance notice regarding holiday schedules, optional closure days, weather-related closings, or modified hours. At ACM, we understand that behavior is communication, especially in dementia care. We work closely with families to understand triggers, routines, communication styles, and supportive approaches while maintaining a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment for all participants.
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Our Wake Forest Adult Day Center
Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Phone: 919-525-6464
Our Durham Southpoint Adult Day Center
Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Phone: 919-525-6464
Our Durham Golden Horizons Adult Day Center
Located within the same building as Dr. Michael Cherry Dental Practice.
Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Phone: 919-286-4489
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