Address: Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Welcome to Golden Horizons! I believe that growing older should never mean giving up joy, friendships, purpose, or a sense of belonging. And I believe that family caregivers deserve peace of mind, support, and time to care for themselves, too. As a Certified Care Manager, I’ve spent years helping older adults and their families navigate the challenges that come with aging, memory loss, and changing care needs. One thing I’ve learned is that the right support at the right time can make all the difference. At Golden Horizons, we’re more than an adult day center. We’re a community where every person is valued, friendships are nurtured, laughter is encouraged, and each day offers opportunities for connection and meaningful engagement. My promise is simple: We will treat your loved one with the same dignity, kindness, and compassion we would want for our own family. I invite you to visit Golden Horizons, meet our wonderful team, and experience firsthand what makes our center so special. Because everyone deserves a place to belong, and every caregiver deserves a little breathing room. All Good Things! Originally opened in 2017, Golden Horizons became part of Aging Care Matters in 2025 when the previous owner retired, and ACM was honored to continue the center’s long-standing commitment to older adults and caregivers in the Durham community. Golden Horizons provides compassionate adult day care, dementia support, social engagement, and caregiver respite in a safe and welcoming environment. What makes Golden Horizons distinctive is its larger 28-person capacity, multiple activity and quiet spaces participants can comfortably explore throughout the day, and its long-standing presence serving Durham families since 2017. Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Golden Horizons conveniently serves families throughout Durham and the greater Triangle area with easy access from major roadways and surrounding communities. Typical drive times include: Many families appreciate Golden Horizons’ convenient Hillandale Road location near medical offices, Duke-related services, and major Durham roadways, making daily drop-off and pickup easier to incorporate into caregiving and work routines. Families appreciate the center’s simple and stress-free drop-off process using our convenient side entrance and roundabout-style pull-up area. There is no need to park or leave your vehicle – simply pull up, and our staff will warmly greet your loved one at the car, escort them safely inside, and assist again at pickup to help make the caregiving day just a little easier. A typical day at ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Golden Horizons begins with warm greetings, coffee, conversation, music, and helping participants settle comfortably into the day. Throughout the morning and afternoon, participants enjoy structured cognitive engagement, movement, singing, dancing, games, creative art activities, exercise, shared meals, laughter, and meaningful social connection designed to support emotional well-being, routine, and cognitive stimulation in a safe and welcoming environment. What makes Golden Horizons especially unique is the creativity and depth of its programming. Under Director Lisha Vandersteen, participants have explored detailed educational and interactive programs focused on every state across the U.S. and most recently an “80 Days Around the World” experience introducing participants to different countries, cultures, foods, music, and traditions. Families often tell us they are amazed not only by the level of engagement and stimulation their loved ones experience, but by the joy, laughter, confidence, and sense of purpose they regain through the center’s programming and relationships. At ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Golden Horizons, dementia support is deeply rooted in compassion, relationship-building, and understanding the unique experience of each individual living with cognitive change. Our team receives training in the Positive Approach to Care philosophy developed by Teepa Snow and supported through education from the Snow Foundation, helping staff better understand communication changes, behavioral expressions, sensory needs, and effective dementia care approaches that reduce fear, frustration, and resistance. Golden Horizons’ larger layout with multiple activity and quiet spaces allows participants to move comfortably throughout the center based on their interests, energy level, and need for stimulation or calm. Structured routines, music, movement, creative engagement, hydration, familiar staff relationships, and lower-stimulation afternoon programming are intentionally designed to support individuals experiencing memory loss, confusion, anxiety, sundowning, or cognitive decline while helping families feel confident their loved one is cared for with dignity, patience, and respect. Meals at ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Golden Horizons are designed to provide nourishment, comfort, routine, and meaningful social connection throughout the day. Participants enjoy morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks together in a relaxed and welcoming environment that encourages conversation, hydration, dignity, and engagement. One favorite tradition at Golden Horizons is “Fish Fridays,” when many participants look forward to enjoying fish meals from Captain D’s together, adding another layer of familiarity, fun, and community to the week. Our meals and snacks are reviewed and approved by a licensed dietician, and ACM carefully follows physician instructions and family guidance regarding diabetic needs, low-sugar or no-sugar diets, soft-food diets, allergies, food sensitivities, and cultural or religious dietary preferences. Staff work closely with families to help ensure meals are both safe and enjoyable while supporting each participant’s overall wellness and quality of life. ACM’s Golden Horizons adult day care daily rate includes a full day of compassionate supervision, dementia-informed support, social engagement, meals, snacks, structured activities, medication reminders, and caregiver respite in a safe and engaging environment. Our rate is $112 per day for participants attending one to two days per week and $100 per day for participants attending three or more days per week, offering families one of the most affordable long-term care and dementia support options available. Payment is made weekly based on scheduled attendance days, and if a participant misses a scheduled day, families may make up that day within the same calendar month when space is available. Families may pay by check, ACH, or credit card, though a 3% processing fee is added to credit card payments. For additional details regarding attendance schedules, policies, and payment options, please visit our full Pricing & Payment Options page. We would love the opportunity to meet you, learn about your family’s needs, and show you what makes ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Golden Horizons such a special and welcoming community for older adults and caregivers. We invite you to schedule a personal tour, meet our team, explore the center, and experience firsthand the compassionate dementia-informed care, meaningful engagement, and peace of mind we strive to provide every family. To schedule a tour or speak with our team, you can
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1106 Hillandale Rd
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Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-286-4489
A Note From Carla Payne, MA, CMC, Owner & Director, Golden Horizons Adult Day Center
I also understand the tremendous love, responsibility, and sometimes exhaustion that comes with caregiving. Our goal is to give families a trusted place where their loved ones can thrive while caregivers enjoy a much-needed break, knowing their loved one is safe, engaged, and cared for.
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