Address: Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM I’m Carla Payne, founder of Aging Care Matters. My journey into this work became deeply personal while caring long-distance for my own parents during my father’s medical and cognitive decline, and I know firsthand how overwhelming, lonely, and frightening caregiving can feel. After moving many times throughout my life, Wake Forest became the place I finally knew was home, and creating this center here has truly been a labor of love. I wanted families in our community to have a place where older adults are not just supervised, but genuinely known, engaged, respected, and cared for like family. I would love to personally invite you to visit our center, sit with us, ask questions, and experience the warmth, connection, and peace of mind so many families tell us they feel the moment they walk through our doors. ACM’s Wake Forest Adult Day Center provides compassionate adult day care, dementia support, social engagement, and caregiver respite in a warm, close-knit environment with a smaller 12-person capacity that allows for highly personalized attention and meaningful connection. ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Wake Forest is conveniently located to serve families throughout the greater Wake Forest and North Raleigh area. We are conveniently located, behind Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill in the lower-level professional suites. Typical drive times are approximately: Families find the location easy to incorporate into work commutes, school drop-offs, appointments, and daily caregiving routines. For easier caregiver drop-off and pickup, families may utilize one of our two handicap parking spaces directly in front of the center. Our staff greets participants at their vehicle with open arms and big smiles, escorting them safely into the center and back out at pickup while learning each family’s vehicle and routine. A typical day at ACM Wake Forest begins with warm greetings and help exiting your car, coffee or tea, conversation, music, and a calm transition into the day. Throughout the morning and afternoon, participants enjoy structured activities, cognitive engagement, games, movement, shared meals, music, laughter, outdoor fresh air walks, and meaningful social connections. What makes Wake Forest especially unique is its smaller size and intimate family feel. With no more than 12 participants and typically 2–3 staff members present, families often describe the center as feeling more like an extended family or The Social Club gathering where everyone truly knows one another. The easily walkable sidewalk area also allows for safe outdoor walks and fresh air, adding another layer of calm, movement, and connection to the day. Because Wake Forest is our smallest location with no more than 12 participants, families benefit from a higher level of individualized attention and relationship-centered support. Staff know each participant personally and recognize changes in mood, behavior, or needs and are able to address quickly. Our daily rhythm is intentionally structured to support individuals living with dementia, including calmer afternoon programming, familiar routines, music, gentle activities, hydration, snacks, and lower-stimulation engagement designed to help reduce sundowning behaviors, confusion, and late-day anxiety. Meals at ACM’s Aging Care Matters Adult Day Center – Wake Forest are designed to feel comforting, social, and familiar — much like gathering around the table with family. Participants enjoy morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks together while staff encourage conversation, hydration, connection, and a calm dining experience that supports dignity and independence. Our meals and snacks have been reviewed and approved by a licensed dietician, and participants are able to choose meals from The Forks Cafeteria right here in Wake Forest. ACM follows physician instructions and dietary recommendations for diabetic, low-sugar, no-sugar, soft-food, allergy-sensitive, cultural, and religious dietary needs to help ensure meals are both safe and enjoyable for every participant. ACM’s 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 welcoming 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, making adult day care the most affordable senior care options available compared to in-home care, assisted living, or memory care communities. 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 options, payment methods, and policies, 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 – Wake Forest so special. We invite you to schedule a personal tour, ask questions, and experience firsthand the warmth, connection, compassionate dementia support, and peace of mind that families often say they feel the moment they walk through our doors. To schedule a tour or speak with our team, you can
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3309 Rogers Road
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Wake Forest, NC 27598
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Trusted By Families For Over 17 Years
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Mary Lumpkin Miriam has helped me so much around navigating how to care for my in-laws. We moved them from out of state, found a house in 55+ community, she helped with choosing doctor offices, and what more we can do to help with transitioning to NC. When my MiL had scheduled shoulder surgery, she had a bad reaction to the anesthesia which made her have delirium, Miriam helped navigate which Rehab/nursing home care, then which home PT/OT/nurses, AND which home care companion companies! I really couldn't even begin to navigate without them and am so thankful they were there when we needed them most 💜💜 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Anna White Aging Care Matters is the most amazing facility. I wouldn't even call it an Adult Day Center. It is more like family. I believe Carla and her staff truly care about every person there. They go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and meet everyone's needs. Do not look any where else. This is the place. Carla is a truly amazing person. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Lauren Maxie Carla's care and love for her clients is so very clear the moment you meet her! It is a matter of extreme trust to leave a loved one in someone else's care and you can tell that she doesn't take that lightly! Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Kelie Ford I am incredibly grateful for the love and support provided by Carla, Stavie, Sydney, Wyatt, and the entire amazing care team at Aging Care Matters. This journey was unfamiliar territory for our family, but with the assistance of Aging Care Matters, we have been able to navigate this experience with my mom with dignity and grace. Having a place where Mom felt valued was the greatest gift we could give her as she faces dementia. She began to come out of her shell and realized that she is not alone in this new chapter of her life. Carla's support on this journey meant more to us than anyone could ever understand. A huge THANK YOU goes out to this wonderful place and the staff Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Stephanie Keyser Carla responded quickly to questions about a loved one's needs & family support. She was very caring and patiently talked through health issues, how she could help, and directed us to other knowledgeable resources when needed. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Daralyn The wake forest location is always popping with exciting activities and the staff is very helpful. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Pam Perkins Carla and Aging Care Matters is the go to place for help with an aging parent or partner. Carla and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and caring. They can assess your loved ones needs and come up with a comprehensive plan to address them and support you as well. Put their number in your phone now because you will eventually need her or need to refer her. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Jamie Smith I highly recommend this company! Carla is wonderful and truly cares about you. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Katie Walsh Carla is amazing and the heart and sole of Aging Care Matters. The ultimate advocate to assist in all matters of aging. Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google 
Andi Bradford It is so hard to describe how hard it is to watch a parent changing with age. I’m so glad Carla is there to help, my family trusts her and that is everything.
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Memory Care & Dementia Support At Our Wake Forest Location
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