Easterseals South Florida Adult Day Care Center is a state-licensed adult day health care facility in Miami providing compassionate daytime care, therapeutic socialization, and cognitive enrichment for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. Licensed under Chapter 400 Part V of the Florida Statutes, the center serves as a vital community haven that enables frail seniors to remain active while granting essential daily respite to family caregivers.
The center's specialized dementia programming is supervised by licensed nurses, certified activities coordinators, and social workers. Participants engage in structured group therapies, expressive art and music therapy, physical movement classes, reminiscence activities, and reality orientation designed to preserve functional abilities and slow cognitive decline. Licensed nursing personnel oversee on-site vital sign monitoring, blood glucose tracking, and precise medication administration.
Nutrition and dietary support represent a central pillar of the daily experience. Attendees receive freshly prepared, dietitian-approved hot breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks tailored to diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets. The facility also operates a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vans providing door-to-door transportation for eligible participants throughout central Miami-Dade County.
Located on NW 14th Avenue in Miami's health district, Easterseals participates in the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI), Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), and Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care waiver programs. Staff members assist families with program enrollment, eligibility assessments, and sliding-scale fee determinations.
Official Verification Sources: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder License Record; Easterseals South Florida Official Website
Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Notes: Licensed Adult Day Care facility (AHCA File #12911516 / Easter Seals South Florida, Inc.) under Florida Statutes Ch. 429 Part III.
Factual details and direct answers about Easterseals South Florida Adult Day Care Center's services, licensing, and credentials.
What hours is the Easterseals Adult Day Care Center open?
The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, accommodating working family caregivers with full-day and half-day options.
Does the center provide transportation for seniors?
Yes, Easterseals operates wheelchair-accessible vans providing door-to-door transportation for seniors residing in defined service corridors across Miami-Dade County.
What financial assistance is available for attendance costs?
Care may be subsidized through Florida's Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI), Medicaid Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC), Older Americans Act Title III-E, and income-based sliding fee scales.
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