One of a Kind Opportunity for Care and Respite

Council on Aging of West Florida’s Adult Day Health Care Center is the only licensed adult day health care center of its kind in the area. The center provides a protective, stimulating environment for older adults with physical and cognitive impairments and respite for caregivers.

Positive outcomes for participants include increased interaction with peers and socialization, improved, happier moods and behavior, greater sense of purpose in life, improved sleep habits, greater independence and increased motivation.

The center maintains a staff to participant ratio of 1:6 in accordance with State of Florida licensing requirements. The staff receives on-going, specialized training in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

The 2,500 sq. ft. center, located at 875 Royce Street in Pensacola, is designed for indoor and outdoor activities in a variety of settings. The center has functional recreation areas, a well-appointed parlor, a full kitchen, a screened in porch with ceiling fans and outdoor furniture, a fenced in backyard with gardening area and a relaxation therapy room.
The center’s daily routine includes breakfast, lunch, a snack, outside walks, exercise class, arts & crafts, table games, sports, card games, mental stimulation, special parties and celebrations and as well as regularly scheduled field trips to picnic areas, parks, museums, historical places, area attractions, bowling alleys and movie theatres. These well-supervised trips are not only fun, but trigger memories and promote socialization.

Those not eligible for government funded programs may attend the center on a private pay basis at daily rates much lower than those charged for in-home care. To enroll, potential participants must complete an assessment with the director of the center and return a completed physician’s admission order (click to download)

Day on the Go is a new program of the center for higher functioning participants who can follow directions, have good endurance and capable of attending area attractions and events with limited supervision. Each Day on the Go is planned to allow for a full day of activity for participants as well as extended respite for caregivers. Day on the Go includes breakfast, exercise time, an outing and lunch. Dates and locations to be visited are planned quarterly.

To arrange a tour, learn more about the assessment process or private pay pricing, or sign someone up for Day on the Go, call 266-2503.

For more information:
Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 17066
Pensacola, FL 32522
(850) 432-1475
Or email info@coawfla.org