Frequently Asked Questions
What rules must one follow to operate an adult day service in North Carolina?
Adult day service centers in North Carolina are certified annually by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). Programs serving more than three persons who are not related by blood or marriage to the operator of the facility are required by North Carolina law to be certified. Certification standards may be downloaded from the NC DAAS website or by calling (919) 733-0440. County departments of social services and departments of health monitor centers locally on a monthly basis.
What is the average charge for attending adult day service centers?
Many centers charge according to the amount of care needed by the person attending the center. Centers employing nurses who provide medical services typically charge more than social model centers. According to the 2024 Genworth Financial Study, the average charge per person per day in North Carolina was $69. Adult day centers in North Carolina operate for an average of 10 hours per day and usually attend two or more days per week.
How are adult day service centers funded?
Successful adult day centers work closely with the people who choose adult day services to access a variety of funding sources, including but not limited to:
- Private Pay
- Veteran’s Administration
- Medicaid Waiver (Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults and persons with developmental disabilities)
- State Adult Day Care Fund
- Home & Community Care Block Grant
- Insurance