Adult Day Health Care
This daytime-only setting provides limited medical care, social activities, and support services for adults with multiple or chronic health conditions. It gives the regular caregivers some respite from their duties. It is ideal for a patient moving home after a hospital or nursing home stay, and for those who want to avoid moving into a long term care facility. ADHC services from one of California’s 330 agencies can cost from $65 to $150 per day. Typically private insurance does not cover this cost; however, Medi-Cal does cover adult day health care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
A physician must initially evaluate the participant’s need for this care, which may include medication monitoring; nursing supervision and assistance; rehabilitation, nutrition, psychiatric or psychological, or social services. Other workers assist with recreational and social activities and transportation to and from the center. Most facilities are dedicated to this type of care, but some are affiliated with clinics and medical centers.