Adult Day Health Centers
These Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) provide services for individuals age 18 and older who may require support, supervision, and structure away from home to remain independent. Our staff is committed to assisting participants experiencing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, vision loss, depression, brain injuries, developmental disabilities, impairments resulting from stroke, and other conditions, achieve maximum levels of independence.
View current program calendars for our adult day health centers.
Give us a try!
Individuals considering adult day health services are encouraged to give us a try by attending a free visit day. Call your closest adult day health center to schedule a visit day.
Our Adult Day Health Centers were specifically designed to provide opportunities and assistance to challenged adults. Utilizing the HEAL® treatment model our centers offer:
- H - Health related services
- E - Environmental design
- A - Arts and humanities
- L - Lifelong learning
Services include the following:
- Transportation
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Health therapies
- Access to an open art studio, music programs, culinary classes, and a computer lab
- Adult education and programming through self directed learning
- Nursing, dietary and mental health assessments
- Socialization
- Medication management and administration
- Bathing and grooming
Three Adult Day Health Center Locations
Milestones | 1725 O Ave NW | Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (319) 398-3647
Milestones in Marion | 1080 Cardinal Drive | Marion, IA 52302 (319) 373-3494
Pathways | 817 Pepperwood Lane | Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 339-6162
Referrals
If you or someone you know could benefit from the services of our adult day health centers, please contact one of the centers directly. We welcome self-referrals, as well as those by local agencies and family members.
Additional Resources
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
The purpose of SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is to provide free, unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), Medicare supplement plans and other supplemental insurance, billing and claims issues, Medicare fraud and abuse. Learn more.
Caregiver Support and Assessment
UnityPoint Health is dedicated to providing caregivers the support they need to take care of themselves as they are caring for someone they love. Learn more.
PODCAST EPISODE: Adult Day Health Centers
***This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adult Day Health Centers are currently operating with COVID-19 precautions in place. Some services mentioned in this podcast may be altered or not currently offered at this time.***
Joni Thompson and Amber Franzen, UnityPoint Health AbbeHealth Aging Services, join Dr. Arnold to discuss Adult Day Health Centers and how they provide opportunities and assistance to challenged adults, as well as piece of mind for their caregivers.