PROGRAM, SERVICES, & ENROLLMENT
Elder and Adult Day Services (EADS) has provide structured, comprehensive, non-residential adult day health care for adults of all ages since 1984. Offered in a safe and caring home-like environment, these cost-effective programs give families an affordable alternative to costly nursing and/or residential care and help improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for each person served.
To tour a Center or begin the enrollment process
We encourage families and prospective participants to tour our Centers to see our programs in action. We offer a free first day visit (2-4 hours) with no obligation to enroll. To schedule a visit, request an enrollment application, or get further information, please contact one of our four Centers.
Adult Day Health benefits:
The enrolled person who:
Needs minimal to maximum assistance to maintain a level of independence
Has experienced changes in mental, physical or social abilities
Is socially isolated in the community
Wants to remain living in his/her home environment
The care provider who:
Could use a regularly scheduled break
Works outside the home
Is concerned about leaving a loved one alone
Is feeling tired, overwhelmed or alone as a caregiver
Is worried about his or her own health
Wants an affordable alternative to nursing home or in-home services
Hours
EADS has four Centers located in King and Kitsap Counties. Hours vary from Center to Center, but generally are open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday.
EADS Centers offer:
Group Activities designed to promote health, life-time learning, build endurance, and enhance skills and functional abilities. Each Center has developed their own unique activity schedule to meet the individual needs of the participants served at that location.
Therapeutic and social activities for all ages and abilities
Art, gardening, music
Discussion groups, news, current & past world events
Reading, cards, cooking
Wood-working, recreation
Memory work, word games, reminiscing
Dementia-specific activities
Specialized programs for younger adults
Health Services
Nursing assessment and treatment
Management of chronic health conditions: diabetes; high blood pressure
Podiatry care and routine nail care
Nutritious meals and snacks; specialized diets
Medication management
Wound care
General health monitoring
Personal care assistance
Rehabilitative Therapy
Occupational therapy
Strengthening, balance and endurance programs
Structured exercise and walking programs
Training in use of walkers, canes and other equipment
Speech and physical therapy referrals
Social Support Services
Consultation with clients, caregivers and families
Support Groups for families and caregivers
Individualized plans of care with quarterly review
Referrals to community resources
Transportation coordination arranged through Access and DSHS para-transit services
Fees/Payment Options
Private pay rates are determined on a sliding scale based on the enrolled participant’s income, ranging from $40.00 up to $68.00 for an individualized 4-hour program day. Extended care hours cost $12.00 per for each additional hour beyond the base program day.
Other funding options available for EADS participants include DSHS programs, Veterans Administration, Respite, private insurance, and DDD funding. Additional paperwork may be required to meet eligibility guidelines.
