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Information about Starting an Adult Day Service
Adult day services centers have grown markedly since the first centers, as we
know them today, opened in the United States in the 1950s. Given the
demographics, we can expect the demand to increase beyond the estimated 4,500
centers already operating in the United States.
Starting an adult day center is not an easy task. Keeping one going after it has
been launched is filled with challenges, too. But for those of us who know from
our own experiences what day services mean for impaired adults and their family
caregivers, the results are well worth the time, money and effort. Fortunately,
many have gone before you and a number of excellent resources are available to
you as you begin this endeavor.
NADSA
Publications
There is a wealth of information you can learn by networking with people
already in the business. Invest in resources written specifically for or by
adult day services professionals. You don't have to be an expert to benefit from
the national or state associations--just a
member!
Some important first steps are:
- Ensure that you are equipped to operate a business.
- U.S. Small Business
Administration
- Independent
Sector
- Become familiar with any state-wide licensing and/or certification
requirements, local and county building, zoning or fire/safety codes that
may apply to adult day service operations within the jurisdiction of your
proposed center.
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State-by-State Regulations & Rates
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National Standards and Guidelines for Adult Day Services
- Learn more about adult day services.
- Read our tutorial
on Planning and Creating Successful Adult Day Services and Other Home and
Community-Based Services

- Visit some centers
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Secrets, Systems and Strategies for Excellence: Sourcebook for Directors and
Administrators
- CARF (for national
accreditation of adult day services)
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Partners in Caregiving National Study of Adult Day Services
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The Information Source for Adult Day Centers.
- Join the National Adult
Day Services Association and your
state association
.
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