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Adult Day Center

Adult Day Center

An Engaging, Caring Environment

Heartland of Story County Adult Day Center serves to improve quality of life. For caregivers, you receive a daily service that offers respite and time for life’s demands. For those 60+ with physical or cognitive disabilities or general personal safety issues, you can find community, enriching activities, and trained caregiving support. 

Adult Day Center

Center Details

Hours

Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Sixty Forward Center
205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames

Director

Laurie Yocum-Whipple
lyocum@heartlandofstorycounty.org

Caregivers and Participants

For those 60+ who

  • Are experiencing anxiety or depression and need social and emotional support
  • Do not seem to be safe on his or her own, or feels nervous about being alone
  • Are unable to structure his or her daily schedule and activities
  • Struggle to start and focus on activities

For caregivers who

  • Work during the week
  • Desire respite from 24-hour care responsibilities
  • Want a cost-effective alternative to home health care or nursing homes
  • Will benefit from joining a community that has the resources and referrals to other vital services for those 60+
  • Need peace-of-mind that their loved one is receiving quality care

THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES A BOUNTY OF GOOD

The Adult Day Center supports those 60+ struggling with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and other disabilities that affect daily life. Those 60+ can escape the isolation and overwhelm of home and find companionship with their peers and our dedicated staff and volunteers. Center activities and learning opportunities keep our participants engaged and mentally stimulated. And individualized care plans, health monitoring, and nutritious snacks and meals ensure our participants’ specific needs are met. With one staff member for every five participants, we can offer exceptional personalized care and support. 

Art & Crafts
Discussion Groups & Reminiscing
Individualized Care Plans
Basic Nursing Services
Health Monitoring
Exercise
Foot Care
Intergenerational Activities
Musical Entertainment
Pet Visits
Recreational Activities
Special Events & Holiday Activities
“We are beyond grateful to everyone at the ADC who has become part of our family circle in caring for our loved one. Without each and every one of them, we wouldn’t be able to fulfill our wish of keeping our loved one at home for as long as possible.”
The Akili Family
“The Adult Day Center changed our lives! When a good friend told us about Heartland and I met with the staff, I knew it was a wonderful place. Heartland’s Adult Day Center is the treasure of Ames.”
Mimi CornellWife of Adult Day Center Participant
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HOW TO ENROLL A LOVED ONE IN ADULT DAY CENTER

1

Contact Director Laurie Yocum-Whipple

ADC Director Laurie can answer any of your questions and help determine if the person who is 60+ in your life is a good fit for the Adult Day Center.

Cell: 515-509-6664

Email: lyocum@heartlandofstorycounty.org

2

Apply to the Program and Explore Funding Options

ADC Director Laurie will review and approve Adult Day Center applications and help you understand your funding options. We offer sliding fees for those who qualify.  

3

Build an Individualized Care Plan and Schedule That Fits Your Needs

We develop a personalized plan of care for each of our participants, serving as a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to a nursing home. The Adult Day Center offers flexibility to you and your loved one. Our staff will be in close contact with you as your loved one settles into the Center. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Adult Day Center is located at the Sixty Forward Center, 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames, Iowa. Located on the south side of the building, ADC has its own private entrance where participants can be dropped off and picked up. 

The Adult Day Center operates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.

Fees are based on a sliding scale, depending on the participant’s financial circumstances. Please contact ADC Director Laurie for specific information (515-509-6664). 

We have trained staff who can help with personal care, including medicine administration.

We believe in maintaining a high level of individualized care, which is why we have a 1 to 5 ratio of staff to participants. Our trained staff includes full-time and part-time staff and volunteers.

The Adult Day Center serves individuals with a variety of health needs. Most participants have cognitive challenges, such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease.