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• Are there loungers and chairs with arms for relaxation? • Is there a quiet place in the center? • Did the staff and participants seem cheerful and comfortable? • Are participants involved in planning activities? Source: National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) Adult day care center site visit checklist: • Did you feel welcome? • Were the center services and activities properly explained? • Were you given information regarding staffing, programming, and costs? • Is the facility clean, pleasant, and free of odor? • Is the building and site wheelchair accessible? • Is the furniture sturdy and comfortable? Costs and financial assistance for adult day care In the U.S., the average cost for an adult day care center is about $64 per day, depending on where you live and the services provided (e.g., meals, transportation, nursing supervision). Professional health care services will mean higher fees. Many facilities offer services on a sliding fee scale, meaning that what you pay is based on your income and ability to pay. While Medicare does not cover adult day care cent