Find an Adult Day Care Centre Near You | Best UK Day Care
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Through adult day care, you or your loved one will spend the day taking part in meaningful activities, socialising with others, learning new skills and eating some delicious, freshly cooked meals. People with additional care needs - such as older adults with dementia or learning disabilities - are supported.
Adult day care is often provided within a specialist adult day care centre or a care home.
Here, we’ve explained what day care centres offer and how you can use our service to find day care for older adults.
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In this article:
- What is an adult day care centre?
- Age UK day centres
- Day care within a care home
- Use our service to find day care centres for older adults
What Is An Adult Day Care Centre?
Adult day care supports people who need extra care throughout the day - often for several hours at a time. This is provided within specialist adult day care centres, care homes or community buildings such as village halls.
One of the biggest draws of adult day care is the social opportunities and the range of activities visitors can take part in.
Along with these activities, older adults are also provided with additional care where needed, while family caregivers are given a break from their caregiving duties.
Some services are available in the evenings or at weekends, but the majority of adult day care centres operate Monday to Friday during daytime hours.
Age UK Day Centres
Age UK run day centres throughout the UK. These support older adults to be independent while providing plenty of opportunities for socialisation. They also put on various activities throughout the day, such as quizzes, gentle exercise, singing and painting.
At one of these day centres, you’ll also be served a hot lunch, along with snacks throughout the day.
Some offer additional care services as well, including assisted bathing and foot care.
Click the link above to find out what support is available near you. You can directly contact your nearest Age UK, or you can be referred to a day centre by a relative or your GP. You can also self-refer.
What Is Day Care Within A Care Home?
Day care within a care home is similar to the experience you’ll get in a specialist day care centre. The services offered are often suitable for people with greater care needs, such as people living with a form of dementia.
Many homes will create individualised activity plans for their day care members. These take into account personal interests and hobbies, to tailor activities to the likes of each individual. Many homes have an activity coordinator whose main role is to organise these amazing activities.
Other services offered often include companionship care and personal care where required.
Use Our Service To Find Day Care Centres For Older Adults
We list numerous UK care homes with day care services. Each home we list displays whether or not adult day care services are offered, as well as the facilities and activities available.
To make your search for an adult day care centre easier, we’ve provided 10 of our homes with day care services - each in a different part of the UK.
Use our handy navigation links below to find an adult day care centre near you!
- Oaktree Court in Wellington, Somerset
- Ashley Park in Guildford, Surrey
- Chelsea Court Place in Kensington and Chelsea, London
- Kingfisher House in Newmarket, Suffolk
- Westley Park in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
- Newton House in Grantham, Lincolnshire
- Manor Park in Castleford, West Yorkshire
- Sherwood Lodge in Fulwood, Lancashire
- Abigail Lodge in Consett, County Durham
- Kingsacre in Clydebank, Dunbartonshire
1. Oaktree Court in Wellington, Somerset
What’s offered at Oaktree Court in Wellington, Somerset:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading and poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments, meditation, yoga and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a café and restaurant, a dining area, a family room, idyllic gardens, a hair & beauty salon, a library and reading room, a quiet area and terracing
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, palliative care and physical disability support
Check out Oaktree Court for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Oaktree Court?
For availability and pricing, call 01823 212724.
2. Ashley Park in Guildford, Surrey
What’s offered at Ashley Park in Guildford, Surrey:
Activities - Arts & crafts, reading and poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a dining area, lovely gardens, a hair & beauty salon, a quiet area, a library and reading room
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care and palliative care
Check out Ashey Park for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Ashley Park?
For availability and pricing, call 01483 968183.
3. Chelsea Court Place in Kensington and Chelsea, London
What’s offered at Chelsea Court Place in Kensington and Chelsea, London:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments, meditation, yoga and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a bar, a café and restaurant, a cinema room, a dining area, a family room, relaxing gardens, a hair & beauty salon, a library and reading room, a meditation area, a quiet area and a spa
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential and dementia care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, palliative care, physical disability support and physiotherapy
Check out Chelsea Court Place for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Chelsea Court Place?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 155012.
4. Kingfisher House in Newmarket, Suffolk
What’s offered at Kingfisher House in Newmarket, Suffolk:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, meditation, yoga and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a cinema room, a dining area, a family room, tranquil gardens, a quiet area and a hair & beauty salon
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, palliative support and mental health and physical disability support
Check out Kingfisher House for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Kingfisher House?
For availability and pricing, call 01638 597985.
5. Westley Court in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
What’s offered at Westley Court in Kidderminster, Worcestershire:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a dining area, gardens, a quiet area and a hair & beauty salon
Main types of elderly care - Respite, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services and palliative care
Check out Westley Court for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Westley Court?
For availability and pricing, call 01562 814744.
6. Newton House in Grantham, Lincolnshire
What’s offered at Newton House in Grantham, Lincolnshire:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a bar, a café and restaurant, a dining area, stunning gardens, a quiet area and a hair & beauty salon
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, palliative care, physiotherapy and mental health and physical disability support
Check out Newton House for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Newton House?
For availability and pricing, call 01476 852711.
7. Manor Park in Castleford, West Yorkshire
What’s offered at Manor Park in Castleford, West Yorkshire:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a café and restaurant, a dining area, well-kept gardens, a quiet area and a hair & beauty salon
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services and palliative care
Check out Manor Park for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Manor Park?
For availability and pricing, call 01977 805537.
8. Sherwood Lodge in Fulwood, Lancashire
What’s offered at Sherwood Lodge in Fulwood, Lancashire:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments & wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a dining area, wonderful gardens, a quiet area and a hair & beauty salon
Main types of elderly care - Respite and residential care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care and physical disability support
Check out Sherwood Lodge for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Sherwood Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01772 347928.
9. Abigail Lodge in Consett, County Durham
What’s offered at Abigail Lodge in Consett, County Durham:
Activities - A regularly rotating range of activities is available at Abigail Lodge
Facilities - A dining area, manicured gardens, lift access and Wi-Fi in communal areas
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, physical disability support and physiotherapy
Check out Abigail Lodge for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Abigail Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01207 265932.
10. Kingsacre in Clydebank, Dunbartonshire
What’s offered at Kingsacre in Clydebank, Dunbartonshire:
Activities - Arts & crafts, baking & cooking, reading & poetry, dance & music, gentle exercise & fitness, gardening & flower arranging, beauty treatments and wellbeing classes
Facilities - An activity room, a cinema, a dining area, beautiful gardens, a hair & beauty salon, a quiet area, a library and a reading room
Main types of elderly care - Respite, residential, dementia and nursing care
Additional elderly care options - Day care services, convalescent care, palliative care and mental health and physical disability support
Check out Kingsacre for more information!
Are you interested in viewing Kingsacre?
For availability and pricing, call 01414 734876.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can day care centres help someone with dementia?
When spending time in a day care centre, somebody with dementia will receive much-needed support and stimulation, along with a delicious meal or two. They’ll also be encouraged to be independent where possible, such as through meaningful activities.
What are the benefits of day care centres for the elderly?
Adult day care centres offer several benefits to the elderly. They encourage older adults to remain independent, while also offering plenty of fun activities and social opportunities. They can also teach or remind older adults of important life skills like cooking and cleaning, helping to boost their confidence in the process.
Are day care centres registered with the CQC?
Day care centres aren’t required to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, care homes offering day care services do have to register with the CQC.
What activities are available at adult day care centres?
There’s a range of activities to choose from at adult day care centres. A care home will allow day care visitors to join in with the rest of the residents, while a day care centre will have its own activity programme. Popular activities include arts & crafts, cards and board games, gentle exercise, dance, reading, gardening, sensory activities, lunch clubs and even day trips out.
