Happy Days Adult Day Health Center (Jersey City)

Happy Days Adult Day Health Center in Jersey City is one of two Happy Days centers (the other is in Newark). The program is open to sick, elderly and disabled adults who need medical supervision and social support during the day, and each participant gets a personalized care plan. The center says a full-time RN and LPN are on duty, and it combines nursing and physical therapy with social activities and respite for family caregivers. The one Google reviewer describes it as feeling like family, with good activities, good food and strong medical care. It is licensed in New Jersey as an Adult Day Health Services Facility for up to 48 participants.

According to the center, nurses supervise care plans, coordinate doctor's appointments and manage medications, including diabetes management, and physical therapy is offered on site. Participants get hot breakfasts and lunches tailored to dietary needs, plus take-home snacks. Social workers do intake interviews, home visits, counseling and referrals, and help with Medicare and Medicaid questions. Activities include exercise, games, crafts, educational programs, guest entertainers, bingo, memory games, music, movies and outings to stores. Free door-to-door transportation is provided.

The center is at 591 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302. It is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The program says it offers flexible schedules and has bilingual staff. To enroll, call (201) 938-0300 to set up an in-person meeting and tour.