Las Mercedes Adult Day Care - Bird Road

Las Mercedes Adult Day Care at the Bird Road medical center is part of Las Mercedes Medical Centers, which has provided geriatric care in South Florida since 1971. The day program offers personalized care plans, activities, health and wellness support and caregiver respite, and it works alongside the center's primary, specialty and diagnostic care. Bilingual staff speak English and Spanish. Members describe friendly staff, a clean facility and professional drivers, and one long-time member says staff treat participants like family; one reviewer notes parking can be a challenge. It is licensed by the State of Florida as an Adult Day Care Center (license 9354) for up to 240 participants.

Activities include group games, art and music therapy sessions, exercise classes adapted to different abilities, and social and cultural events. Health support includes periodic wellness checks, assistance with medications and treatments, nutritious meals and snacks, and coordination with the center's doctors. Las Mercedes provides free transportation to and from its centers, and its facilities have wheelchair-friendly layouts.

The center is at 9853 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed weekends. Families can schedule a tour through Las Mercedes or call (305) 223-4685.