LHANC Rafael Villaverde Adult Day Care Center

The Rafael Villaverde Adult Day Care Center on SW 8th Street is one of two adult day care centers run by Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County (LHANC), a nonprofit serving seniors in South Florida since 1972. The center serves seniors 60 and older who are affected by debilitating illnesses and need a safe place during the day, and it gives family caregivers respite. Participants receive transportation, meals, therapy and cognitive activities designed to delay memory loss, and several funding sources are available. Some reviewers report difficulty reaching the office by phone, so families may want to follow up persistently. It is licensed by the State of Florida as an Adult Day Care Center (license 8274) for up to 72 participants.

Clients receive transportation, meals, therapy and special cognitive activities designed to delay memory loss. LHANC offers physical therapy at its Little Havana location, and its programs include activities such as singing, dancing, dominoes and bingo. LHANC provides free pickup and drop-off from home in its service area.

The center is at 700 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130. Google lists hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (LHANC's website lists 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), closed weekends. Adult day care is available to seniors 60 and older through several funding sources; call to find out which program you qualify for and whether free transportation reaches your area. Call (305) 858-0887, ext. 1212.