Developmental Center of the Ozarks Adult Day Center

The Adult Day Center at the Developmental Center of the Ozarks (DCO) offers a structured, safe recreational space with a relaxed pace, emphasizing leisure and personal needs. It serves people 55 and older without a disability and adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities in a shared space. A full-time nurse supervises and provides medical support, treatments and medications, and structured activities include opportunities for community access. DCO, which also runs children's, therapy and employment programs, says the center is approved by Medicaid and nationally accredited by CARF. It is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services as an Adult Day Care for up to 40 participants.

A full-time nurse provides medical support, treatments and medications. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are served. Structured activities in a supervised setting aim to increase independence and skill retention, communication and positive social interaction, with leisure and recreation and opportunities for community access.

The center is at 1545 E Pythian St, Springfield, MO 65802, and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full-day and a limited number of part-day slots are offered. Referrals and funding come from the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, and private pay. Call (417) 831-1545 or use the enrollment form on DCO's website.