Iona Senior Services, a Washington, DC nonprofit that has supported older adults and caregivers for more than four decades, runs two adult day health centers; this one is the Wellness & Arts Center on Albemarle Street NW in Tenleytown. The program provides individualized therapeutic, social and health services during the day for older adults with memory loss, cognitive and physical disabilities and other challenges, and gives caregivers time to work, rest or run errands. Several activities run at once so participants can choose, and staff include registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. Reviews on Google mostly concern Iona's wider services, such as its loan closet and resource help, and mention plenty of activities. It is listed by the District of Columbia as a Medicaid adult day health program (ADHP) accepting beneficiaries, serving only seniors aged 60 and older.

Services & Care

Days begin with exercise and stretching, and the calendar includes art making, creative writing, mindfulness and meditation, word games, puzzles, discussions, virtual reality programs, educational lectures, pet visits and field trips. Participants receive a nutritious lunch and snacks along with nursing supervision from registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, who adapt activities to different abilities. Iona also offers caregiver support groups and respite opportunities at the center.

Access & Practical Info

The center is at 4125 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016. Payment options include Medicaid waivers, VA benefits, private pay and sliding-scale subsidies, and a staff member meets with each family to discuss finances. Call Iona's Helpline at (202) 895-9448 to learn more or arrange an in-person or virtual tour.