Specialized Adult Day Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Dallas-Fort Worth
Meaningful activities, compassionate care, and a safe daytime program for your loved one — so they can thrive at home longer.
A Trusted Partner in Daytime Dementia Care
Friends Place Adult Day Services is an adult day care center dedicated to providing specialized daytime senior care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Founded in 2005 in Richardson, Texas by Pam Kovacs Johnson, a health care professional with more than 30 years in the field of aging, Friends Place was created as a place for people with early or mid-stage Alzheimer’s to socialize with peers, keep their mind and body active, and remain independent in their home longer.
Friends Place provides adult day care and respite for caregivers. Our program is a cost-effective alternative to nursing home care. The cost of our adult social day care is affordable and flexible. There is a nurse on staff to monitor our members’ health and to dispense medication as indicated. By offering both a social and medical model of care, people with memory impairment can remain at home, maintain an optimal level of functioning, and delay the need for placement in a long-term care facility.
Our Daytime Care Services
Nutrition and Dietary Services
All meals and snacks prepared on-site. Continental breakfast and morning snacks. Hot nutritional lunch served restaurant-style. Assistance with meals, prompts/cues, adaptive equipment. Supervision for those with choking precautions. Menus reviewed and approved by a licensed dietitian. Hydration program with juices and water served at least three times daily. Nutritional counseling available for families.
Health, Care, and Wellness Program
Supervised by a full-time nurse. Toileting reminders and incontinence care assistance. Assistance with transfers and ambulation. Medication reminders or administration. Blood pressure monitoring. Glucose testing. Assistance and monitoring of oxygen. Medical treatments. Weight monitoring.
Recreational and Therapeutic Activities
Word and trivia games. Dancing with live entertainment. Musical programs. Therapy dogs. Intergenerational programs. Exercises twice daily. Arts and crafts. Daily sing-along. Mind fitness activities.
Personal Care Services
Showers. Men’s shaves. Hair shampoo and blow dry. Nail care with hand and arm massage. Foot care with foot and leg massage. Professional licensed salon services for ladies or men.
Why Families Choose Friends Place
Specialized focus on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory-related conditions
Licensed nurse on staff every day for health monitoring and medication management
1:5 staff-to-member ratio (source: FAQ page)
All meals and snacks prepared on-site, reviewed by a licensed dietitian
Contracted with the VA North Texas Health Care System for eligible veterans at no cost
Licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (source: About Us page)
Both social and medical model of care (source: About Us page)
Affordable at $80–$100/day, with long-term care insurance accepted (source: Richardson Days/Hours/Costs page)
Founded by a healthcare professional with 30+ years in the field of aging (source: About Us page)
Ready to See If Friends Place Is Right for Your Family?
What Families Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Adult day care is a supervised daytime program for older adults who need assistance or companionship during the day. Friends Place specializes in care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, offering structured activities, meals, health monitoring, and socialization in a safe, therapeutic environment.
The Life Enrichment and Health & Wellness programs are $80 for a half day (5 hours or less) and $100 for a full day (over 5 hours). Long-term care insurance is accepted. VA benefits may cover the full cost for eligible veterans. There is a $65 enrollment fee.
The Richardson location is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The DeSoto location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members may attend for any five-hour period with a reservation.
Yes. Both locations are contracted with the VA North Texas Health Care System through the VA Community Adult Day Health Care Program. Eligible veterans can attend at no cost. A small copay may apply in some instances. Staff can assist with determining eligibility.
Yes. A light breakfast, a full hot lunch, and planned snacks are included in the daily fee. All meals are prepared fresh on-site. Menus are reviewed by a licensed dietitian. Special diets, food restrictions, and individual food preferences are accommodated.
Yes. A licensed nurse is on duty each day at each location. The nurse can administer medications, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care. Staff is certified in CPR/first aid and receives at least 12 hours of ongoing training throughout the year.
Call to arrange a tour of the center. Complete an application for enrollment. Schedule a second, shorter visit and bring your loved one for a brief assessment. Complete the enrollment process with staff, arrange a start date, and reserve days for the remainder of the month.
No. Programs are designed primarily for those with memory problems, but members are not required to have an actual diagnosis. Members with Parkinson’s, mild cognitive impairment, and other older adults also benefit from the cognitive and physical wellness programs.
Transportation is not provided by most centers but can often be arranged through DART Paratransit services or private senior transportation services. Contact staff for options available in your community.
Members may attend for any five-hour period during operating hours with a reservation. Drop-in is not permitted. Reservations are needed to plan for meals, staffing, and the 1:5 ratio. Staff can usually accommodate same-day reservations.