Specialized Adult Day Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Dallas-Fort Worth

Adult day care is a supervised daytime program where older adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss spend the day in a safe, social setting and return home in the evening. At Friends Place, members enjoy structured activities, hot meals, nursing care, and time with peers, while family caregivers get time to work, rest, or run errands.

At our Richardson center, adult day care costs $80 for a half day (5 hours or less) and $100 for a full day, with a one-time $65 enrollment fee. For DeSoto and Plano rates, please call the center. See our Richardson days, hours and costs page for full details. Breakfast, a hot lunch, snacks, activities, and nursing care are all included in the daily rate. Adult day care is typically far less expensive than assisted living, memory care, or in-home care.

Original Medicare generally does not cover adult day care, but other options can help. Almost all long-term care insurance policies cover Friends Place, and our staff can help you verify your benefits. Eligible veterans may attend at no cost through the VA. Call us to talk through the payment options that fit your family.

Yes. Friends Place Richardson and Friends Place DeSoto are contracted with the VA North Texas Health Care System, so eligible veterans can attend at no cost. Veterans need a referral from their VA physician, and a small copay may apply in some cases. Our staff can help you check eligibility, and you can learn more on our Veterans page. Our Plano center is not yet contracted with the VA, so veterans in the Plano area can use this benefit at our Richardson center.

Adult day care helps people with dementia stay socially engaged, mentally active, and physically healthy while continuing to live at home. A structured daily routine with activities, exercise, and peer interaction can help maintain skills and delay the need for long-term care placement. It also gives family caregivers regular respite, which reduces stress and burnout.

A typical day at Friends Place includes group activities, exercise, music, and a hot lunch, all designed for people with memory loss. Members can enjoy trivia and word games, exercise twice daily, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, therapy dogs, and live entertainment. Breakfast and snacks are served too, and a licensed nurse is on duty every day to give medications and monitor health.

No, a formal dementia diagnosis is not required to attend Friends Place. Our programs are designed for adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory problems, and members with Parkinson’s or mild cognitive impairment also benefit. Members should be at least 50 years old and able to walk independently or with a walker, cane, or staff assistance. Wheelchairs are not permitted.

Adult day care is a daytime-only program, so your loved one comes for the day and returns home each evening. Memory care and assisted living are full-time residential options. Adult day care costs much less, lets your loved one stay in familiar surroundings, and can delay or even avoid the move to a long-term care facility.

Friends Place has three adult day care centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area:

• Richardson: 1960 Nantucket Dr, Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., (972) 437-2940
• DeSoto: 1232 W. Belt Line Rd, Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., (972) 274-2484
• Plano: 4682 McDermott Rd, Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., (972) 437-2940

Members can attend any five-hour period with a reservation (no drop-ins). Transportation is not provided by most of our centers, but it can often be arranged through DART Paratransit in DART cities such as Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Garland, and Carrollton, or through private senior transportation services. Check with staff for options in your community.

The first step is to schedule a tour of the Friends Place location nearest you. After the tour, you complete an enrollment application and bring your loved one for a short second visit and assessment. Then you choose a start date and reserve days for the month. We recommend starting with two to three days a week for the easiest transition.