Personal Referral Activities in Bennettsville, SC

Our program activities at cater to social, group, and individual needs, educational, recreational, and health activities, as well as basic medical services, such as blood pressure monitoring. Our participants will have the opportunity to socialize, enjoy peer support, and receive monitoring of their physical and mental health in our adult day care center in Bennettsville, SC.

To assist with the monitoring of participants’ health conditions, (direct care), a licensed nurse, certified nursing assistants, health care aides, and an activity coordinator will be on site. Each participant has an individualized care plan to enable the activity coordinator to tailor activities and fulfill personal care needs. Our staff supervises and/or assists with medications taken during ADC hours (medication management). Transportation to and from the center is available based on assessed needs.

THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS

The following steps should be followed to enroll a participant in Nora’s Caring Companions ADC:

1. The caregiver contacts the ADC Administrator/designee at 843-544-3511 or 843-679-7089(cell) and arranges a meeting to determine the need for and appropriateness of ADC for their loved one.
2. Arrange for a free day visit to the Center for Potential Participants and Caregiver to determine if Nora’s Caring Companions ADC is a “good fit” for a loved one.
3. Payment option for daycare service includes Medicaid/ Community Long-term Care, Private Pay, Family Care Giver Support Program Vouchers, and Department of Disability and Special Needs(DDSN).
4. Receive the application packet, policies and procedures manual, and information on payment options.
5. Complete all forms in the application packet, including those needed from the primary physician, and return them to the administrator.
6. Discuss payment options with the administrator/designee.
7. Once the payment option is agreed upon and payment documents signed, then the Caregiver and administrator/designee can plan the starting date to begin service.

PROGRAM GOALS

• Provide a safe and supportive environment to participants while allowing the informal caregivers to remain in the workforce
• Prevent or prolong the need for institutionalization
• Provide growth and development of participants through their engagement in arts, crafts, music, games, exercise, and socialization that promotes well-being and autonomy
• Nora’s Caring Companions ADC will preserve the dignity and quality of life for aging seniors with disabilities such as chronic diseases, dementia, and other health conditions
• Direct care staff and support team will provide participants with the opportunity to maintain their self-worth, independence, and dignity
• Promote and provide healthy nutrition

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

The Administrator of Nora’s Caring Companions ADC is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the day care activities, approving all operating budgets and allocating resources. There are four staff members in the program each day and two on field trips. One staff person is required for every eight participants. All clinical staff are certified in CPR and First Aid prior to hire and during the orientation process. Trained volunteers are also an important part of Nora’s Caring Companions ADC, providing additional social and emotional support.

Staff meet regularly to discuss the service needs of participants.

The administrator and designee communicate with the primary caregivers to discuss changes in behaviors, health, or performance, which prompts adjustments to the care plan. Family/Caregivers are notified of any significant changes in their loved one’s condition.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Our goal is to serve those in need of our services through quality, cost-effective care. We accept Medicaid, Private Pay, Sliding Scale Payments based on annual household income, and Long-Term Care Insurance.