Our Services
Adult Day Care
Services in Volusia County
HOW WE SERVE
Comprehensive Care That Keeps Seniors Home With Dignity
The Sender Retreat Foundation has a partnership with two licensed centers in Volusia County, both open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Personalized Health Monitoring
Personalized care plans track vital health metrics including blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and height. Licensed professionals administer and monitor medications throughout the day, ensuring each participant receives the clinical oversight they need to stay healthy and safe at home.
On-Site Therapies
Physical and occupational therapy improve mobility, manage pain, and preserve function as prescribed by a physician. Our licensed therapists work with each participant to maintain independence in daily activities and reduce fall risk, the leading cause of permanent loss of independence in older adults.
Daily Meals and Nutrition
Two meals and one snack are provided each day. All menus meet the requirements of the Florida Adult Care Food and Nutrition Program and are approved by a Registered Dietitian, ensuring proper nutrition and enjoyment.
Personal Care and Hygiene
Staff assist with showers, grooming, and other activities of daily living so participants can maintain personal hygiene and dignity. We treat every person with the respect and care they deserve.
Structured Social and Cognitive Activities
Crafts, games, music, group conversation, and senior companionship keep participants mentally engaged and emotionally connected. Social isolation is a leading cause of depression and decline in older adults; our activities combat loneliness and foster community.
Additional Support & Resources
We assist residents and families by providing referrals to healthcare providers, community services, assistance programs, and other local resources that support health, independence, and overall well-being.
What adult day care is not
Not a nursing home, not assisted living, not residential
A nursing home is a twenty-four-hour residential facility, and assisted living means moving out of your own home. Adult day care is neither. It runs during business hours, Monday through Friday, and the participant goes home every evening to their own bed and their own family. It costs substantially less than institutional care, and for many families it is what allows them to delay or avoid a nursing home placement entirely.
Costs vary with the level of care and the number of days attended each week, and we work with families on affordability. Care may be covered by Sunshine Health (Tango), UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, WellCare, Simply, Florida Community Care, the Council on Aging, VA benefits for veterans, long-term care insurance, or private pay. When none of those apply, ask about the Foundation’s Adopt a Senior program, which funds attendance for low-income participants.
To see either center for yourself, call (386) 734-4442 or use the contact form. Tours run during business hours, we encourage you to bring the prospective participant along, and there is no cost or obligation.
A day at the center
From 8:00 am breakfast to 5:00 pm pickup
Every weekday opens the same way, because routine is itself part of the care. From 8:00 to 10:00 am participants have breakfast and reading time — newspapers, magazines and Brain Buzz. At 10:00 am there is exercise and stretching. Lunch is at 1:00 pm, snacks at around 3:30 pm, and the last half hour before pickup is for optional activities.
The middle of the day changes as the week goes on. Monday is crafts at 10:45, then ball games and table and tablet games in the afternoon. Tuesday is spa and pamper day at 10:30, with lottery and dominoes later. Wednesday brings bingo and Pokeno at 11:00 and afternoon games. Thursday is Uno and collage making, then Zumba or spiritual time, with visiting every other week, and a film with snacks. Friday returns to seasonal crafts and afternoon exercise.
Meals matter more than a schedule line suggests. Breakfast is served every morning, lunch is a home-cooked meal, and all menus meet the requirements of the state food and nutrition program and are approved by a Registered Dietitian. Dietary restrictions and cultural preferences are accommodated as far as possible — discuss any dietary needs when you book a tour.
What is included
Everything a participant receives in a day of care
- Diabetic monitoring and tracking of vital health metrics including blood sugar, blood pressure, weight and height.
- An on-site registered nurse, with licensed professionals administering and monitoring medication throughout the day.
- Continental breakfast, a nutritious lunch and a snack, all approved under the Adult Care Food Program.
- On-site physical and occupational therapy, by appointment, as prescribed by a physician.
- Showering services and help with grooming and other activities of daily living.
- An on-site barber and nail technician, by appointment.
- A staff ratio of one to six, so nobody is left on their own.
- Referrals to healthcare providers, community services and assistance programs for participants and their families.
Activities run throughout the day and are designed to stimulate and engage: weekly entertainment from local performers, pet and child therapy, arts and crafts, bingo, movies, music, cognitive activities, field trips, birthday parties and peer socialisation.
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Why Choose Sender Retreat Foundation
The Sender Retreat Foundation brings 30+ years of direct experience in senior care, founder credibility, and a deep commitment to serving the underserved. Ana Rosa Randolph's background as a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, and trained Assisted Living Administrator means every aspect of our program—nutrition, health monitoring, activities, and personal care—is rooted in professional best practice and real compassion. We are not a commercial chain. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making sure that seniors who could not otherwise afford quality care can stay at home with dignity, surrounded by family and community.
Our Adopt a Senior program specifically funds adult day care for low-income participants, removing the financial barrier that forces many families into nursing home placement. We measure success not by profit but by outcomes: healthier seniors, stronger families, and a community that ages with grace.