Creative Learning Center

Creative Learning Center is a licensed adult day program serving Paradise, California. Adult Day Programs (also called Adult Day Care or Adult Day Health Care) provide structured daytime activities, supervision, and support services for adults who need assistance during the day but return to their homes or family caregivers in the evening.

Services typically include health monitoring, therapeutic activities, social and recreational programming, meals and snacks, personal care assistance, medication management, and in some cases, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing services. Programs run during daytime hours, usually 6-12 hours per day.

Who We Serve: Adult Day Programs serve adults who live at home with family caregivers but need supervision and assistance during daytime hours. Participants often include older adults with dementia, adults with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or injury. These programs also provide respite for family caregivers.

Licensing: Adult Day Programs in California are typically licensed as Adult Day Support Centers or Adult Day Health Care Centers, depending on the level of health services provided.

Payment Options: In California, Medicaid may help pay for adult day services through the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). Eligibility is based on both financial and functional criteria. Contact California Department of Health Care Services or visit https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Pages/AssistedLivingWaiver.aspx to learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply. Wait lists are common for waiver programs, so applying early is recommended.

Families researching adult day programs should verify the program's current license status, review any inspection reports, and schedule a visit to assess whether the environment and services meet their loved one's needs. You can verify this program's license and view inspection reports at California's facility search. For more information about adult day program regulations in California, visit California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Licensing requirements and regulations may change. We recommend verifying current requirements directly with your state's licensing agency.