Heritage Day Health Centers provide comprehensive adult day services Monday thru Saturday, to adults with cognitive and physical impairments [Check specific location information for hours].  We are part of a continuum of community based care that strives to keep frail elderly and impaired adults in their own homes instead of nursing homes. Adult day services are an effective alternative to nursing home placement and a cost-effective alternative to home care and assisted living.

Heritage Day Health Centers has been providing services to the central Ohio community for over 20 years.  We enable our clients to live more independently, while providing relief to their caregivers.  Our activities and services are designed not only to maintain adults’ physical health, but to add new dimensions to their lives by helping them rediscover avenues of social, creative and recreational enjoyment.

ELIGIBILITY

Any adult who would benefit from the centers’ programs is eligible.  Services are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. One of our social workers will assist you with funding sources and payment options.
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Each program is staffed by a registered nurse, social worker, activity specialists and trained personal care assistants.

Heritage Day Health Centers provide a variety of services based upon the individual needs of each participant.

Health  A registered nurse monitors each participant’s health and administers medication prescribed by the participant’s physician.

Rehabilitation  Licensed therapists provide physical, occupation and speech therapy, as prescribed by the participant’s physician.

Nutrition  Nutritious meals and snacks are served, with provision for special diets.

Personal Care  Participants receive caring assistance with personal grooming and routines of daily living.  Bathing is offered if requested.
Counseling  Social Workers counsel both participants and caregivers, referring them to other community resources as needed.
Therapeutic Activities  Participants find creative self-expression in activities such as arts and crafts, adapted sports, woodworking, discussion groups, outings, games, music, yoga, and daily exercise programs.
Transportation  We operate a fleet of specially equipped para transit vehicles to assist those clients who require assistance getting to and from our centers.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Erica Drewry LISW, has been the Executive Director of Heritage Day Health Centers since November 2004 and has been an administrator with the organization since 1996. In 1988 Ms. Drewry received a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. She has spent her career working in the field of health care , including Hospice of Riverside and Children’s Hospital. In 2001, Ms. Drewry was recognized by the Walter and Marian English Awards program for her work in the human services field. She is currently the Treasurer/Secretary for The Ohio Association of Adult Day Services (OAADS). Her belief that “no one needing care should be alone and no one giving care should feel alone” guides her in her daily work.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT HDHC

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