Safe Environment
Ensure a safe, caring environment for your family member, offering comfort and support while you’re away.
Trained & Caring Staff
Qualified, background-checked team members provide personalized, caring support so no one is left alone.
Meals Provided
A hearty breakfast, catered lunch, and afternoon snack are provided each day for your enjoyment.
Transportation Available
We coordinate rides with MTD ADA Paratransit and C-CART/CRIS buses to get our friends safely from home to their destinations.
Health Services We Provide
Person-centered care honors each person’s unique needs, providing personalized support and meaningful activities that foster dignity, choice, and connection.
Individual, small, and large activities offer tailored options for all interests, creating meaningful moments for everyone, whether solo or in groups.
Medication distribution ensures timely, accurate delivery of prescriptions, offering peace of mind and supporting each person’s health and well-being.
Individual exercise options provide tailored routines to support each person’s fitness goals, promoting health, mobility, and independence.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies offer specialized support to enhance mobility, daily skills, and communication, promoting overall well-being.
Monthly (or as needed) weight monitoring supports health by tracking changes and ensuring each person’s wellness needs are met consistently.
Monthly (or as needed) vital signs checks help monitor health status, ensuring timely attention to each person’s wellness needs.
Communication with doctors ensures seamless care, keeping each person’s health team informed and coordinated for optimal well-being.
Assistance with mobility provides support for safe movement, enhancing independence and helping individuals stay active and engaged.
Toileting assistance offers support with hygiene needs, promoting dignity, comfort, and independence in a respectful and caring environment.
Bathing & hygiene assistance provide safe, respectful assistance, ensuring comfort and hygiene while maintaining dignity and independence.
F.A.Q.S
Where is Circle of Friends Adult Day Center located?
We are in a house centrally located between West Side Park and Spalding Park, in the Washington Circle neighborhood, at 609 W. Washington Street Champaign, IL.
Do you utilize volunteers?
Yes, our volunteers go through an application and orientation process. Many of our volunteers are from the University of Illinois and Parkland Community College. Some students come to the Center for their internships due to their interests in; geriatrics, healthcare, social work, and therapy.
What are the costs for day care?
The cost for a 10 hour day is $90.00. 1/2 days between the hours of 7:30 AM-12:30 PM or 12:30 PM-5:30 PM are $70.00. Van Transportation, if requested, is provided within the Urbana-Champaign area. A one-way trip is $11.50. Find out more information on our Prices page.
How do I reserve a spot at Circle of Friends Adult Day Center?
To request information, you can contact us here or call us at (217) 359-7937 between 7:30 AM-and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
How do I get my loved one to attend?
Though your loved one may be hesitant try saying these responses:
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Just do me a favor and try it for a month
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Maybe there are jobs you can do at the center
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The doctor wants you to get stronger
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You can get your therapy here
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You going to the center is helping me out becuase I am able to get my work done
Explore creativity with hands-on projects like painting, pottery, and seasonal decorations in a fun, welcoming space where older adults connect and share joy.
Arts & Crafts
Enjoy the beauty of nature with opportunities to plant, nurture, and grow flowers and vegetables in welcoming spaces designed for older adults to connect and relax.
Gardening
Spend time with gentle, friendly animals who bring joy and warmth, offering companionship and brightening each day for everyone through shared moments and smiles.
Pet Visits
Enjoy group excursions to local spots, museums, parks, and special events, where older adults can explore, socialize, and enjoy meaningful time together in new settings.
Community Outings
Engage in enriching talks from knowledgeable guests who share insights on a variety of topics, sparking curiosity and conversation in a welcoming group setting.
Outside Speakers
Experience the joy of rhythm and melody through interactive sessions where older adults can listen, sing along, and enjoy familiar tunes together in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Music Program
Enjoy fresh air and gentle exercise through guided strolls along scenic paths, where your loved ones can connect, unwind, and take in the beauty of nature together.
Walking Trails
Start each day with energizing movement sessions designed to boost strength, flexibility, and fun. Participants enjoy easy activities that promote health and connection.
Daily Group Exercises
Enjoy meaningful activities that bring together people of all ages, fostering connections, shared experiences, and learning opportunities between younger and older generations.
Intergenerational Programing
Participate in uplifting sessions that offer moments of reflection, meditation, and connection, providing peace and comfort through shared beliefs and meaningful discussions.
Spiritual Opportunities
Relax and have fun in a dedicated space where sports lovers can watch games, and others can enjoy playing pool, board games, and friendly competitions with friends.
Fan Cave
Treat yourself to a refreshing experience with professional styling, cuts, and treatments in a comfortable, relaxing space designed to help you feel your best.
Hair Salon
Enjoy soothing treatments that pamper your hands with grooming and relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and your nails looking their best.
Fingernail Care
Receive expert foot and ankle treatments that promote comfort and mobility, helping you maintain healthy feet and stay active with ease and confidence.
Podiatry Services
Activities
Contact Us
Location
609 W Washington St,
Champaign, IL 61820
Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed