Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is St. Ann Center?

A: St Ann Center is an Intergenerational Center offering health and wellness day services to people of all ages and abilities.


Q: Are you a nursing home?

A: No, we are a day services facility. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm.


Q: What do you mean by intergenerational?

A: We bring clients of all ages and abilities together for shared activities because we believe in the positive benefits of spending time together.


Q: What are the ages of children you accept?

A: Our child day care accepts children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. It also offers a before and after school program, and a summer camp program. W-2 funding is available for ages 6-12.


Q: Do you offer transportation?

A: Yes, St. Ann Center has three of its own wheelchair-accessible buses that offer transportation to and from the Center.


Q: Do you have nurses on duty?

A: Yes, we have a full time Register Nurse and LPN on duty every day.


Q: How much does it cost to attend St. Ann Center?

A: The cost for full day services is $45 to $55 daily, based on the level of care needed. The Child Day Care costs vary depending on the age of the child.


Q: Do you accept insurance?

A: We accept Medicare, Medicaid, T-19, private insurance and private pay. Not all programs are covered by Medicare/Medicaid, but government assistance is available to those who qualify. The Center also offers a sliding fee schedule. Most private insurance plans do not cover the cost of daycare, but therapies may be covered.


Q: How can I afford day services?

A: Typically, there are three forms of funding available; private pay, county funding through Adult Services of the Department on Aging, and St. Ann Center's Adopt-A-Life Program.


Q: What is Adopt-A-Life?

A: Adopt-A-Life is a funding program available though St. Ann Center. It provides from 25% to 75% of the cost of day services for individuals who cannot afford the full cost of care.


Q: What type of therapy do you offer?

A: We offer physical, occupational, speech and restorative therapies. As part of our daily programming we also offer massage, music and art therapies.


Q: Do you provide meals?

A: Yes, we have a full service kitchen that makes fresh homemade lunch and provides 2 snacks everyday.  If the children arrive early breakfast is also served.


Q: Can you meet special dietary needs?

A: Yes, our kitchen can create a special meal plan for each individual client based on dietary needs. We also provide tube feeding.


Q: Do you have a pool?

A: Yes, our wheelchair-accessible pool is kept at 88 degrees F and the Aquatic Center offers private, family-friendly changing areas. Our pool is open to the public and has a full schedule of events.


Q: Can I come only one or two days a week?

A: Yes, you can come any number of days in a given week, Monday through Friday.


Q: Are you open on holidays and weekends?

A: No, we are closed on all major holidays and weekends.


Q: Do I have to be Catholic?

A: No, St. Ann Center is nondenominational. We accept everyone without regard to faith, culture and ability to pay. We do have a small chapel that can be used for reflection and small services.


Q: Are you open to the public?

A: All of our services are open to the public. We have a full service beauty shop and full range aquatic program that is open Monday through Friday.