Adult Day Program

Our Campus
Who We Serve
Our Program
Why Us
How to Apply

Our Campus

The Next Step Adult Day Program is located in NW Rochester on eight scenic acres, just 10 minutes from downtown; occupying 2,000 square feet of space of an 8,000 square foot facility. The eight acres surrounding the facility provides nature trails, a serenity garden, fire pit, chicken coop and a community vegetable garden where ingredients will be grown for our cooking program and daily snacks.

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Who We Serve

The Next Step Adult Day Program and Wellness Center is available to adults (18) eighteen years of age and older who have been diagnosed with a TBI, ABI, neurological disorder or mental illness. All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, sex, national origin or sexual orientation. An initial interview and assessment will help determine the potential participant's appropriateness for the program. The following criteria must be present to be considered for the program:

• Is physically, mentally and medically safe to participate in programming
• Does not have a communicable disease
• Does not cause harm to self or others
• Cooperates with staff in all areas of programming and documentation
• Has no unmanageable wandering
• Is able to be redirected
• Manageable incontinence
• Is mobile with or without a device
• Can transfer by his/her self
• Has set goals and is motivated to achieve those goals
• Has a motivation to participate in all areas of programming

The Next Step Adult Day Program and Wellness Center is for individuals who can benefit from: community integration, personal growth, socialization, activities, medication administration, exercise and supervision.

Our Program

The Next Step Adult Day Program is based on five growth areas that we believe are the key elements to success in life. We have created a personalized "Life Path" book for each participant that will help them stay focused on their goals. The book holds different sections Our goal is to find "just the right challenge" for each program participant by focusing on these five elements:

• Physical- daily group exercise, physical therapist designed exercise programs, nature trails, yoga, tai chi
• Mental- time/energy management, individual and group cognitive skills training
• Emotional- Stress and anxiety management, peer support group, coping skills
• Social- Communication skill building, interactive games, team building, group outings
• Spiritual- Reflection group, gardening, journaling, life purpose group

Why Us?

This innovative adult day program offers an integrated system for meeting the needs of participants while challenging them to do and be their best! Some of the benefits include:

• Fun social outlets to build friendships
• Respite care for caregivers
• Increased self-awareness and self-confidence for participants
• Opportunities to:
  • learn relationship building skill
  • improve quality of life
  • develop independent living skills
  • renew life energy
  • identify life purpose
  • reengage in life

How to Apply

Program Application
Please call 507.292.7944 for more information about this program.
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