About Us

Circle Center Adult Day Services has served older adults and their families in Richmond, VA, since 1976.  The Circle in our name denotes the “Circle of Care” between staff, families, and their loved ones. The “Circle of Care” includes benefits for caregivers and embraces the uniqueness of each participant and family. Just as each participant has an individualized care plan, each caregiver and family are supported uniquely. Our partnership is vital to the quality of care participants and families receive from the Center. The open communication between our staff and your family ensures that your loved one receives the services and support that meet his or her individual needs.

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The Center is licensed for a total of 85 participants per day.

We are non-sectarian and serve older adults regardless of sex, race, religion, national origin or location of residence.

Circle Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency.  We are led by a volunteer board of directors. 

Our Program Goals

  • Prevent or delay residential placement by providing supports for continuous community living
  • Maintain and improve functional abilities and coping skills
  • Improve the quality of individual and family life
  • Advance the development of community-based care for older adults who are frail or impaired

Our Mission

Circle Center Adult Day Services provides the Richmond, VA, community with high-quality, cost-effective daycare for frail or functionally-impaired older adults, and respite, education and support for their caregivers.  Services and activities are structured to improve the participant's physical, cognitive, and mental capabilities. The caregiver, knowing their loved one is safe and supervised, gets respite and time for other responsibilities.

Our Vision

We envision a future where older adults and their families have the freedom to live together with purpose and dignity in a supportive community.

Our Values

  • Concern for the essential and unique humanity of each participant.
  • Belief in the potential for older adults to grow even in the face of disability.
  • Belief in the importance of meaningful activity and relationships to quality of life.
  • A holistic and positive view of the participant, including abilities and needs.
  • Belief in each participant’s potential for self-directedness and a level of independence.
  • Cooperative, rather than authoritarian, relationships between participants and staff.
  • Empowerment of family caregivers to be successful in their important role.
  • Collaboration and openness with caregivers and participants to plan and evaluate agency services.

We undergo continuous monitoring of management and services to maintain our licensure by the Virginia Department of Social Services and certification as an adult day healthcare provider by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.

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