Private pay
One daily rate, noon dinner and the van included.
For families
Family resources
Drop-off, the note home, paying for care, the calendar and the dinner menu.
For families
For the family at home
How a day at Sylamore works for the people at home.
- 01
Mornings
The door opens at 7:30. Walk your member up the porch, or let the van bring them.
- 02
The note home
A handwritten note goes home every afternoon.
- 03
Medicines
Send noon doses in the pharmacy bottle. Our nurse logs every one.
- 04
Thursdays
Come to the jam. Families are always welcome on the porch.
Insurance & payment
Paying for the day
Dana walks every family through the options before the first day.
Arkansas Medicaid programs
Home and community-based programs can cover adult day for members who qualify.
VA benefits
Adult day health care is a VA benefit for eligible veterans.
Long-term care insurance
Many policies include adult day. We fill out the forms.
Activities & dining
A week at Sylamore
A sample week. The full calendar is mailed home the first of the month.
Mon
- Coffee and the county paper
- Greenhouse: seed starting
- Beans and cornbread
Tue
- Handwork table
- Balance class
Wed
- Story hour
- Whittling bench
Thu
- Greenhouse: transplanting
- Porch jam, 1 to 3
Fri
- Flower arranging
- Fried pies and checkers
- Walk around the square
Sat
- Respite Saturday (monthly)
- Shape-note singing (monthly)
Good to know
Questions, plainly answered
What is an adult day program?
A daytime place for older adults who live at home but shouldn't spend the day alone. Members get care, a hot dinner and company, and go home every afternoon.
Who is a good fit?
Adults living with memory loss, recovering from a stroke or fall, managing diabetes, or isolated out in the county. Opal visits your home before the first day.
How do families pay?
Privately by the day, or with VA benefits, long-term care insurance or Arkansas Medicaid programs for those who qualify. Medicare generally does not cover adult day.
Is a nurse there all day?
Yes, every hour we're open.
How far does the van go?
Anywhere in Stone County, including the hollows. Ask about Fifty-Six, Timbo and Onia.
Can families come to the Thursday jam?
Please do. One to three every Thursday. Bring an instrument if you play.
Does my dad have to garden?
No. Some members never touch a seed tray. They play checkers, whittle, quilt or just sit on the porch.
What about members with dementia?
They spend part of the day on the sun porch with staff trained in dementia care, and join everyone for dinner and music.
How many days can Mom come?
Two to five. Most families start with two.
Is the old farmhouse accessible?
Yes. We added a ramp, widened doors and built an accessible bath room.
What if something happens during the day?
Our nurse checks right away and calls you. In an emergency we call 911 first.
Do you close for weather?
We follow the Mountain View schools and call every family by 6:30 a.m.
Can Mom get a bath here?
Yes, with a trained aide in our bath room.
What should Dad bring?
A list of medicines, noon doses in the pharmacy bottle, a sweater and his glasses.
Do you offer Saturday respite?
One Saturday a month, nine to three.
Do you help families after a loss?
Yes. Our chaplain visits and our caregiver group stays open to you.
Can we drop in?
Any time we're open.
Can we try a day?
Yes. Your first visit day is our treat.
Thursday at one. Bring your banjo.
Come for the jam, or bring your mother or dad for a visit day, our treat. Call or text Opal.