ENCORE: Adult Day Services Program
 The Encore Program is an adult day program that provides services designed to meet the needs of older adults and others along with their caregivers.
The Encore Program, which is located at 609 First Street West in Waconia, has been operated by Carver County Community Social Services for almost 30 years!
TO CONTACT US
| Primary Contacts |
Linda Plessner
Lisa Wickenhauser |
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| Telephone: |
(952) 442-7660 |
| Fax: |
(952) 442-7665 |
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| E-Mail Address: |
encore@co.carver.mn.us |
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HOURS OF OPERATION
The Encore Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM SIZE The Encore Program is licensed by the State of Minnesota to serve 26 participants per day.
STAFFING
The Encore Program staff consists of a team of 5 trained, caring professionals with many years of experience working with older adults and disabled adults. The staff includes a therapeutic recreation specialist, social worker and two program assistants. In addition, the Encore Program contracts with a local home care agency for the services of a registered nurse and a physical therapist.
BENEFITS TO ENCORE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
- Individual attention to participants' needs
- A safe, secure environment
- Opportunities to visit with others
- A variety of life enriching activities, such as: reminiscing and discussion time, music, crafts, baking, entertainment and intergenerational activities
- Health monitoring and assistance with medications
- Daily exercises, strength training and fall prevention exercises
- Services of a physical therapist
- Nourishing noon meals, as well as morning and afternoon snacks
- Help with arranging transportation for appointments in Waconia.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED AT AN ADDITIONAL FEE
- Shower
- Early drop-off at 8:00 a.m. and late afternoon pickup by 4:00 p.m.
- Wheelchair-accessible transportation.
FUNDING
The Encore Program receives reimbursement through a variety of funding options including private pay arrangements, a sliding fee scale, Medical Assistance Waiver programs, long-term care insurance, the Veterans Administration, Carver County and the Greater Twin Cities United Way.
For more information or to arrange a free visit, call (952) 442-7660.
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