Adult Day Health Care of Mad River

Organization Description

Adult Day Health Care of Mad River offers a wide variety of professional services to serve the varied needs of our participants.

Rehabilitative Therapy

Includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy with individual and group sessions based on individual needs.

Skilled Nursing

Registered nurses provide care and intervention while working closely with caregivers and primary physicians to meet medical needs.

Social Workers

Assist with the admission process and offer resources, referrals, coordination with other service providers and advocacy for individual needs. They also lead guided discussion groups including a group just for Veterans.

Recreational Activities

Activities such as group outings, arts and crafts, games, live music, dancing, singing, storytelling, bingo, trivia, walks in the garden and Bible study.

Nutritional Services

A mid-morning snack and a nutritious hot meal at lunchtime are included every day. Dietary counseling is also available with a registered dietician.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

A specialized program in a safe, secure environment, caring for individuals with early through late-stage dementia.

Transportation

Door-to-door van service is available to participants living within our transportation radius. Our service areas include Eureka, Arcata, Blue Lake, and McKinleyville.

Program Information

Estimated Commute Time: 7 minutes in car; 15 minutes on bike; 25-50 minutes walking. Located behind the Mad River Hospital - bus stop is available as well. 

Best time of day to go: 10/11 am until 3 pm

Takes up to 3 students per semester

"You probably won't find another environment like ADHC. It is a great environment for beginners or individuals who have not had any experience, for it is very hands-on and allows you to figure out what methods work best for you."

"This site really values intrapersonal relationships with the clients. At first, it may seem like you are just thrown out to the wolves, but Brian is always there to guide you and ensure that you are doing tasks you feel comfortable with. Brian will give diverse lectures that are very interesting and you can learn a lot from."

"The ADHC is a unique clinic, it is not as much about the evaluation because many of the participants have been there for years or will be coming for years. The work we do is to maintain a current standard of living or improve it over time."

"One thing I must emphasize is that working at the Mad River ADHC is very very hands-on."

"At the ADHC, you will be in contact with people who have varying degrees of disability and you will be in physical contact with them."

"The site manager, Brian Julian, is an excellent boss who is both supportive and knowledgeable. Brian is very compassionate and emphasizes developing interpersonal relationships with the participants, which I have learned makes them much more receptive to your help."

Health & Safety

This site requires a combination of a Live-scan, required vaccinations, and/or a TB Test. Please ask your instructor and your site supervisor about these requirements. Proof of these will need to be submitted to your site in order to start your placement.
Address 
3800 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
United States
General Phone 
(707) 822-4866
Website:
http://www.adhcmadriver.org/
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Kinesiology Clinical Programs
Nursing
Service Learning
Social Work
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Behavioral Health, Disability Support Services, Mental Well-being, Wellness Education Programs