PRICING
Insurance/Medicaid/VA
The AGE of Central Texas Thrive Social & Wellness Centers accept payment from:
- Texas Medicaid (through DADS, Superior HealthPlan, and United Healthcare Community Plan)
- Veteran’s Administration benefits,
- Long-term care insurance.
Did you know that our services may be fully covered by Medicaid or VA benefits? Many of our members attend Thrive at little to no cost. We’re happy to walk you through the process.
Private Pay Options
The private pay rate at AGE of $100 per day, with discounts available for 3+ days of attendance per week, and includes all nursing care, personal care, meals and snacks, activities, field trips, and more. If you are concerned about funding your loved one’s attendance, please contact us for assistance in identifying appropriate funding options.
AGE’s daily cost of $100 (with discounts available for 3+ days of attendance per week), which is less than the national average, includes up to 10 hours of supervised care in a safe environment, nutritious meals, medication monitoring, engaging activities, and transportation on a space-available basis.
Half-Day Pricing (Private Pay Only)
Cost-effective way to explore the Thrive Social & Wellness Center before committing to full-daytime care.
1-2 days/week: $60/4hr day
3+ days/week: $50/4hr day (discounted rate)
*Meals are included!*
SERVICES
The AGE Thrive Social & Wellness Centers provide exceptional daytime care for older adults with physical or cognitive needs. Your loved one can enjoy an active, social day while receiving the care and support he or she needs in a vibrant community setting.
Health Montoring
The care team at each location includes a full-time licensed vocational nurse (LVN), certified nurse aides, a licensed activity director, and program aides. The care and services they provide are enhanced by clinical supervision from a registered nurse (RN) and a dietary consultant. In addition, AGE staff communicates regularly with family members, physicians, and therapists, to ensure coordinated care for an older loved one. We are trained to care for adults with such health conditions as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, diabetes, stroke, and more.
Before a client is admitted to our program, our nurse completes a full medical assessment to ensure that we can meet the client’s needs. Once admitted to the program, each client then receives a monthly checkup from our nurse. In addition, the nurse can, with doctors’ orders, can administer medications, monitor blood sugar level, provide wound care, and more.
Engaging Activities
Therapeutic activities are the core of our specialized program. Each activity is designed to promote connectiveness, competence, belonging, optimal functioning, and an improved quality of life.
The monthly calendar includes activities like walking, yoga, gardening, games, parties, field trips, music and art therapy, reminiscence discussions, and brain fitness games. Some are conducted in small groups, to encourage social interaction with peers, while others are one-on-one, with either a staff member or a volunteer drawing on a client’s special talent or pursuing a favorite pastime, all in a comfortable, home-like setting. By making new friends and connecting with their peers, clients find comfort and support in their new community.
Nutritious Meals
Each day, we serve a hot, nutritious lunch and two snacks. This therapeutic food program is monitored by a licensed dietician to ensure the best nutritional value for older adults. Some special needs, including diabetic diets, can be accommodated.
Attentive & Caring Staff
All adult day care centers operate under a state mandated staffing ratio, which describes the number of clients that may be present at the center for every one staff member working. AGE of Central Texas Thrive Social & Wellness Centers operate with an 8-to-1 care ratio; that is, one staff member is available for every 8 clients that are present.
Well-trained and supervised volunteers and interns from the community and local universities also share their talents and experience the joy of caring for elders.
Free Door-to-Door Transportation
For those who need it, several transportation options are available to members attending AGE of Central Texas Thrive Social & Wellness Centers. All members are signed in and out of the facility to ensure added security.
- AGE provides door-to-door round-trips from members’ homes to our Centers, at no charge. Availability is based on the location of the client’s home in relation to our routes and the space available in our vans. Please contact our staff to see if transportation is available in your area.
- The Capital Metro ACCESS program provides door-to-door round-trips for older adults and people with disabilities within the Austin city limits. Please visit the Capital Metro (link) to learn more about this program: http://www.capmetro.org/riding/MetroAccess.asp
- CARTS (hyperlink: www.ridecarts.com) Community Transit services provide transportation for persons living in the counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, and non-urbanized areas of Travis and Williamson. For more information, please call 1-800-456-RIDE (7433).
Enrollment and Admission
Choose the option that works best for you to get started:
Option #1 – Click here to fill out an inquiry form. A staff member will reach out to you promptly!
Option #2 – Click here to schedule a tour of either Thrive Center
Option #3 Give us a call!
- Williamson County: (512) 255-4865
- South Austin: (512) 614-6081
Option #4 – Email us!
- WilcoThrive@AGEofCentralTX.org
- SouthThrive@AGEofCentralTX.org
What happens next? – Thrive Center staff will work with you to schedule an assessment day, coordinate with your loved one’s doctor to retrieve necessary medical records, and schedule a start day.