### Question
How is the "adult day care center" defined?


### Answer
The term **adult day care center** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1766* as follows -

> any public agency or private nonprofit organization, or any proprietary title XIX or title XX center, which—


(i) is licensed or approved by Federal, State, or local authorities to provide adult day care services to chronically impaired disabled adults or persons 60 years of age or older in a group setting outside their homes, or a group living arrangement, on a less than 24-hour basis

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1766*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

