We monitor, collect and process a wide range of facts and figures about Kent and its population. We monitor, collect and process a wide range of facts and figures about Kent and its population.
The first adult day care centers opened in England during the 1940s and 1950s. Established by psychiatric hospitals, these centers were designed to reduce the frequency of hospital admissions. The first adult day care centers in the United States appeared during the early 1970s.
Adult day care services have been around for about 30 years. A survey completed in 2001 put the number of adult day care centers at 3,493 nationwide.The survey by Partners In Caregiving also indicated that at least twice as many centers are needed as are currently available.dult day care services have been around for about 30 years. A survey completed in 2001 put the number of adult day care centers at 3,493 nationwide. The survey by Partners In Caregiving also indicated that at least twice as many centers are needed as are currently available.