Taking care of a loved one who requires constant supervision or specialized care can take its toll on families, emotionally, physically and financially. Riverside Adult Day Services exists to ease the burden on families and loved ones by offering specialized programs and professional care to individuals needing supervision, either during daytime or nighttime hours.

Families and caregivers have several options for providing their loved ones with compassionate, experienced care on a day-to-day basis.

Senior Perspectives (Eastern Shore)
Senior Perspectives is a therapeutic day program helping Older Adults cope with the challenges that can accompany aging. Our caring, professional staff works with your loved ones through group therapy, individual therapy and other activities. For more information, call (757) 787-4058.

The Adult Day Services Center
Riverside's Adult Day and Starlight programs are centrally located in the Denbigh area of Newport News on the secure Warwick Forest campus. Our welcoming center and specially trained staff are equipped to serve all types of needs and specialize in serving adults suffering from memory impairment. The center is complete with a multi-purpose room, kitchen area and private space for quiet time.

Adult Day Program
The Adult Day Program provides a safe, supervised environment for adults to socialize, enjoy entertainment and relax during the day. The program seeks to foster independence and socialization for adults of all ages who need supportive services. Staffed by recreation therapists, registered nurses, certified nursing aides and a program director, the center provides the kind of professional care you'd expect from Riverside.

Active programs include:

• outings
• guest speakers
• singing
• current events discussion
• crafts
• exercise

Healthy lunches and snacks are served daily. Surprisingly affordable, program costs are covered by private pay and Medicaid. Participants may visit us one day a week or several times a week and can stay for all or a portion of the program hours. To learn more about eligibility criteria, please contact us at (757) 875-2033.

Adult Day Program Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

One Saturday per month
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Participants can stay for all or a portion of program hours.

Starlight Program
Riverside's Starlight Program is designed to provide a safe, active environment for your loved one during the nighttime hours. The same quality, experienced care is offered overnight, and our medical professionals will monitor your loved one's health needs, including administering medication. Your loved one will be safe and comfortable while you are able to re-energize with a relaxing evening and a good night's sleep. Click here to view our Starlight Program flyer.

The Starlight Program runs from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. and is offered to any adult who is active overnight. Participants include adults suffering from "sundowner's syndrome," typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia. Your loved one will enjoy:

• dining options
• current events discussion
• social activities, including cards and board games
• friendly, helpful staff
• and much more

Starlight Program Hours
Sunday - Thursday
7 p.m. – 7 a.m. the following day

Participants can stay for all or a portion of the program hours.

Learn More
For more information, view our Tips for Getting Started and Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also call or stop by our office near the east entrance of the Warwick Forest campus.