Adult-day
Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program
Adult-day in Buffalo, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1170 Main Street |
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 14209 |
| County | Erie |
| Website | https://lighthouseguild.org/healthcare-services/adult-day-health-care/ |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 7002131R |
| License type | Adult Day Health Care Program (ADHC) — on-site program at the sponsor facility, New York State Department of Health |
| Licensing status | Certified — New York State Department of Health, Adult Day Health Care service at the sponsor facility |
| Care types | adult day |
| Services offered | adult day health care program |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
GuildCare Buffalo, at 1170 Main Street in Buffalo, is Lighthouse Guild's Adult Day Health Care program and has cared for people in Western New York for well over 20 years. It is the only adult day health care program in New York State that specializes in people with vision loss, though members do not have to be blind to qualify. Members can get nursing care, help with medications, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, vision rehabilitation, social work, nutrition counseling, therapeutic activities, and a morning snack and lunch each day. Services are covered by Medicaid or a managed health plan.
More about this provider
| GuildCare, a Lighthouse Guild program, describes itself as the only Adult Day Health Care program in New York State that specializes in people with vision loss, with centers including Buffalo. It offers daily medical and social care, including nursing, meals, therapies, vision rehabilitation, social work, and nutrition counseling, usable daily or a few days a week. | |
| Services and programs | Nursing (health monitoring, care, medication help, healthier-life teaching), two daily meals (nutritious morning snack and lunch), physical, occupational, and speech therapy, therapeutic activities including yoga, meditation, and dance therapy, vision rehabilitation services, social work (counseling and help applying for Medicaid and other benefits), nutrition counseling, and transportation that Medicaid or a managed care plan may cover; Buffalo veteran services listed as nursing care, medication management, diabetes care, therapies, social work, nutritional counseling, vision rehabilitation, therapeutic activities, morning snack and lunch |
| Who it serves | Adults ages 18 and older diagnosed with a chronic medical condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure who likely need assistance with activities of everyday living; the program specializes in people with functional vision problems, and services and activities are designed for people with physical, cognitive, and visual disability; veterans with vision loss are specifically addressed for Buffalo |
| Payment types it states | The site states services are covered by Medicaid or a managed health plan |
| Visiting and contact details | GuildCare Buffalo, 1170 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209; Director: Jamie A. Ridout; phone 716-885-8041; site invites visitors to schedule a tour |
| Website | https://lighthouseguild.org/healthcare-services/adult-day-health-care/ |
Other adult-day in Erie County
- Schofield Adult Day Health Care Program — Buffalo
- St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center Adult Day Health Care Program — Buffalo
Common questions about Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program
Where is Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program located?
Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program is at 1170 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14209.
What care and services does Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program offer?
Guildcare Buffalo Adult Day Health Care Program offers adult day, adult day health care program.
How much does adult day care cost?
The national median cost of adult day health care is $95 a day (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 5 days a week, that is about $24,700 a year. Costs in New York can be higher or lower.
Does Medicare pay for adult day care?
No. Medicare does not pay for adult day care on its own. One exception is PACE, a program run by Medicare and Medicaid together. PACE covers adult day health care for people who join it. Most adult day care is paid by Medicaid, the VA, or the family.
What is the difference between adult day care and home care?
Adult day care is a day program outside the home. It gives meals, activities, health checks, and rides to and from the center. Home care sends a caregiver into the home to help one person. Adult day care also gives family caregivers a break during the day.
Who else pays for adult day care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for adult day care in many states for people who qualify. The VA covers adult day health care for many veterans. Some long-term care insurance plans pay for it. The rest is paid out of pocket.