Adult-day
Brighten Academy
Adult-day in San Benito, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1462 Scott Brown, San Benito, Tx. |
| City | San Benito |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78586 |
| County | Cameron |
| Phone | 956 399 5100 |
| Website | https://www.brightenacademy.net/ |
| License number | 003223 |
| License type | Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 559) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 120 |
| Care types | adult day care, day activity and health services |
| Services offered | Daytime health services and health monitoring, Nursing services, Supervised activities, Meals and snacks, Life skills development, Music as therapy, Art as therapy, Introduction to computer technology, Field trips, Transportation to surrounding areas, Therapies with a doctor's orders, Home and Community-Based Services, including group homes, foster/companion care, and supported home living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Brighten Academy is a Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) program in San Benito, TX 78586, in Cameron County. It is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC facility ID 003223, status LICENSED) with a licensed capacity of 120. DAHS programs provide daytime health services, activities, and meals for adults who need support during the day.
Brighten Academy in San Benito describes itself as a day and healthcare facility for people with special needs. Its site lists courses in life skills development, music as therapy, art as therapy, physical health, and computer technology, along with field trips, breakfast, lunch, and snacks served daily, and transportation to surrounding areas. Enrollment is open to adults 18 and older with a doctor's orders and diagnosis, and the site says private pay, insurance, and Medicaid are accepted. Brighten also offers Home and Community-Based Services, including group homes, foster and companion care, and supported home living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
More about this provider
| Brighten Academy is a day and healthcare facility for bright minds with special needs, offering life skills, music and art therapy, meals, and transportation, plus HCS services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | |
| Services and programs | Curriculum courses include life skills development, music as therapy, art as therapy, physical health, introduction to computer technology, and field trips. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are served daily, transportation is available to surrounding areas, and therapies are available with a doctor's orders. Through Brighten HCS it also provides group homes, foster/companion care services, and supported home living. |
| Who it serves | Individuals with special needs, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Rio Grande Valley. Enrollment requires participants to be 18 years or older with a doctor's orders and diagnosis. |
| Payment types it states | Private Pay, insurance, and Medicaid are accepted for enrollment. |
| Visiting and contact details | Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Brighten Academy San Benito: Phone 956 399 5100, 1462 Scott Brown, San Benito, Tx. |
| Website | https://www.brightenacademy.net/ |
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Common questions about Brighten Academy
Where is Brighten Academy located?
Brighten Academy is at 1462 Scott Brown, San Benito, Tx..
What care and services does Brighten Academy offer?
Brighten Academy offers adult day care, day activity and health services, Daytime health services and health monitoring, Nursing services, Supervised activities, Meals and snacks, Life skills development, Music as therapy.
How do I contact Brighten Academy?
Call Brighten Academy at 956 399 5100.
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 Texas 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.