About Us

Northwest CT Adult Day Center (formerly Litchfield Hills Adult Day Care) is a registered non-profit. It was founded in 2014 by Amy Fitzpatrick to address the growing problem of caring for seniors living at home.

Our center provides an affordable alternative to both in-home and residential care. We strive to meet the needs of caregivers and their loved ones.

OUR MISSION:

It is our mission at Northwest CT Adult Day Center to treat our members with respect and dignity. We will provide them with the highest quality of care. Members of the Northwest CT Adult Day Center will feel as safe and comfortable at our center as they do in their own homes. It is our pleasure to provide activities and entertainment that are structured to fit each individual’s abilities.

We are the ONLY PROVIDER in the area serving 10+ communities.  

We offer an affordable alternative to both in-home and residential care for adults with mild to moderate dementia. 

• Allows members to socialize and overcome feelings of loneliness and despair. 

• Encourages empowerment and improves the ability to manage their emotions. 

• Offers daily respite to caregivers and family members. 

• 25% of our members also have mobility issues.  

What areas do we serve? 

Bantam, Bethlehem, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Litchfield, Norfolk, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Watertown, New Hartford, and Winsted 

What is offered to a member of the center? 

• Activities such as art therapy, games, daily exercise, chair yoga 

• Light breakfast and a healthy lunch 

• Field trips to parks, farms and museums and visits from special guests to the center 

• Transportation to and from the center 

Facts: 

• 83% of the help provided to those with dementia comes from family, friends; 30% are caregivers over the age of 65. 

• There are more than 7500 adult day centers in the U.S., but we are the only day center that serves our population 

• The cost of adult day is only covered with long term care insurance. While there are some subsidies available, our fees do not cover the full cost of running the center.