Frequently Asked Questions

AEC is proudly located in York County, SC. We have four programs that operate out of three distinct campuses:

Thrive | Adult Day Health Care
3 South Pacific Avenue

York, SC 29745

Renew | Montessori Center for Aging & Memory
105 Lestina Court

Fort Mill, SC 29715

High5 | Day Program for Adults With Disabilities
359 Park Avenue

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Works | Job Services for Adults With Disabilities
359 Park Avenue

Rock Hill, SC 29730

Our campuses are open Monday through Friday with program hours varying by location. As capacity allows, members have the flexibility to choose on which days to attend.

Thrive | Adult Day Health Care: 7:30am – 3:30pm

Renew | Montessori Center for Aging & Memory: 7:30am – 3:30pm

High5 | Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities: 7:30am – 12:30pm and/or 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Members of Works set their schedule with their employer and the program director.

AEC is for adults of all abilities. Each of our programs is carefully designed to support the specific needs of different populations:

• Thrive is for individuals who need medical monitoring but are not ready for long-term nursing care. Members https://www.adultenrichmentcenters.orgare primarily older and senior adults with a variety of diagnoses.

• Renew is for individuals living with early-onset Alzheimer’s, dementia, or age-related cognitive delays. Members are adults or seniors with a variety of memory-related diagnoses.

• High5 is for individuals who have a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members are primarily young adults interested in post high school engagement.

• Works is for adults of all ages who have a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members are those interested in competitive wage employment in an integrated environment.

Yes! We welcome visitors at all of our campuses. Contact us to schedule a tour.

Transportation is available to Thrive and High5 members.

Transportation is not available for Renew and Works members. We can recommend transportation services for Renew members, and the Works program director can assist members in coordinating transportation, including helping them to budget for public transit.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided to Thrive and Renew members. High5 and Works members are responsible for their own meals.

All Thrive and Renew members, as well as the campus staff, wear name tags. Not only does it support self-directed engagement and community building, but it also diminishes the likelihood of embarrassment and withdrawal.

A Registered Nurse is on site at the Thrive campus daily. Medical Technicians – who are under the oversight of the RN – are on site daily at Renew and High5.

The ratio of AEC staff to members varies by location:

Thrive – 1:8

Renew – 1:4

High5 – 1:8

Works – 1:1

Research shows that socialization and physical and mental activity can slow the progression of some disorders and disease. At all of our campuses, everyone is invited to join in activities but participation is not required. We believe in process over product, meaning we are far more interested in level of engagement than outcome.

We honor the unique abilities, specific preferences, and vibrant histories of every member. Individual and group activities are based on member interests and skills. At Thrive, programming often features music, art, crafts, gardening, and games. At Renew, members engage in purposeful activities that suit their personal interests, needs, or former roles.  At High5, activities address critical life skills, such as appropriate public behavior, cooking, and household upkeep and safety, and also member interests like art, technology and gardening. When possible, members attend field trips and cultural events.

Yes. Every member has an assigned locker in which they can store their personal effects. We recommend all members to have a full change of clothes on hand, and any necessary hygiene products to make them feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. High5 members are asked to be mindful about the quantity of personal items they bring to campus.

We uphold the dignity of every member and assist individuals as needed in the event of a personal accident. In case of an emergency, showers and a washer and dryer are available.

Membership costs differ by location:

Thrive

1 day/week – Attendance: $500 monthly; Transportation: $100 monthly

Up to 3 days/week – Attendance: $775 monthly; Transportation: $200 monthly

Up to 5 days/week – Attendance: $1,200 monthly; Transportation: $325 monthly

Renew

1 day/week – $640 monthly

Up to 3 days/week – $1540 monthly

Up to 5 days/week – $2,240 monthly

High5 & Works

Applicants deemed eligible for a Waiver by the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) participate in High5 and Works programming at no charge to individuals or families. Those who do not qualify may pay for programming privately; contact the Center for more information.

Aid varies by location and may include one or more of the following depending on the program: Veterans Affairs, SC Department of Disabilities & Special Needs (DDSN), a SC Community Long Term Care (CLTC) Waiver, and grants from the Catawba Area Agency on Aging and the SC Respite Coalition. Contact us for more information.

Payments are made by auto-debit at the beginning of each month. An ACH form is included in the enrollment packet

Thrive and Renew are licensed by the SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), and High5 and Works are licensed by the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN).

Yes, AEC was designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization in 1986. Our Tax ID number is 57-0812738.

There are numerous ways to support AEC. You can make a tax-deductible donation, become a sponsor, volunteer with us. Thank you for considering AEC as a recipient of your time, talent and resources – we are so appreciative.

Competitive candidates for internship and employment opportunities have a passion for our mission and vision, and are committed to providing personalized care for people of all abilities. Check out our careers page for open positions.