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161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093

House of Welcome Adult Day Program

Helping you navigate memory loss

Caring for someone with memory loss can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At House of Welcome (HOW), we provide compassionate, person-centered care in a warm, home-like setting that feels safe, engaging, and welcoming.

Creative Connection & Care

Our Day Program offers small-group, therapeutic activities designed to enrich each participant’s day. Participants build meaningful friendships and experience a sense of purpose through stimulating, guided experiences. A special highlight of our program is creative arts therapies, which provides people with memory loss a meaningful way to express themselves, connect with others, and engage their minds. Through music, art, movement, and storytelling, individuals can experience joy, reduce anxiety, and tap into memories and emotions that may be difficult to access with words alone. Exercise is also part of every day. Click here to watch a video that shows a typical day at House of Welcome. 

Tailored Support for Caregivers

We know caregivers are essential partners in this journey. That’s why we offer a robust Caregiver Support Program tailored to meet your family’s specific needs. Whether you’re looking for respite care (a break from caregiving responsibilities while your loved one is cared for), local resources, or one-on-one guidance, we’re here to support you.

Even if you’re unsure whether our Day Program is the right fit, we’re happy to talk it through with you. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and help guide you to the best possible support—whether it’s with us or elsewhere.

Call us at 847.242.6250.

What Families Are Saying

Participants tell us how much it means to them to be part of a group where they are respected and valued and to be involved in activities that give meaning to their lives. Family members echo these sentiments and also tell us that it brings them peace of mind.

The only time I don’t worry about my husband is when he is at the Day Program. – Spouse of HOW Day Program participant

Today is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. – Day Program Participant

I like the variety of activities each day and that they are written on the white board. That gives me some talking points with my wife because she does not always remember what she did during the day. She really looks forward to gardening activities and the dog visits! Thank you for the program. It is good for my wife and me. – Spouse of HOW Day Program participant

Building Features
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  • HVAC air filtration system with ultraviolet lights
  • High efficiency filters for cleaner air
  • Frequent sanitization of restrooms & commonly touched surfaces

Sessions & Rates

Families can choose from morning, afternoon, or or full-day options. Participants must attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week. To secure a spot, a 1-month payment in advance is required.

  • Morning: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—$100/day; includes lunch
  • Afternoon: 1 to 5 p.m.—$100/day
  • Full Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—$150/day; includes lunch
Two donors of the North Shore Senior Center

How to Enroll in the Adult Day Program

To enroll in the House of Welcome (HOW) Adult Day Program, please follow the steps below. Once we receive the application forms and the medical report from your primary care doctor, we will schedule an interview with our Clinical Manager/Caregiver Specialist.

Enrollment Forms

  1. Complete the Demographics & Health History form.
  2. Fill out the Biography/Lifestyle application.
  3. Download the HOW Medical Report and ask your family member’s primary care doctor to fax it to HOW at 847.242.6275.
The two enrollment forms are fillable PDFs. You can also download them to your computer or print them and fill them out by hand. To save them to your computer, please add your family member’s name to the file name when you save it (for example, Demographics & Health History – Pat Jones). When they are complete, please email both files to HOW@nssc.org. If you fill out the forms by hand, please print legibly. Forms may be mailed or dropped off at HOW, 1779 Winnetka Road, Northfield, IL, 60093, during business hours. If you have questions, email how@nssc.org or call 847.242.6250