The Ivey - Adult Day Services, also known as The Ivey - Memory Wellness Day Center, sits at 6030 Park South Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has served the community since 2008. The center gives seniors a safe, clean space during the day, helping caregivers take a break while offering supervision, meals, and a full schedule of social activities like painting, dancing, and even helping others which keeps everyone busy and involved. Staff include a Brain Health and Memory Wellness Leader, Program Manager, a Music Therapist and Life Enrichment Coordinator, and a Graphic Designer, so they bring creative and therapeutic activities to the forefront.
The place looks and feels like a warm mountain lodge, cozy and comfortable, with high standards for hygiene and clear attention to safety and security for everyone. Meals are prepared by a dedicated chef, and daily life centers on brain health and memory wellness. The Ivey has a strong focus on programs for people dealing with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's dementia, vascular dementia, or those starting to notice memory or cognition changes. Adults join for a few hours or a full day, spending their time with others in social settings and learning new things, or taking part in organized activities like Bridge club, physical therapy exercises, and support groups. The building itself is inviting, with spaces for families to visit and catch up in privacy.
Caregiver support stands out at The Ivey, with respite services and education for families. The Respite Club serves people who are still independent but starting to see early signs of memory loss, while the Caregiver Resources program connects families with Certified Care Managers to guide and support them as they navigate memory changes with their loved ones. The center runs Brain Health Workshops three times per year, each lasting 12 weeks, and has hosted thousands in community education events. Incontinence care and other healthcare services are available on site, and communication with families stays regular to keep everyone informed.
The Ivey logged hundreds of hours in 2024 with volunteers, interns, and students helping with different aspects of care and education, so it focuses a lot on community learning and wellness as well as day-to-day support for seniors. Transportation services are available, though some reviews note these could be improved for reliability and security. The facility is not-for-profit, and its programs aim to help both seniors and caregivers live better, supporting brain health, memory wellness, and social connections every day.
