Aging & Community Centers

Charles County Senior Centers

Senior Center Plus

Senior Center Plus is a special program designed to meet the varied needs of the more frail senior citizen age 60 or older, who may not be able to participate independently within a senior center setting, yet does not require the extensive supervision and services of medical adult day care.

Senior Center Plus is a social program which enables older persons to socialize and enjoy a meal with friends and to participate in a variety of Senior Center programs, including physical fitness, educational workshops, health programs, arts, crafts, and special events.

Senior Center Plus Fees

The daily attendance fee is $30 per day (effective fall 2006).The Aging Division offers various programs and scholarships to help offset the cost of attendance for those persons who need financial assistance to participate in Senior Center Plus. To inquire about financial assistance options and eligibility, please contact the Division at 301-934-0128. The daily attendance fee includes the cost of supervision, regular Senior Center activities, project supplies, snacks, and a catered daily luncheon meal. The luncheon meal is approved by a registered dietitian, and meets 1/3 of the RDA for older adults. Meals follow a regular menu pattern with no added salt. Participants with very restrictive, special dietary needs are encouraged to bring their own lunch to the center.

Working to ensure the highest level of service to participants, Senior Center Plus provides:

• A free, in-home assessment and recommendation for the program, made by the Charles County Health Department’s Adult Evaluation & Review Services team (AERS). An affordable respite care option for family caregivers or others who provide daily care and supervision to elderly persons. Opportunities for frail elders to reduce the damaging effects of social isolation by participating in a supervised, socially engaging program in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Stimulating activities are designed both for fun and to maintain the highest possible cognitive and physical functioning of participants. Regular, basic health screening services (i.e., blood pressure and opportunities for brief consultation about health concerns) provided by the Centers’ Visit the Nurse program.
• Periodic reassessment to determine changing needs and referral to additional elder care services as needed.

Senior Center Plus Program Locations

Indian Head Senior Center
100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head, MD • 301-743-2125
Monday-Friday, 9:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M.
Staff Contact: Joan Boggs, Senior Center Coordinator

Jaycees Community Center
Leonardtown Road & Route 301N, Waldorf, MD • 301-638-4420
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 A.M.–2:30 P.M.
Staff Contact: Ann Schultz, Senior Center Coordinator

Nanjemoy Community Center
4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy, MD • 301-246-9612
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
Staff Contact: Sarah Hope, Senior Center Coordinator

Richard R. Clark Senior Center
1210 Charles Street, La Plata, MD
301-934-5423 • 301-932-2077 • 301-870-2015
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
Staff Contacts: Maria Brewer, Senior Center Coordinator

For more information on the the Senior Center Plus Program,
please contact us at:

Department of Community Services
Aging & Community Centers Division
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388, ext. 5128
email: Long Term Care Coordinator