About Us

About Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc.

Supporting Adults with Care and Compassion

Stanly Adult Care Center became incorporated in December 2021 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We purchased a vacant childcare facility located at 204 Anderson Road, Albemarle, NC. This facility will be renovated to provide adult day health services and respite care to Stanly and surrounding counties. Our services will be available to adult residents (18 years and older) of Stanly, Montgomery, Anson, Rowan, and Cabarrus Counties. 

Adult day health services offer participants meaningful activities, interaction with friends, nutritious meals, health care services (such as health monitoring and medication administration), assistance with personal care (bathing and hair care) and transportation. Participants’ families will benefit from adult day services by receiving respite, or a break, from caregiving and can continue their own lives, which may include working, participating in community activities, and raising children. Currently there are no adult day health services in Stanly or Montgomery Counties.

Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc. will be certified by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services as a combination day care/day health center.  Our goal is to be the premier provider of Adult Day Health Services in our area.

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Our Goals and Objectives

  • Participants will be provided supervision and health care in a safe, homelike setting.
  • Participants will participate in appropriate enriching activities and develop nurturing relationships to improve their emotional and social well-being.
  • Participants will maintain or improve their level of functioning for as long as possible and continue to live at home rather than in expensive institutional alternatives such as assisted living/nursing home facilities.
  • Family caregivers will experience peace of mind and decreased stress levels while they work or take care of personal matters during the day. 
  • Family caregivers will receive education and support to better prepare them to meet caregiving demands.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and exceptional adult day health care services that will offer meaningful, individually tailored programs and care designed to enhance the quality of life of adults with physical or mental impairment while providing respite care for families and caregivers.

Our Vision

Vision: Our vision is to be the community’s premier adult day health care provider of services that promote health, wellness, support, and peace of mind for our clients and their families

A letter from our Executive Director

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your support and encouragement as we work to bring adult day health services to Stanly County. This journey has been filled with hard work, excitement, and a deep sense of purpose, and I’m so grateful to have you by our side.

If you’ve ever cared for a loved one who needed extra support, you know how important it is to have options that allow them to stay at home while still receiving the care they need. That’s exactly what we’re creating at Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc . It’s a place where families can find peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are safe, engaged, and well cared for during the day.

I’m happy to share that renovations on our facility started in September 2024 and are on schedule to be completed in April 2025. Every step forward brings us closer to opening our doors and welcoming the individuals and families who need us most. It’s exciting to see this dream take shape, and I can’t wait for you to see it!

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one and looking for support, we’re here to help. More information about our services is available, and we’re happy to work with families to explore resources that can make aging in place possible. Our community has so much to offer, and we want to make sure you have the guidance and support you need to navigate these options.

This effort would not be possible without the incredible partnerships we’ve built throughout the community. From healthcare providers and local businesses to volunteers and educators, so many have come together to help us create a network of care for those who need it most. We are grateful to be working alongside organizations that share our commitment to helping individuals remain at home while staying active, healthy, and connected.

As we move closer to opening our doors, we invite you to stay connected with us. Whether you want to learn more about our services, explore ways to get involved, or simply follow our journey, we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—we can’t wait to welcome you to Stanly Adult Care Center!

With gratitude,

Sandy Carelock, Executive Director
Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc.

Stanly Adult Care Center Board of Directors

  • Sandy Carelock (Executive Director) Stanly Adult Care Center, Inc.
  • Janet McClure (President) – Vice President/City Officer for State Employee’ Credit Union
  • Becky Weemhoff (Vice President) – Retired Director of Stanly County Senior Services
  • Inga Shaw (Treasurer) – External Oversight and Risk Manager for Vaya Health
  • Dr. Kara Finch (Secretary) – Dean of Public Services of Stanly Community College
  • Debbie Bennett – Retired Health Educator of Stanly County Health Department
  • Dana Chaney – HR Director of the City of Albemarle
  • LaQuisha Martin-Hillian – QMHP for Partners Health Management/GAST
  • Alisha Ritchie – Senior Care Consultant for CarePatrol of Charlotte
  • Terry Smith – Owner of Terry Smith Construction
  • Ellen Snyder – Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner for Atrium Health