- June 1, 2026
A proposal to keep adult daycare services operating at the David I. Siegel Adult Daycare Center in Palm Coast is moving forward after receiving support from Flagler County commissioners during a June 1 workshop.
The center is scheduled to close Oct. 1 after county officials determined the program was no longer financially sustainable. The closure prompted concern among families who rely on the facility to care for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other age-related conditions.
Community members urged commissioners to consider alternatives that would allow the center to remain open. Among them was Palm Coast resident Pam Fennell, whose husband attends the program.
Fennell said the center has made a significant difference in her family's life and argued that declining enrollment is more closely tied to a lack of public awareness than a lack of demand. She noted that the facility generated approximately $100,000 in revenue during 2024 but has seen participation decrease in recent years.
A potential solution was presented by Ana Rosa Randolph, who has operated two adult daycare centers in Volusia County for more than two decades. Rather than relocating the program or constructing a new facility, Randolph's proposal would keep services operating at the existing David I. Siegel Adult Daycare Center through a public-private partnership with the county.
Under the concept being explored, Flagler County would retain ownership of the building while Randolph would operate the daycare program. The county would also consider funding needed capital improvements, including roof repairs and parking lot work already identified as necessary for the facility.
Randolph told commissioners that adult daycare provides cognitive, social, physical and emotional support while helping seniors remain in their homes longer. She said the service also benefits caregivers by reducing stress and allowing family members to continue working while ensuring loved ones receive supervision and care during the day.
According to Randolph, adult daycare costs roughly $15,000 annually compared to approximately $54,000 for assisted living and up to $80,000 per year for nursing home care. Her two facilities served nearly 20,000 meals last year and offer daily activities designed to promote physical health, social engagement and mental stimulation.
Randolph also pointed to local demographics showing strong demand for senior services. Within a 10-mile radius of the center, she estimated there are between 3,000 and 4,000 residents living with dementia or related illnesses.
Commissioners directed staff to continue negotiating a potential agreement and lease arrangement with Randolph. Additional details, including operational responsibilities, insurance requirements and funding terms, will be developed before the proposal returns to the board for consideration.
If approved, the partnership could allow adult daycare services to continue uninterrupted at the David I. Siegel Adult Daycare Center after the county's planned Oct. 1 closure.
