A community facility for the elderly provide a variety of activities for their members, including any combination of recreational, educational, cultural, or social events. Some centers offer nutritious meals and limited health care services.
A community building or meeting room where elderly persons congregate for services and activities that reflect their interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement with the community. There are approx. 15,000 centers across the U.S.A., serving close to 10 million older adults annually. Most are supported by government and local nonprofit organizations. Since 1965, the Older Americans Act has provided some funding support to over 6000 senior centers through service contracts for program activities.