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Senior Center Locations
Benson Center for Active Aging
1204 N. Johnson Street, Benson, NC
Program Coordinator: Adrienne Delph
Email: adrienne@cssjohnston.org
Phone: 919-701-1477
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Clayton Center for Active Aging
303 Dairy Road, Clayton, NC
Program Coordinator: Connie Keller
email: claytonsc@cssjohnston.org
Phone: 919-553-4350
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Harrison Center for Active Aging
611 W. Noble Street, Selma, NC
Program Coordinator: Tammy Braglin
Email: tammy@cssjohnston.org
Phone: 919-965-2627
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
What is a Senior Center?
A senior center or center for active aging are community focal points for active older adults to connect with vital community services that can help them stay healthy and independent. These centers offer some of the most widely used services sough by North Carolina's adults ages 50 and up. The majority of these centers are certified centers of excellence, indicating exceptional standards of operation.
What are the benefits?
A few benefits of joining and participating regularly at a senior center include: learning new skills and information, improvement in well being, increase volunteerism, less loneliness and feelings of isolation, better management of health, increased physical activity, increase creativity, development of stronger support systems, improvement in advocacy skills, better and easier access to services, and so much more!
How do I sign up?
To sign up, you must be 50 or older, be independent, and willing to participate. Most of our participants drive themselves to the center or ride JCATS. If you meet these requirements, visit any of our three centers to pick up a new member packet! Programs and activities are FREE!
Adult Day Care vs. Senior Center
Adult Day Care Centers are tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and mental needs of older adults who have physical limitations or limited functioning due to memory loss. These centers have programs in a professional care setting designed for older adults or require supervised care during the day. Adult Day Care Centers enable seniors to socialize and enjoy activities in a group setting while receiving needed health services by professionals.
Senior Centers are community facilities focused on providing a broad spectrum of services for independent older adults. Program offered at these centers focus on five main categories: health (including mental health), social, nutritional, educational, and recreational. Senior Centers offer an environment for older adults to socialize and participate in a group setting to enhance their quality of life and support their continued independence. These centers do not have professional health care or staff to assist participants with basic needs or activities of daily living.
