
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Adult Day Care
To name a few:
Capacity & Utilization KPIs
- Total Enrollment: The number of clients currently enrolled in your program.
- Average Daily Attendance (ADA): The average number of clients attending on a given day.
- Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available spots filled with enrolled clients. Helps understand capacity utilization.
- Waitlist Size: Indicates unmet demand, demonstrating a potential need for expansion.
Client and Family Satisfaction KPIs
- Client Satisfaction Surveys: Regularly collect feedback on satisfaction with services, activities, environment, and staff.
- Family Satisfaction Surveys: Gauge satisfaction levels of family members and caregivers.
- Net Promoter Score (NPS): Measures the likelihood of clients or families recommending your center.
- Client/Family Testimonials: Collect positive testimonials and case studies to showcase your services.
Operational KPIs
- Average Length of Stay: How long clients typically stay enrolled in your program. Longer stays suggest program stickiness and value.
- Attendance Consistency: Percentage of clients who attend regularly according to their care plan. Helps ensure clients receive optimal benefits.
- Staff-to-Client Ratio: The number of staff per client. Adequate staffing is vital for quality care.
- Activity Participation Rate: Percentage of clients engaging in activities and programming. High participation is critical to promoting engagement and socialization.
Health and Wellness KPIs
- Client Functional Status: Track changes in client physical and cognitive abilities over time to assess program impact.
- Medication Errors: Track any errors in medication distribution and management. Accuracy is key for client safety.
- Incident Reports: Track the number and nature of accidents or health incidents to identify and address any patterns or risks.
Financial KPIs
- Revenue per Client: Average revenue generated per client over a defined period.
- Cost per Client Day: Average cost of providing care per client per day. Helps manage operational expenses.
- Net Operating Margin: Profit margin after accounting for operating expenses. Measures overall financial health.
- Funding Utilization: For non-profits, track effective use of grants, donations, and subsidies. This is often critical to your center’s viability.
Additional Considerations
- Volunteer Engagement: If you rely on volunteers, track their hours and contributions to your program.
- Partnership and Collaboration: For centers with partnerships (healthcare providers, etc.), track the effectiveness of these relationships.