Your Second Home Adult Day Care in Merritt Island, FL

Pros

• They feel like a home away from home, a true second home.
• The staff are friendly, caring, and treat residents like family.
• The owner is described as outstanding and deeply dedicated to care.
• The center offers daily activities and crafts that keep residents active.
• Residents are greeted each morning with big smiles and cheerful conversations.
• Families consider the care at Your Second Home to be thoughtful, compassionate, and life-affirming.
• The care is patient and personalized, even for dementia and Down syndrome.
• The facility is consistently clean, well-run, and reassuring for loved ones.
• The team goes the extra mile to help without being asked.

Cons

• They initially thought they had the wrong address.
• They felt the facility’s location in a commercial warehouse complex contributed to a negative impression.
• There were no windows and no provisions for outside activities.
• The overall impression inside was cold, clinical and institutional.
• The initial tour left them very uncomfortable.
• They chose not to use this facility.

Review

Your Second Home Adult Day Care in Merritt Island is best suited for families seeking a warm, home-like daytime program for an older adult who benefits from regular social interaction, meaningful activities, and dependable transportation. It works well for relatives juggling work and caregiving who want a trustworthy place where mom or dad can stay engaged, move around, and be treated with genuine warmth. The reviews consistently emphasize a “second home” feel, with staff seen as family and owners who are personally involved. The program serves seniors dealing with memory challenges, mobility issues, or other age-related needs who do not require 24/7 medical supervision but do need structured daily routines and reassurance that someone is looking out for them during daytime hours.

Those who may want alternatives include families seeking a facility with a bright, clinical campus, expansive outdoor space, or a setting that feels more like a medical center than a homey day program. A cautious note from a tour experience described the location as a unit in a warehouse complex with no windows and scant outside activity, which can feel sterile to some. For seniors needing around-the-clock supervision, complex medical care, or a program that emphasizes therapy-heavy or highly structured clinical routines, this option may fall short. In short, for clients requiring intensive medical oversight or a more institutional atmosphere, other centers with broader medical staffing or different architectural features should be considered.

On the positive side, the core strength lies in the people. The staff, especially Ray and Andrea, are repeatedly praised for treating clients as family, offering warmth, consistent communication, and flexible support. Clients speak of daily routines, crafts, and holiday parties that keep minds active and bodies moving. Transportation is reliable, with staff delivering smiles at pickup and drop-off. The environment may feel modest, but the daily acts of care, personal greetings each morning, attentive monitoring, and a willingness to go the extra mile, create a durable sense of safety and belonging. When families need a trusted hand in daily supervision, this center delivers, allowing caregivers to feel confident that their loved ones are in capable and caring hands.

However, some cons are real. A notable downside raised by a cautious observer is the initial appearance during a tour: a unit inside a commercial warehouse with no visible windows and limited outdoor activity, which can clash with expectations of sunlight and fresh air. For seniors who crave an airy, bright space or regular outdoor exposure, that reality may feel limiting. While the care is described as compassionate and competent, the physical setting may read as modest or even “cozy” rather than polished, which could affect first impressions and comfort for new families. The question becomes whether comfort with the home-like approach outweighs the desire for a more open, sunlit atmosphere.

Still, the positives tend to offset these drawbacks for many families. The center’s longevity with clients who return over years suggests a sustainable, relationship-driven model rather than a transient program. The ability to tailor activities to abilities, supporting a sister with Down syndrome or an Alzheimer’s patient, offers substantial value for caretakers seeking dignity and continuity. The pickup service, daily updates on changes in health or mood, and the sense that staff will intervene when needed create a practical, reliable safety net. In balance, the emotional and social dividends, smiles, laughter, meaningful routines, often trump the absence of a sunlit courtyard, especially for households prioritizing consistent human connection over polished aesthetics.

Prospective families should approach with a plan to verify fit. Schedule multiple visits at different times, observe actual daytime operations, and ask about staff-to-client ratios, crisis handling, and how transportation is scheduled. Probe whether sunlight and outdoor time can be integrated for clients who crave fresh air, and whether any renovations or alternative spaces are available. For those prioritizing companionship, daily meaningful activities, and a familial atmosphere, this community offers a compelling, dependable option. For seniors needing constant medical oversight, a more structured clinical environment, or a bright, expansive campus, alternatives may be more suitable. In the right match, Your Second Home Adult Day Care delivers as both a practical daily care partner and a trusted extension of the family.

Restaurants

• Causeway Diner (0 miles)
• McDonald's (3.4 miles)
• Taco Bell (3.6 miles)
• Mitchell's Family Diner (3.6 miles)
• McDonald's (4 miles)
• Olive Garden (4.7 miles)
• Cabanas (4.7 miles)

Parks

• Kings Park (1.4 miles)
• Lee Wenner Park (4.8 miles)
• Veterans Memorial Park (5.2 miles)
• Manatee Sanctuary Park (5.7 miles)
• Exploration Park (6.5 miles)
• Jetty Park (6.9 miles)

Physicians

• Medical Center (1.7 miles)
• Wuesthoff Pain Management Center (1.7 miles)
• Miguel Rivera (2.9 miles)
• Wellness Center (2.9 miles)
• Weiss Newberry & Vliegenthart (3 miles)
• Brevard Family Walk In Clinic (3.2 miles)
• Ambulatory Surgical Center (3.4 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (1.8 miles)
• Starbucks (4.7 miles)
• River Road Coffe & Pop (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (2.7 miles)
• West Cocoa Pharmacy and Compounding (3.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
• Merritt Island Discount Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
• The Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
• Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Transportation

• Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5 (4.9 miles)
• Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 3 (6.6 miles)
• Carnival Cruise Lines Port (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

• Rockledge Regional Medical Center (6.2 miles)
• Wuesthoff Health System (6.2 miles)
• Wuesthoff Medical Center-Rockledge (6.2 miles)
• Wuesthoff Hospital Emergency Heliport (6.2 miles)