Living in Nelson County

JABA* (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) provides services for seniors and their families, such as, urgently needed health care and nutrition programs, as well as intergenerational programs, that promote healthy aging in Central Virginia.

JABA operates an Adult Care Center in Charlottesville. They offer a fun, caring, safe environment for any adult who needs assistance with daily health or personal care activities. Guided by the specific needs of a personalized care plan, the certified staff in a fully licensed facility enables your loved one to remain at home longer. On-site Physician Services * Rehabilitation Services * Therapeutic Bath *Beauty Salon

JABA’s Nelson Community Center is open for meals, activities, field trips and socializing on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A hot lunch is served on the days the center is open. In addition, home delivered meals and food bags are distributed out of the center to elders in the area. JABA’s Nelson Community Center is staffed with a nurse, center manager, and two geriatric case managers are available to visit as needed.

The nurse, working closely with the clients, caregivers and primary physicians, provides screenings, monitoring of ongoing health conditions, prescription assistance and counseling, treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, and other services. Please call the Nelson Community Center for clinic hours.

JABA’s geriatric case managers can provide an assessment for seniors followed by assistance in locating resources from JABA or the community-at-large. These services assist in enabling clients to live independently for as long as possible. Examples of service include: the provision of home delivered meals, supplying Ensure, access to medical equipment, referrals to home health-care providers, and friendly visitors. The case managers visit the center and make home visits, in addition to seeing clients in their offices.

JABA provides intergenerational volunteer opportunities, both at the center and in the community at large. JABA’s Volunteer program improves lives, strengthens the community, and fosters civic engagement. Please contact JABA’s Volunteer Services for current opportunities that match your skills, interests and level of commitment.

*JABA’s mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.

To learn more about JABA’s services in Nelson County and the Nelson Community Center contact:
JABA 674 Hillsdale Dr. Ste. 9 Charlottesville, VA 22901    jabacares@gmail.com    434-817-5222
JABA’s Adult Care Center    674 Hillsdale Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22901
Hours of Operation:  M-F 7 -5:30 & Sat 9 -3
Center Manager:    Jean Bourbeau                        434-817-5235
Nelson Community Center 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA 22949        434-263-7155
Hours of Operation: Mon- Tues 9-2
Center Manager:    Connie Brittle
Geriatric Case Manager: Cecelia Epps    epps@jabacares.org               434-263-5773 x-102
Geriatric Case Manager: Frances Mitchell    fmitchell@jabacares.org            434-263-6007 x-101
JABA’s Information and Referral Services     jabacares@gmail.com             434-817-5260
Volunteer Services:                                          434-817-5245