The MERIT Centres

Two great La Crosse locations for adults to spend the day!

An uplifting and safe oasis where people gather to engage with others at the Centres or from the broader community. Activities are designed to promote brain health, social connectedness, and physical health in addition to supporting each person’s independence.

MERIT Centre North            MERIT Centre South
1020 Windsor St                  3900 East Ave S
608-784-2700                       608-788-2900 

MERITCentre@bsjcorp.com or Contact Us

MERIT Centre offers:

  • Entertainment
  • Exercise
  • Lunch & Snacks
  • Outings
  • Leisure Time Activities
  • Socializing
  • Whirlpool Bathing
  • Medical Support Services
  • Medication Assistance
  • Diabetic Care
  • Blood Pressure Checks

What to Expect

Every day can be different, it’s up to you!  Choose a day of relaxation or enjoy cards, gardening, baking, the arts, dining out or whatever interests you!    MERIT Centre Handbook

Adult Day Center Openings

Immediate Openings for Adult Day Services. We’re just one phone call away. We’d love to give you a tour!

Call 608-784-2700 or email at: Contact Us

Event Calendars

Look ahead for activities and outings you won’t want to miss.

MERIT Center North Activities April 2025

MERIT Center South Activities April 2025

What Our Customers Say

Comments from our Annual Satisfaction Survey, Exit Surveys, and other sharing.

About Us

Who We Serve

Older adults, and adults with disabilities, including but not limited to persons with developmental disabilities, advanced age, dementia/Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities, and mental health support needs.

Hours of Operations

Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Payment Options

Self/Private Pay, VA, Family Care, and IRIS Accepted

“MERIT Centre Today” Fund Helps New Adult Day Center Participants in the La Crosse Area

Thanks to a grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation’s Bramschreiber Family Fund, in memory of Karl Bramschreiber, the gift can help provide short term funding for persons whose financial resources limit their ability to attend the MERIT Centre Adult Day Program.  These monies can be used to “try it out” or to start a regular schedule while seeking resources for on-going financial support.  We hope this will allow us to support participants and their families expediently.

The MERIT Centres are certified by the State of Wisconsin.