About Us
Soltys Place is the only Adult Day Health Program in Orange County. We remodeled and reopened on October 19, 2021 after a nineteen-month long closure. We are operated by Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. We are a non-profit 501 C (3) organization.
We can serve up to 29 clients a day at our current location. We provide support and care for individuals who are over the age of 18 and benefit from supportive, structured, and monitored daytime engagement opportunities.
We are supported through the generous and yet limited funding from state and county based social and medical support programs, VA benefit payments, private pay fees, but mostly by generous donations from people who care and are seeking to improve options for community programs for those in need.
Our History
In 2004, Orange County’s only adult day health program was established by the non-profit, Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. The program was renamed to honor Florence Soltys in 2010. The program closed in March of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. In the spring of 2021 efforts began to reopen the program under new guidance. After many long hours of physical renovation, re-licensing adherence completion, and programmatic restructuring, we were once again ready to serve those in need in Orange County and the surrounding areas. On October 19, 2021, the program opened its doors for the return of familiar faces and new participants, staff, and volunteers. Renamed, Soltys Place, where friends connect.
Meet Our Team
Tiffiney Whitt Executive Director
Born and raised in Durham, NC but now lives in Hillsborough. Received a BS in Biology from WCU, Diploma in Nursing from Watts School of Nursing, and BSN from NCCU.
I have adult children, a daughter and a son plus 3 grandsons.
I love to cook, read, crochet, go for walks and do water aerobics at the Sportsplex.
Love to spend time with family and friends, and my dog Lucy.
In nursing career, I worked in Cardiology, Oncology and now at Soltys Place. I love all the participants and enjoy getting to know each ones ‘story’.
Betty, RN, BSN Lead Health Care Coordinator
Tanisha Program Director
Alexandria
Lead Participant Direct Supp
Gary, RN
Health Care Coordinator
Stephany
Participant Direct Support Specialist
Louise
Participant Direct Support Specialist
Hello there, my name is Sauleah . I am a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, (UNCG). While at UNCG, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Parks Management with a focus in Recreational therapy. In addition to studying recreation management, I also completed a minor in psychology. During my time at UNCG, I completed two internships totaling 624.5 hours. I also finished five service-learning projects as part of my educational requirements.
Outside of my intense focus on academics, you would have mostly likely found me participating in two student-led clubs during my last three years, one first year living community, and volunteering in the greater Greensboro community, attending athletic events or just enjoying living on the college campus. At the end of my senior year and before my recreational therapy internship, I worked as a support staff at OE Enterprises, Inc; helping adults with disabilities complete in-house jobs.
Since my college graduation, I obtained the national certification to practice recreational therapy, which is the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, (CTRS). In total, I have an estimated one year of related experience in the field of Recreational therapy.
Sauleah, BS
Participant and Staff Spotter
Margo, RN, BSN
Health Care Coordinator
Regis
Kitchen Specialist
Honoring Florence Soltys
Florence Gray Soltys, a nationally recognized expert and advocate for the needs of older adults.
She made a major impact on aging services and policies of our state and county, but more importantly, she has improved the quality of life and quality of healthcare of the people she served.
Florence will be missed, but her exceptional life and work will never be forgotten.