Hours
By Appointment
Appointment
(270) 762-1220
Location
803 Poplar Street
2nd Floor
Murray, KY 42071
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Overview
Geriatric Behavioral Health
Murray-Calloway County Hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient treatment program consisting of a psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, activity therapist, social worker and mental health nurses and technicians working together to develop and implement an individualized plan unique to each patient.
Program Criteria
Criteria for admission in the behavioral health center includes:
- 55+ years of age
- Primary diagnosis must be psychiatric
- Suffer from severe depression of anxiety disorder
- Suffer from behavioral issues including depression, combativeness, or agitation
- Experience dementia
- Participation in the program is voluntary only
Features of the behavioral health unit include:
- Nurses’ station
- Recreational therapy room
- Group and community dining area
- Quiet room
Patient Testimonial
"Words cannot express how grateful we are for the care you gave our mom on two different stays in the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at MCCH. We've seen you work and cannot imagine how difficult a 12 hour shift must be. Thank you for care that you gave us, by caring for our mom. We hope you know how much you are appreciated!"
