Senior Behavioral Health

About Senior Behavioral Health

Watertown Regional Medical Center’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU) provides individualized care for adults  55 and older who are suffering from acute symptoms associated with a major mental health illness. On a case-by-case basis, individuals who are younger than 55 years old may be admitted to the unit. This could include clinical depression, anxiety disorders, psychiatric and medical issues related to dementia, acute psychosis and altered mental state or bi-polar illness. Inpatient hospitalization offers stabilization and treatment for those experiencing serious behavioral or mental changes. The average stay for our patients is 10-12 days.

The 15-bed unit provides a confidential and supportive atmosphere, where patients receive care that is individualized to their needs. Because we are a hospital-based facility, we can manage complex patients who may be dealing with chronic medical conditions as well as senior mental health issues.

What to Expect:

Patients admitted to our Senior Behavioral Health Unit will receive a psychiatric evaluation to help determine the possible causes of the behavioral and mental changes. We will also check for any underlying medical issues that may contribute to behavioral changes. We will then work with the patient, family and other health professionals to develop a course of treatment that best meets the needs of the individual.