Geriatric Inpatient Services

Older adults experience unique behavioral health challenges that require care and maintenance to ensure the best quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 15% of adults ages 60 and over suffer from at least one mental health disorder, with the most common being depression and anxiety.

At Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas, we understand that older adults at the intersection of certain life changes are vulnerable to mental health concerns and may need more intensive treatment options. We provide high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services designed to meet the unique needs of seniors throughout the community. Our units provide 24/7 supervised mental health treatment and crisis support for geriatric patients ages 55+ experiencing a wide range of concerns, including co-occurring issues when mental health disorders are accompanied by substance use. 

What We Treat

We treat seniors with a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to:

• • • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Severe, disabling irritability and agitation
    • Thoughts of harm to self or others
    • Psychosis

What We Provide

• • • 24/7 assessment, crisis care and admission
    • Clinical support from licensed behavioral health professionals
    • 24/7 medically staffed environment for continuous patient monitoring
    • Safe, healing environment
    • Medication management
    • Group therapy
    • Recreational therapy
    • Caregiver consultation
    • Mental wellness education
    • Discharge planning

Admission Criteria

Seniors experiencing the following may be eligible for admission:

• • • Suicidal or homicidal thoughts, plans or actions
    • Chronic and continuing self-destructive behaviors that pose a significant and/or immediate threat to life, limb or bodily function
    • Self-mutilation, actual or threatened
    • Assaultive, threatening behaviors or significant verbal threat to safety of others
    • Auditory and visual hallucinations
    • Paranoia and/or delusional thoughts
    • Disorientation or memory loss due to an acute mental health disorder that endangers the welfare of self or others
    • Inability to maintain adequate self-care, severely impaired functioning, or dangerous or life-threatening situations related to mental health concerns
    • Imminent or active withdrawal symptoms, such as tremors, confusion or GI disturbances, that require 24-hour medical monitoring and intervention to minimize potential medical complications

Quality Behavioral Health Care, Close to Home

Our Locations

Highpoint Health Behavioral Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
615.328.5418

Highpoint Health Behavioral Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas
158 Hospital Drive
Carthage, TN 37030
615.735.5211

Highpoint Health Behavioral Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas
185 Hospital Road
Winchester, TN 37398
931.967.8333