Conway Regional Geriatric Transitional Care Center
2302 College Ave
Medical Center West Entrance - 2nd Floor of the Patient Tower
(501) 450-2385
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The Geriatric Transitional Care Center is an inpatient service of the Conway Regional Medical Center designed for individuals age 65 and older who need short-term (10 to 14 days) mental health care. We assess to determine a treatment plan, schedule daily therapeutic activities and prepare for a smooth transition to either the home or an appropriate long-term care facility. Geriatric Transitional Care has very specific guidelines. If you wish to visit a Transitional Care patient please review visiting guidelines.
Our Geriatric Transitional Care unit includes 11 beds, seven private rooms, and is located in the medical center for prompt physician or emergency care. Initial assessments are free and include pre-admission telephone screening. All patients are admitted by a psychiatrist with a primary care physician or a hospitalist consulting for any chronic medical condition.
Our individual and group therapy programs involve counseling, music, art, occupational, pets, plants, spiritual, relaxation and recreation. If requested, primary care physicians will receive patient progress reports regularly. We treat a wide range of illnesses, including:
The Geriatric Transitional Care Center covers all the needs of our patients with a comprehensive healthcare approach. Our staff includes:
- Psychiatrists
- Primary Care Physicians
- Consulting psychologists
- Licensed Therapists
- Certified activity therapist
- Case manager
- Around-the-clock, professional nursing care
Conway Regional Geriatric Transitional Care services are covered under Medicare and most major supplemental health insurance companies.
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