An older adult with serious mental illness may suffer from an array of physical and emotional problems. Depression or anxiety can be aggravated by infections or prescription medications, for example. With these complexities in mind, California Pacific Medical Center's Geriatric Psychiatry Services specializes in comprehensive inpatient care provided in a secure, home-like setting. We provide full diagnostic and treatment services to the patient and offer support and assistance to the family.

Individualized Care

Our team of skilled psychiatric and health professionals is trained for elderly-specific care. They provide:

  • Comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluations.
  • An individualized care plan to alleviate psychiatric problems that are treatable and to manage problems that are progressive.
  • Stabilization of the patient at maximum level of functioning.
  • Discharge planning with the patient and family including community placement in the most positive and least restrictive long-term setting.

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    Our Services

    In a warm, personal setting, our geriatric care professionals design a treatment plan to encourage reactivation, socialization, reality orientation, independence and self-esteem. Services include:

  • Psychiatric, psychological and medical evaluations
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Creative and recreational therapy
  • Medication management
  • Family counseling and education
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Comprehensive medical care
  • Long-term planning and assistance in placement

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    Admission Criteria

    All referred patients are screened for admission by our Psychiatry staff and Medical Director. In general, patients must meet three criteria:

  • Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis requiring acute inpatient treatment.
  • Be able to participate in the therapeutic setting and treatment program.
  • Be 55 years or older, or have problems common to the older adult.


    • Patients with chronic medical conditions will be admitted but those with acute mental illness requiring intensive medical care must be treated on a medical unit.

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    Assessments

    Inquiries and referrals to California Pacific Medical Center's Geriatric Psychiatry Services can be made 24 hours a day by family members, health care providers, nursing home providers, social workers, or by the individual. An initial assessment is free and confidential. Please call (415) 600-0297

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    Contact Us

    Geriatric Psychiatry Services
    California Pacific Medical Center
    Davies Campus
    Castro & Duboce
    San Francisco, CA 94114

    (415) 600-0297

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