Geriatric Inpatient Treatment

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Main Campus
Good Samaritan Building, 8th Floor
1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
Phone: (814) 534-1980

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient program includes an 18-bed unit dedicated to provide care for individuals age 60 and older experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms.

Geriatric Psychiatric Symptoms

• Confusion or disorientation
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting others
• Anxiety
• Sleep or eating disturbances
• Inability to care for self
• Psychosis

Treatment Team

Conemaugh Health System's Behavior Medicine treatment team consists of board certified psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners / physician assistants, nurses, social workers, recreational and occupational therapists, and additional healthcare specialists. The multi-disciplinary staff emphasizes a family-oriented approach and caregivers are encouraged to be active participants in the treatment team throughout a patient’s stay.  

Overview of Services

• Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluations
• Individualized treatment plan
• Recovery oriented coping and life skills training
• Medication management and education
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Recreational and occupational therapy
• Spiritual care
• Discharge planning​

Admission Criteria

• 60 years of age or older
• Primary psychiatric diagnosis
• Require geriatric inpatient treatment and admitted to a psychiatrist
• Able to participate in unit activities and will benefit from a therapeutic setting and treatment program