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title: Geropsychiatric Unit
description: "The Geriatric Unit at JGPH is a safe, secure, and welcoming 20-bed inpatient unit that is specially designed for the treatment of older adults with mental illnesses and dementia-related disorders. During each individual’s stay, our treatment team of experts will…"
url: "https://johngeorgepsychiatrichospital.org/docs/geropsychiatric-unit/"
updated: "2026-05-01"
category: "Care & Services / Inpatient & Specialty Services"
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# Geropsychiatric Unit

The Geriatric Unit at JGPH is a safe, secure, and welcoming 20-bed inpatient unit that is specially designed for the treatment of older adults with mental illnesses and dementia-related disorders.

During each individual’s stay, our treatment team of experts will focus on crisis stabilization, supporting the patient’s ability to return to their home community or to a less restrictive level of care that provides a safe supportive environment.

## Philosophy of Care

Our delivery of care is designed to maximize quality of life, adaptive functioning, and optimum health. We promote patient-centered care and encourage patient and family involvement in the plan of care through collaboration.  

## Who We Serve

Individuals generally come to our unit for care when their behavior has become problematic at home or in another facility; we are adept at identifying what led someone to our care and resolving the issue in a safe and effective manner. Individuals in our care may be experiencing:

- Depression
- Anxiety
- Dementia, including mid- to late-stage dementia
- Psychotic disorders
- Other mental health conditions