Senior Behavioral Health
The senior behavioral health unit (SBHU) at Moberly Regional Medical Center is a proud provider of inpatient treatment programming for seniors aged 55 and above that treats the whole person. The goal of the SBHU is to offer superior care for seniors who are battling mental health and/or neurocognitive issues that are unique to individuals of advanced age. Our senior behavioral health unit delivers individualized care that strives to meet the needs of each patient. Our services are administered by our qualified staff trained to provide treatment in the most caring manner.
Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Overview
The senior behavioral health unit at Moberly Regional Medical Center is an acute care, inpatient specialty unit for individuals in need of a highly structured environment with 24/7 observation to:
- Prevent harm to self
- Prevent harm to others
- Prevent harm due to impaired functioning due to serious mental illness or neurocognitive issues
- Control mania or psychosis that can’t be maintained in the individual’s current environment
Conditions we treat:
- Acute or chronic depression or other mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety disorders, dementia with mood and/or behavioral issues
- Adjustment problems related to acute or chronic stress
- Combative, assaultive behavior
- Disorientation and/or confusion severe enough to cause risk to self or others
- Medical review/management for psychiatric symptoms or crisis intervention
- Non-compliance with outpatient treatment
- Persistent sleep or nutrition disturbances
- Suicidal thoughts, attempts or self-destructive behavior
Patients on the Unit
Patients on the unit receive:
- Ongoing medical consultation by a licensed psychiatrist
- Coordination of services by a treatment team of professions led by the attending psychiatrist
- Discharge planning by a master’s prepared social worker
- Group sessions led by licensed counselors and social workers, nurses, activity coordinators, occupational therapists and others
Admission
Admissions for patients 55 years and older are accepted 24 hours per day every day. Anyone can begin a referral to our senior behavioral health unit including patients themselves, friends and family members, primary care physicians, hospitals and clinics, social services agencies, clergy, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long term care facilities.
Before admission, we perform a free, confidential, comprehensive screening to ensure the patient is medically stable and meets our unit’s criteria for admission.
To make a referral, please call (660) 269-3028.
Information for Families and Friends
Please keep in mind we cannot confirm or deny the presence of any patient without their permission in compliance with HIPPA guidelines. Friends and family members approved by the patient will be assigned a code word that has to be given for phone calls or visiting privileges.
Visiting Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone Hours
Daily
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
(660) 269-3028
Please leave all belongings in the car because most items are not authorized to be on the unit.