The natural process of aging brings many changes. Some changes are rare gifts, like wisdom and maturity, while other changes can be difficult.
Quincy Medical Center offers comprehensive, high quality, compassionate psychiatric and medical care for older adults. Our expert team of mental health specialists treats every patient with the respect and dignity they deserve and helps each patient to improve their quality of life and family relationships.
QMC was one of the first providers of Geriatric Psychiatry Services in the state, and, in more than a decade, has cared for thousands of older adults.
Quincy Heights
A 22-bed secure, inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit at Quincy Medical Center that includes psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and treatment, psychosocial assessment, neuropsychological testing, individual/family counseling, and group therapy. Admittance to this unit requires a psychiatric diagnosis and functional level necessitating hospital level of assistance.
Partial Hospital Program
A short-term, day program is available and is designed to help older adults who are experiencing difficulty with common later-life issues. Participants attend three psychotherapeutic group sessions per day to learn new tools for improving health and well-being. In addition, participants meet individually with a psychiatrist to review medication issues and personal concerns and a case manager to plan for ongoing treatment, as needed after discharge.
Admission Process
Geriatric Psychiatry Services are available to patients who are 55 years and older. For admission inquiries, please call 617-376-5440.