Senior Behavioral Care Center
Everyday stresses and depressing circumstances can sometimes become too much to handle on our own. While it is natural to experience anxiety and sadness throughout our lives, when these feelings become overwhelming and interfere with the ability to function on a daily basis, it is time to find someone who can help restore peace to our lives. Our program specializes in the treatment of various illnesses. Typical symptoms include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Hopelessness/ Suicidal
- Memory Loss
- Confusion
- Agitation
- Combativeness
- Medication induced illness
- Behavior related to Alzheimer’s Disease
You will receive the support and encouragement of staff members who specialize in psychiatry. The team members consist of an attending psychiatrist, psychology, nursing, social work, counseling, occupational therapy, activity therapy, and others area of expertise. Because we are based at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, a full service medical/surgical hospital, we can address medical issues as well as emotional ones if needed. Suitable candidates for admission are patients 55 years of age and older; however, the Senior Behavioral Care Unit participates in better serving the needs of the mental health community by being a licensed and approved Baker Act receiving facility for those in need at any age.
Warm, Inviting Atmosphere:
The Senior Behavioral Care Center a 15-bed unit that provides a therapeutic environment for patients to begin their recovery. The Center is a safe, closely supervised area located on the 2nd floor of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. The center provides a pleasant area for dining, laundry facilities, a comfortable community area, along with both private and semi-private bedrooms.
Spiritual Needs:
We believe that spiritual growth is an important part of the recovery process, and we offer several optional components to help patients draw on the powerful spiritual force present in their lives.
Goals: Lasting Results:
Although our program is designed for those who can benefit from short-term psychiatric care, the length of stay on our unit depends on the needs of the patient. Some patients come to us for only a few days to resolve a crisis while others may require a longer treatment period.
Our program is structured so that you may begin recovery and healing in a setting that fosters personal responsibility and teaches new skills. Our focus is to help each patient move smoothly back into a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, we strive to provide a firm foundation and the coping skills that will ensure long-term progress. The patient’s entire treatment team meets bi- weekly to develop and adjust plans according to each patients needs. Family involvement is strongly encouraged to further enhance the mental and physical well-being of the client. Once stabilized, the continuum of care continues to our outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program to reinforce or maintain the recovery progress patients have made.
Help Is Available 24 Hours A Day:
No matter what time of day, a member of our staff is available to help you with any emergency or questions you may have. For 24-hour emergency referrals or general information regarding our program, please call (813) 779-6328 or (813) 783-6128. We can also accept referrals thru private physicians, clergy, health agencies, mental health professionals or family.
Sharing With the Community:
We welcome opportunities to share information about mental health with community groups, including religious and civic organizations, adult education programs, social clubs, support groups, and health providers. If your group is interested in discussions or educational programs, please contact the program director at (813) 788-0411, extension 2801 during regular business hours.
A Partial Hospitalization Program is also available in an outpatient setting. For more information on this program, please click on the highlighted partial hospitalization program in the previous sentence.