Geriatrics

At Houston Methodist, we understand that mature patients have unique needs when it comes to health care. Our multidisciplinary group of geriatric experts provides personalized services, as well as comprehensive care and education regarding age-related conditions for older patients. Loss of physical, mental or emotional independence can be a devastating consequence of hospitalization for patients and their families or caregivers. We manage the whole person, working with their loved ones, connecting them to family counseling and community services as needed.

Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked No. 23 in the nation for Geriatrics by U.S. News & World Report.

Houston Methodist's affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine allows us to provide top-quality care and clinical services to our patients. We are also able to instruct and inform the next generation of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and others, which has contributed to U.S. News & World Report ranking us as one of the nation's best hospitals for geriatric care.

Many patients require extended hospitalization after a short stay in an acute care hospital. Long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) are designed for patients with complex clinical needs who require intensive medical and rehabilitative care, and who are not well enough for placement in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. Patients are provided daily care from a dedicated medical team for about 18 to 25 days, until they are ready to return home or transition to an appropriate non-acute care facility.

LTACH services include medical management of pulmonary care for ventilator-dependent patients, complex wounds, infectious disease, post-surgical complications, trauma and neurological injuries, as well as other conditions.

At Houston Methodist, our care team works with patients and their families from planning and treatment to discharge and recovery to provide the highest quality of care.

Houston Methodist offers long-term acute care at Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital.