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Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery East Campus Geriatric offered at DSHS Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Western State Hospital

Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery East Campus Geriatric offered at DSHS Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Western State Hospital

Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for individuals, ages 60 and older, as well as younger individuals with special needs and disabilities who need acute and/or long-term hospital care until ready to return to the community.   Depending on personal assistance needs, patients are given help with bathing, feeding, dressing, and awareness of surroundings.

Physical Address

9601 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98498

Hours

24 hours daily. Visit ing hours are generally daily, 9am-9pm.

Application process

Contact your region's designated crisis responders.

Fee

Call for information.  The Office of Financial Recovery (OFR) will bill Medicare, WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and private insurance.

Eligibility

Individuals 60 years of age and above who have been court committed or referred by an RSN.

Agency info

DSHS Behavioral Health Administration Western State Hospital

State-administered psychiatric hospital provides involuntary inpatient mental health services, including assessment and counseling, for adults. Geropsychiatric medical units serve older adults.