Assessment
A multidisciplinary evaluation of an older person’s memory or physical and psychological health. The team of health-care professionals who perform assessments includes some combination of physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. If ongoing treatment is needed, these programs provide treatment or referrals to appropriate facilities. Medicare, Tenn-Care, private insurance, or private pay.
Outpatient Geriatric Assessment Units
Patient can be referred for outpatient assessment by self, family, physician, or a community agency.
Cole Neuroscience Center
305-6740
University of Tennessee Medical Center
1928 Alcoa Highway, Medical Bldg. B, Suite 102, 37920
Provides evaluation, treatment, planning, and assistance with treatment for persons with memory problems or seizures, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis.
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Geriatric Assessment Program (GAP)
632-5058
a member of Mercy Health Partners
101 Blount Avenue, Baptist Riverside, Suite 650, 37920 (street) P.O. Box 1788, 37901 (mailing)
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of persons 55+ who have memory loss, depression, anxiety, or other conditions that decrease functioning. All services offered in an office setting.
Higher Ground Intensive Outpatient Program
545-7220
a member of Mercy Health Partners
900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, 37917
Free assessment. Call for an appointment, Mon.- Fri., 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Transportation available, if needed. For emergencies and 24-hour access, call 545-7863.
Inpatient Geriatric Assessment Units
In-hospital evaluation of older adults who have medical, behavioral, mood, or memory problems. Short-term inpatient treatment. Physician referral.
Senior Behavioral Health
373-1745
a member of Covenant Health
Parkwest Medical Center
9352 Park West Boulevard, 37923
Senior Behavioral Health
545-7020
a member of Mercy Health Partners
900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, 37917
