SilverCare at Upson Regional Medical Center

SilverCare at Upson Regional Medical Center is a specialized geriatric mental health program located in Thomaston, Georgia, offering short-term inpatient psychiatric care for adults age fifty-five and older. This eighteen-bed behavioral health unit is designed to provide focused stabilization for seniors experiencing acute mental health symptoms that require a structured and supportive hospital setting. The program emphasizes safety, dignity, and rapid stabilization to help patients return to their prior level of functioning as efficiently as possible.

SilverCare treats a range of psychiatric conditions commonly affecting older adults, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and behavioral disturbances related to dementia. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan tailored to their clinical needs, with close attention to medication management, symptom stabilization, and overall well-being. The care team works collaboratively with patients and their support systems to ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up services after discharge, supporting long-term stability beyond hospitalization.