Behavioral Healthcare for Older Adults
Care designed for the realities older adults and families are facing today.
Built for Families Carrying Care Decisions.
As people age, behavioral health needs often intersect with medical conditions, life transitions, and changes in independence.
Oceans Healthcare provides behavioral health treatment for older adults that is grounded in clinical experience, coordination, and respect, supporting both individuals and the families helping guide care decisions.
Older Adult Care at Oceans
Our older adult services support individuals whose behavioral health needs are affecting daily functioning, health, or overall well-being and the families helping them navigate care decisions.
This care may be appropriate for older adults experiencing:
- Persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood changes
- Difficulty coping with aging-related transitions, illness, or loss
- Changes in sleep, appetite, or daily routines
- Cognitive or memory concerns affecting independence or safety
- Increased withdrawal, confusion, or emotional distress
Co-occurring medical conditions that complicate behavioral health care
Each individual arrives with a unique history and set of needs. Care is tailored to clinical considerations, medical complexity, and family context.
Our Approach to Care
Care at Oceans is designed to provide older adults with structure, safety, and thoughtful clinical support during times of heightened need.
Our approach is grounded in experience with aging-related behavioral health concerns and intentional program design, with a focus on understanding each individual’s situation, addressing current concerns, and supporting families through care decisions.
When care begins, families can expect:
- A comprehensive clinical assessment that considers behavioral health symptoms, medical history, and safety considerations
- A medical review and evaluation completed by qualified clinicians
- Ongoing observation and support to ensure safety and stability
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Clear orientation to the care setting, team, and daily structure
These initial steps allow our team to develop an individualized care plan aligned with the older adult’s needs, health considerations, and level of independence.
Throughout care, older adults receive consistent clinical oversight, therapeutic support, and coordinated care planning. Families are kept informed, and planning begins early to support appropriate next steps and continuity of care beyond this phase of treatment.
Families are kept informed, and planning begins early to support appropriate next steps and continuity of care beyond this phase of treatment.
- Daily evaluation and coordination by psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists
- Care plans tailored to each individual’s clinical needs and circumstances
- Building coping strategies that support emotional regulation and stability
- Medication decisions guided by careful assessment and ongoing review
- Safety- and dignity-centered levels of support
- Thoughtful planning to support continuity and appropriate next steps
Every adult receives a treatment plan grounded in safety, clinical judgment, and dignity, balancing compassionate care with accountability.
Levels of Care Available for Older Adults
We offer multiple levels of care for older adults, allowing treatment intensity to align with clinical needs, medical considerations, and safety.
Inpatient Care
24/7 structured, hospital-based care for adolescents who require stabilization in a secure, supervised environment.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Structured, daytime treatment for older adults who are medically and cognitively appropriate for this level of care, allowing individuals to return home in the evenings.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Outpatient therapeutic support for select older adults whose clinical needs and level of independence allow for participation in scheduled treatment while maintaining daily routines.
Treatment plans may include therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, and coordinated transition planning.
Family & Caregiver Involvement
Support systems play an important role in older adult recovery. With appropriate consent and clinical guidance, family members or trusted supports may be involved through:
- Education related to treatment goals and progress
- Structured communication with the care team
Guidance on supporting recovery at home
We balance support involvement with respect for individual autonomy, privacy, and therapeutic needs.
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
When an adult needs behavioral healthcare, having the right team matters. Oceans Healthcare is prepared to support individuals and families through the next step with clarity and confidence.
Our admissions team is available to answer questions and help guide the process.