Seniors Emergency Center
An Emergency Room Dedicated to Seniors
The nation’s first Seniors Emergency Center is right in your neighborhood—an innovative approach to care that makes Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring one of the best hospitals in Maryland for seniors. Ours is the first emergency center in the U.S. designed for and dedicated to patients age 65+ with non-life-threatening emergencies. We pioneered this innovative approach, which is today a model of geriatric patient care across the country.
The center’s team is a patient-centered practice that includes physicians, registered nurses, and social workers, all specially trained in geriatric emergency medicine. The team delivers compassionate, personalized elder health care with quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment plans that address patient-centered care and your special needs.
We’ve designed every aspect of our Seniors Emergency Center with your health, safety, and comfort in mind and paid attention to details that create a calm, gentle, and nurturing environment:
- Treatment bays separated by walls, not curtains, for added privacy and quiet
- Thicker mattresses and heated blanket for patients
- Safety features like handrails, softer lighting, and non-slip floors
- Special speakers that make it easier to listen to music or watch TV
- Telephones and remote controls with larger buttons
- Space set aside for private family consultations
- A centrally located nursing station so staff can keep a close eye on every patient
When you leave the center, we make sure the transition home or to another care setting goes smoothly. The team even calls you at home to be sure you have all you need to get back to living your best life.
When you have the choice, come to the Senior Emergency Center at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring for the specialized attention and patient-centered care you deserve.