Geriatric Services

The Most Comprehensive Menu of Medical Services for Older Adults in the Region

Highland Hospital has established the most comprehensive menu of medical services for older adults in the region. And they’re provided in the comfortable surroundings, and with the compassion and care, that Highland Hospital is known for.

This is why U.S. News & World Report has ranked Highland Hospital among the best in the country for Geriatric Services.

Unequaled Resources

• Highland Hospital is unique in that we weave a concern for geriatric issues into virtually all of our medical specialties.
• Our medical staff receives special training to recognize and address the concerns of older patients

• With more board-certified geriatricians than all other area hospitals combined, and a highly trained and caring staff, Highland Hospital does much more than simply help older patients get well. Our care score card includes:

  • The area's shortest hospital stays
  • Reduced stress from hospitalization
  • Fewer readmissions
• We've also assembled an unequaled menu of services designed specifically for our older patients. This menu includes:
  • Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit
  • Geriatric Fracture Program
  • Geriatrics and Medicine Associates (GAMA)
  • Highland Hospital Geriatrics Group (geriatrician hospitalists)
  • Special procedures (Emergency Department and admissions)
• Highland Hospital's Geriatric Services is associated with these specialty services:
  • Strong Health Geriatrics Group
  • Evarts Joint Center

  • Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit, The Living Center at The Highlands at Pittsford—designed to meet the special needs of patients recovering from hip and knee replacement surgery