UAB Medical West

5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Languages

Languages

English

Founded In

Founded In

1964

Levels of Care

Levels of Care

Intensive Inpatient

Located in Bessemer, Alabama, minutes from Interstate 459 and the main hospital entrance, the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit makes care easy with free parking and valet service. Designed for older adults facing depression, memory loss, and late-life emotional health challenges, the program offers specialized care to help patients regain balance and dignity. Find Renewal Through Family Involvement Care combines 1-on-1 and group therapy, spiritual guidance, and family counseling to support emotional healing. With loved ones involved, older adults regain healthy sleep, reduce challenging behaviors, and rebuild focus for a steadier, more connected daily life. Connect With Loved Ones in a Supportive Space Family involvement is encouraged through scheduled daily visits, with private rooms available for meaningful time together. Nurses help coordinate alternative arrangements for families needing flexibility. Every effort is made to create a safe and compassionate environment where seniors can focus on recovery and families feel reassured.

About UAB Medical West

Accreditation

Accreditation

Joint Commission

About UAB Medical West

UAB Medical West accepts most major insurance plans and offers self-pay options. Please contact the hospital directly to confirm your coverage.

Facility Highlights
  • Private or Shared Rooms Private or Shared Rooms
  • Air-Conditioned Rooms Air-Conditioned Rooms
Amenities
  • Air-Conditioned Rooms
  • Private or Shared Rooms

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Recovery Care Offered

Intensive Inpatient

The highest level of care, medically managed with 24-hour nursing and physician care in a residential or medically-based setting, and can include any combination of medication, counseling and therapy.

Our Expertise & Services

  • Intensive Inpatient
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Older Adults
  • Psychosis
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Personality Disorders
  • Stress
  • Psychosis
  • Spiritual Care
  • Group Therapy
  • 1-on-1 Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Joint Commission
  • Private or Shared Rooms
  • Air-Conditioned Rooms

What People Say

  • 5.0

Absolutely the best rehab experience of many! Feels like home and a family they truly care and the program taught me a lot! Counselors are great! Has a professional music studio! Everything is upscale! Thank You so much Vanity

K.L

Kenny L

Former Client, Case Manger

  • 5.0

Absolutely the best rehab experience of many! Feels like home and a family they truly care and the program taught me a lot! Counselors are great! Has a professional music studio! Everything is upscale! Thank You so much Vanity

K.L

Kenny L

Former Client, Case Manger

  • 5.0

Absolutely the best rehab experience of many! Feels like home and a family they truly care and the program taught me a lot! Counselors are great! Has a professional music studio! Everything is upscale! Thank You so much Vanity

K.L

Kenny L

Former Client, Case Manger

Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

The following therapies are included: spiritual care, group therapy and more.
Bessemer, Alabama, United States .
UAB Medical West accepts most major insurance plans and offers self-pay options. Please contact the hospital directly to confirm your coverage.
The typical length is Various.
UAB Medical West provides intensive inpatient and more.

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