Title

Geriatrics - Durham VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Older adult care, senior care
Common conditions
memory problems, sleep problems, falls, bone loss, weight loss
Description

As you age, we offer a range of medical and support services to help you stay as healthy, active and independent as possible. We also offer help to family members and caregivers who may support you.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
geriatrics
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Geriatrics and Extended Care Services

Care we provide at Durham VA Health Care System

We assess your situation and condition to decide which outpatient geriatric services are right for you or a senior Veteran in your care, and then we coordinate your care. Our team of specialists provides geriatric services that include:

  • Medicine and nursing
  • Psychology, psychiatry, and social work
  • Physical and occupational therapy

About the Program

The Geriatrics and Extended Care services at the Durham VA Medical Center is composed of the following programs:

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ext. 176874)
  • Community Living Center (ext. 172161)
  • Home Community Care (ext. 175675)
  • Palliative and Hospice Care (ext. 172161)
  • Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (ext. 176974 or 177065)

View the comprehensive resource guide to all Geriatric and Extended Care Services.

Services Offered in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Specialized services to veterans in need of rehabilitation following amputation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury

Community Living Center (CLC)

The CLC is a hospital-based transitional care unit. CLC maintains an average length of stay of 32 days. Most patients require extended rehabilitation and care following surgery and/or lengthy hospitalizations before returning to independent living.

Home Health Care (HHC)

HHC consists of programs that manage care in veterans’ homes and community settings. Services include:

  • Home-based primary care
  • Home telehealth care

Contacts

Community Living Center

George Squires, MSN, RN-BC

Chief Nurse Geriatrics & Extended Care
George.Squires2@va.gov

Palliative Care Consult Team and Hospice Unit

Toni Cutson, MD, Medical Director

Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)

Jeannette Stein, MD, Medical Director

Theodore Hodges, MSN, Acting Program Director

Community Nursing Home, Contract Adult Day Health Care, Homemaker Home Health Aide and Non-Institutional Respite

Ivey Chavis, LCSW, MSW, Contract Programs Coordinator

Learn more about VA long term care

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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Service location
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Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
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Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
919-286-0411
Extension number
172161
Label
Geriatrics and Extended Care Services
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
919-286-0411
Extension number
176874
Label
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
919-286-0411
Extension number
172161
Label
Community Living Center
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
919-286-0411
Extension number
175675
Label
Home Community Care
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
919-286-0411
Extension number
172161
Label
Palliative and Hospice Care