Title

Geriatrics at VA Washington DC health care

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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VAMC system description

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

To speak with the Geriatrics Service, call 202-745-8000, ext. 58422 or ext. 52399. 

We also offer short and long-term geriatric care at our on-campus Community Living Center. The CLC is a place where Veterans can receive nursing home level of care, which includes help with activities of daily living and skilled nursing and medical care. To speak with someone from the CLC, call the Freedom Way East front desk at 202-745-8000, ext. 57711 or Freedom Way West front desk at 202-745-8000, ext. 57775.

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Facility descriptions

Geriatrics - Washington 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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VAMC system description of service

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

To speak with the Geriatrics Service, call 202-745-8000, ext. 58422 or ext. 52399. 

We also offer short and long-term geriatric care at our on-campus Community Living Center. The CLC is a place where Veterans can receive nursing home level of care, which includes help with activities of daily living and skilled nursing and medical care. To speak with someone from the CLC, call the Freedom Way East front desk at 202-745-8000, ext. 57711 or Freedom Way West front desk at 202-745-8000, ext. 57775.

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Appointments
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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?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
202-745-8000
Extension number
58422
Label
Geriatric Service
Service location
Address
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
202-745-8000
Extension number
52399
Label
Geriatric Service