Senior PsychCare

Psychiatric and Psychological Services
for Nursing Homes

Our mission is to create a better quality of life
for seniors, staff and their families

Join Senior PsychCare at the Upcoming Industry Events:

Texas Health Care Association - Annual Convention and Trade Show
September 8 - 11, 2024

Join us as we get Stronger Together at the 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk, San Antonio. In addition to exhibiting, Senior PsychCare leaders will be presenting and educational session on Monday, September 9 at 10:30 am.

Session Title - Save your Quality Stars: New CMS Audits of the Schizophrenia Diagnoses

In January 2023, CMS announced updates to the Five Star Quality Rating System. Audits have started and the results are impacting facilities in Texas. Join Diego Basagoitia, CCO for Senior PsychCare and Dr. Tayfun Karakoc, Geri-Psychiatry Practitioner, to gain insight on how these audits are conducted, supporting tests for Schizophrenia and schizoaffective diagnoses and best-practice medication management.

For more information or to register, visit txhca.org.

Programs and Services for Long-Term Care Communities

Psychiatric Care

Regular psychiatric care is the cornerstone for maintaining and enhancing patient care. Our Psychiatrists carry a full case load in addition to coordinating care through licensed Nurse Practitioners. Positive patient outcomes are measured through improved facility atmosphere, reduced hospitalizations, and practical GDR attainment in accordance with all relevant F-tags.

Collaborative Care Programs

Senior PsychCare is highly recognized for our unique Collaborative Care Model which blends psychiatric and psychological services in close coordination with PCPs and Nursing Home staff. Monthly behavioral rounds are conducted with the entire care team to allow practitioners insight to even the smallest changes in day-to-day patient activity and physical ability.

Psychological Services

The psychological team of licensed care professionals takes a holistic approach to therapeutic treatment. We invest the time to coordinate with facility staff, PCPs, and the patients' families to create a treatment plan designed to improve their quality of life and increase cognitive ability. In addition, we offer in service training to assist nursing homes staff with gaining confidence in their daily routine.

Virtual Health Network

With more than 4 years of Telemedicine success, Senior PsychCare compliments our in person visits with Telemedicine when the time is right. In person and face-to-face visits are always our go-to choice, but we are well prepared to serve our facilities and patients with the latest in Telemedicine capabilities. In addition to patient visits, our Virtual Health Network connects with PCPs, Nursing Home Staff, and shared medical records for improved communication and high quality standards. This is the future of long-term care.

Testing and Diagnostics

Nursing Homes find psychological and neuropsychological tests vital in designing safety measures, care plans, and family involvement. Neuropsychological batteries reveal the location of cognitive dysfunction within the brain. With this information, psychologists define compensatory techniques to achieve the highest quality of life for patients. Senior PsychCare has an elite group of certified specialists available to conduct tests in all regions of Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma

Staff and Community Education

Staying on top of all the changes taking place is a full-time job. With Senior PsychCare as your partner, you have access to regular education sessions, webinars, and other opportunities to earn CEUs. In addition, our staff is in regular communication with agencies in the State, allowing insight and influence on any upcoming changes.

"We see the quality in the services provided by Senior PsychCare
Our staff has seen positive changes in our residents receiving counseling from Senior PsychCare social workers, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists."
- Laurice Alvarado, BSW