Saint Louis University Hospital has been consistently ranked as one fo the top hospitals for geriatrics in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report over the last decade.

A hospital stay can create anxiety for anyone. For older adults, this anxiety can be multiplied by confusion, fear of treatment or concern about a lose of independence. Research shows that older adults who are hospitalized may show a decrease in their ability to function. This condition may be caused by a lack of mobility, nutritional deficiencies, side effects or other factors.

The Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit, a service of Saint Louis University Hospital and SLUCare, offers specialized inpatient care for older adults. The ACE Unit strives to help older patients maintain their independence while helping to prevent physical and mental decline during their hospitalization.

There are special features, such as an emphasis on socialization and mobility, that are set in place to help the patient's transition from the hospital. In addition, there also is a Delirium Intensiev Care Unit that provides specialized care for older adults with acute confusion. 

 Physician specialists in:

• Geriatric Medicine
• Geropsychiatry

Hospital-based services:

• Acute Care for the Elderly Unit
• Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

If you know of an acutely ill adult age 70 or older who requires hospitalization and could benefit from our special approach to care offered at the ACE Unit, contact that person's doctor or a SLUCare geriatric medicine specialist.

For inpatient referrals, call us at (866) 491-0858

For outpatient referrals, call us at (800) 637-5463