Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
The Hospital is a free-standing acute care inpatient psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental health treatment to adults 50 years and older. Our integrated model delivers all encompassing psychiatric and medical care for those suffering from mental health issues. Our interdisciplinary team provides individualized care in a supportive environment. Patients are treated by psychiatric providers with expertise in the care of older adults. Our team is comprised of nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, dietician, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and physicians.
Diagnosis and Symptoms Treated at Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
Our streamlined admission process enables patients to seamlessly enter the Hospital's private entrance where they will be greeted by a caring, compassionate clinical team member.
Delivering Specialized Mental Health Care Since 2005
The Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital has been dedicated to serving adults 50 years or older with acute mental health challenges. All patients are treated by a psychiatrist and internist who specialize in the care and treatment of adults who are 50 years of age or older. A medical provider is on site 24 hours a day.
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital Care Team
The care team at The Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital specializes in serving the behavioral health needs of older adults. Patients are co-managed by a psychiatrist who specializes in treating seniors and a geriatrician who specializes in the medical care of seniors. Our entire behavioral health team understands that aging brings unique challenges. Our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and pharmacists all have a specialty focus in the care and treatment of older adults.
Denise Peterson, RN, FACHE, Hospital Administrator, President and CEO
Ava Pannullo, MD, Geriatric Medicine, Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer
Martin Cooper, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief
Kathy A. Smith, MHSA, RN, Director of Nursing/Infection Prevention
Korinne Roth, RN, MSN, Director of Quality, Patient Safety & Risk
Candice N. Smith, LPN Director of the Adult Day Center and Facilities and Operations
Testimonials from Patient Families and Referral Sources
"I am writing on behalf of my entire family to express our sincere gratitude for the care that my father, Kevin Newman received during a recent admission to the inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit. Kevin suffered from Alzheimer's disease and was transferred from Norwalk Hospital for medication adjustment due to increasingly aggressive behaviors. His medical team made several thoughtful changes to his regimen with initial significant behavioral improvement, however he had considerable and rapid physical decline during his admission. The medical team was respectful and supportive of our goals of care of avoiding another inpatient medical hospitalization and prioritizing his comfort. Over several days where his prognosis and disposition were unclear, Social Workers Antoinette and Sandy were supportive and worked with us to look into options for transferring my dad closer to home.
By far the most outstanding members of Kevin's care team, though, were the nurses and aides caring for him at the bedside. The sincere kindness and care they showed both him and us was remarkable. From excellent skin care and hygiene to keeping his room warm to taking our frequent calls for updates and allow our visits outside of traditional visiting hours to checking in on all of us and asking how we were coping - your team adapted seamlessly to an atypical situtation with the utmost grace and compassion and truly embodied excellence in nursing care. It was incredibly difficult for us to be so far away (an hour and half drive) but we have all reflected on how we found comfort in knowing he was in such capable hands and was shown was tenderness by your staff. Kevin passed away peacefully and comfortably in the early morning hours of January 29th under the care of your team.
In display of our deepest appreciation, we would like to send a gift to directly benefit your amazing staff. I look forward to working with you to sort out the details. In the interim, please kindly share this letter with the staff."
Sincerely, B.D., PA-C (daughter) & Family; J.N. (wife); J.N., RN (Daughter); and B.N. (Son)
"To the Nursing Staff, Maintenance Staff, Occupational and Physical Therapy Staff, Social Workers and Case Workers and Dietary Department: Thank you very much for your endless care and extreme hardwork. "M" always with style and grace and a beautiful smile upon her face. Daily humming or singing a blessed song while making sure everything run smooth all the day long. Much love and thanks to "M" for keeping my hair braids nice and tight and always making sure everything is alright. Much love and thanks to you all for your endless hard work, your blessed help and your love and tender care." Love Debra
"I don't feel like words can express how extremely grateful we are for the wonderful care mom received during her stay at Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital. I know she was a handful at time, but the way she was cared for made me feel secure in my decision that she was where she needed to be. She is settling into her new facility. We will remain forever grateful for the care she received from ALL of you!!!" C.Y. (Daughter)
"Full of laughter and all smiles, G. returned back to Ridgefield Station able to thrive thanks to the amazing work of Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital. G. is an active member of our program and can be seen dancing and singing at any moment of the day. We are so grateful for your team and the work you do. Thank you for taking such good care of our lovely lady." Ridgefield Station
"You have really been wonderful and kept me (relatively) sane through this whole process - I know you too, must have a case load that is overwhelmng, but you are compassionate, communicative, and available for questions and that for me, is all I have ever asked of anyone dealing with my mom! Thank you so much - I appreciate you more than you know." Grateful Family Member
The link below provides our Financial Services Policy, Financial Aid Requirements, as well as Financial Applications. Should you need financial assistance for hospital services contact Financial Services at 860.523.3909.
