Overview
The Geriatric Medical Center at Ain Wazein Medical Village is a national model of a specialized go-to care center for older adults, offering a complete continuum of care through integrated medical, nursing, psychological, physical and social services.
Since 2009, the Geriatric Medical Center started providing outpatient and inpatient medical care through specialized unit and the Elderly Care Center that was launched in the year 1989 to provide long term medical, social and psychological care for older adults in need of long-term residence.
In 2018, the GMC launched its first of kind Palliative Care Unit followed by the Home Palliative Care Program in 2019.
The Geriatric Medical Center extends over an area of 10,000 m2 and overlooks a natural park of more than 4,000 m2 in area, with abundant scenery and greenery. Upon completion of Phase 2 of the project, the center will encompass 17,000 m2 covering 4 symmetrical and interconnected blocks, designed to resemble the traditional Lebanese house on the outside, but with a modern green-building twist.
The Center’s buildings are designed to be environmentally friendly, conserve energy and minimize greenhouse effect through the use of solar power. Greenery is abundant in the vicinity of the center that house spacious gardens, which are specially catered for older people and cultivated to the liking of our residents.
Our Mission
We continuously strive for comprehensive medical care to the Lebanese geriatric population and elders in need of institutional long-term care, while offering training and research for professionals specializing in Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Our objectives are:
- Providing primary healthcare and preventive medicine to seniors in the community
- Providing comprehensive medical care
- Improving the performance and self-reliance of older patients
- Assisting elderly residents in their day-to-day activities through integrated nursing care, social services, and recreational activities
- Gerontologizing the practice of medicine throughout the hospital
- Providing a platform for training and research in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
Our Vision
The vision driving our efforts is to be a center of excellence in aging, a teaching and research facility, and a reference in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology in Lebanon and the region.
Our Team
Our interdisciplinary team consists of Geriatricians, Geriatric Fellows, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Medical Residents from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Lebanese University (LU), Physical Therapists, Ergotherapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, a nursing team specialized and trained in Gerontology, in addition to a rich volunteering program.
Our Services
Out of our campus at Ain Wazein Medical Village, we provide a comprehensive list of integrated services catered to the health needs and well-being of older adults through several specialized units and complementary support services that are available to patients and residents of the Geriatric Medical Center through “The Hospital” at Ain Wazein Medical Village. The two are linked via a spacious service bridge that ensures seamless access to advanced Laboratory testing and Radiology imaging, as well as Operating Rooms, Blood Bank, Intensive Care, and Cardiology services, among others. Also available to residents and patients are services of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation department, located in close vicinity to the geriatric units. The center also benefits from the various amenities available to all patients, residents, and visitors of Ain Wazein Medical Village.
Specialized Centers and Units
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinics (4 Clinics)
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (G.E.M.) (20 beds)
- Palliative Care Unit (8 beds)
- Home Palliative Care
- Elderly Care Center (ECC) (75 beds)
- Geropsychiatry (4 rooms)
Future Services
Upon completion of Phase 2 of the Geriatric Medical Center building project, the center will additionally introduce the following dedicated units and services:
- Alzheimer’s Unit
- Dedicated Geropsychiatry Unit
- Palliative Care and Pain Management Unit
- Adult Day Care
- Geriatric Surgery Unit
Get in Touch
For info and appointments, please do not hesitate to contact us at 05/502418, as per the below schedule:
- For Geriatric Outpatient Clinics & Consultations:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Ext.: 3002
- For Long Term Care:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Ext.: 4875 or 4860
- For Palliative Care:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Ext.: 4175
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