PHMC Medical Respite at Serenity Court
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PHMC Medical Respite offers post-acute medical care for people experiencing homelessness who need medical care after a hospital stay. PHMC Health Medical Respite at Serenity Court and its counterpart at the PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar are the only homeless medical respites in the City. The benefits of medical respite programs include better health outcomes for patients, lower re-admission rates for several months and long-term cost savings for hospitals, insurance companies and communities.
- Comfortable space for rest and recovery
- Medication management, follow-up appointments and linkage to primary care and other PHMC resources
- Case management to help connect patients with social services
- Assistance with accessing post-respite housing
Contact Us
Website:
https://phmchealth.phmc.org/
Email:
phmchealthnetwork@phmc.org
Address:
1221 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone:
215.684.3430
Eligibility Criteria
- Adults age 18+
- Experiencing homelessness
In need of post-acute recuperative care (includes prep for colonoscopy)
- Independent in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), although individuals with ADL limitations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- All patients will be screened for their ability to live safely in a communal setting
Referral Process
Patients will need a referral through a hospital or other medical provider.
Call: 855.887.9229