Alexandra Hospital offers two main services:

• Older Persons’ Mental Health – Community
• Older Persons’ Mental Health Admission Unit

Older Persons Mental Health Admissions Unit – This unit caters to people with conditions related to dementia and mental health decline who require a short stay in inpatient care.  After assessment they are referred to aged residential care or a support service.

Referral criteria – Referrals are required by Nelson Marlborough Health mental health specialists.