Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital recognized for age-friendly care provided to older adults

Dec. 15, 2025 

Contact: Dawn Bryant 

Tidelands Health  
(843) 652-1636 

dbryant@tidelandshealth.org 

News for Immediate Release: 

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital recognized for age-friendly care provided to older adults 

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital has earned recognition for taking extra steps to help older patients receive high-quality care catered to their unique needs. 

The Georgetown hospital earned the highest designation as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence for meeting strict standards in the delivery of health care to older adults. Through data and a rigorous review, Tidelands Georgetown confirmed its commitment to providing age-appropriate care using the evidence-based 4Ms framework model. 

The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, developed the Age-Friendly Health System initiative to help meet the needs of the growing population of older adults nationwide. Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet was named an Age-Friendly Health System participant in 2020. 

“Older patients find personalized, evidence-based care provided at Tidelands Health that is tailored to their unique physical and emotional needs. These customized care plans are centered on what matters most to our older patients,” said Ashley Capps, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer at Tidelands Health. “The age-friendly designation is a testament to the level of personalized, evidence-based care our team provides every day.” 

To meet the initiative’s criteria, Tidelands Georgetown demonstrated, through data, its commitment to providing care for older adults using the 4Ms framework model by focusing on what matters to the patient; using age-friendly medication, when needed; preventing and managing conditions including dementia and depression; and maintaining mobility by helping older adults move safely every day. 

“I applaud the team at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital for continuing your journey to advance age-friendly care. Age-Friendly Health Systems and IHI celebrate your recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence,” said Camille Burnett, vice president for health equity at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. “We know that older adults and staff alike want equitable, evidence-based quality care centered on what matters most to each individual. Together, we can move toward a future in which every older adult, during every care interaction, receives age-friendly care. Thank you for all that you do to improve care for our neighbors, colleagues and friends.” 

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About Tidelands Health 

Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.