ABOUT RIDGEVIEW HOSPITAL
Ridgeview Hospital in rural Middle Point, OH offers a residential treatment program for adults struggling with substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders. Situated approximately 40 miles southeast of Fort Wayne, Ind., the hospital also provides medically-monitored detoxification services for residents.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Staff assess incoming clients using therapeutic, holistic, and medical techniques to determine the best course of treatment for them. According to their website, Ridgeview Hospital is committed to constantly improving their inpatient program and offers specialized interventions based on client needs.
The facility’s dual-diagnosis program is 12-step based and holistic, believing that the healing process integrates mind, body, and spirit. With a focus on developing positive relationships, the program uses group, individual, and family therapy. It also incorporates medication management through an affiliated pharmacy. Recreational therapy, yoga, and relaxation groups keeps clients active and motivated.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The multidisciplinary treatment team of licensed and credential staff includes psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and therapists. The two alumni who responded to Best-rehabs.com surveys both gave the staff’s level of experience ratings of three out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The 66-bed Ridgeview Hospital is situated in the rural countryside which, according to the website, “assures anonymity & tranquility.” It features sparingly decorated private and semi-private bedrooms, family-style eating, comfortable common spaces, and an outdoor gazebo. Clients are not allowed to bring personal electronic devices to treatment.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The two alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com at time of writing gave mixed feedback regarding the facility. Alum Andrea indicated treatment was highly effective and gave four out of five stars for staff support, meals, leisure offerings, and the overall quality of counseling. “Was in for 28 days and took in as much info as I could too help in recovery,” Andrea wrote, adding, “Very nice counselors & staff, didn’t take long to fit in.”
Alum Martin had a less positive experience and gave mostly one and two-star ratings, including one star for meals, accommodations, and holistic options. He did, however, give three stars for staff level of experience. In commentary, he noted many weaknesses: “Extremely noisey acoustics. Over-policing. Not at all holistic…Administration of policies and care is choatic, shoddy, and very spotty. Very little actual one-on-one w/ therapists. Most ‘groups’ were more like lectures.”
Likewise, reviews on Google were mixed, with an average 3.8 out of five star rating based on 11 reviews.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Loved ones of alumni on Google had mixed experiences with the program. While one named Amber gave five out of five stars and praised the facility for helping her mother, another, Brian, gave only two stars and complained of rude staff.
WHAT STAFF SAY
Currently, Best-rehabs.com has not received any staff reviews, however, former and current employees left ten reviews on Indeed with a collective rating of 3.3 out of five stars. Staff wrote of a positive working environment with caring, top-notch co-workers. Several left complaints about the facility’s management. “Wonderful mission, great staff, poor management,” an anonymous former staffer wrote.
FINANCING
According to Ridgeview’s website the facility accepts Medicare and all major insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, American Behavioral, and more.
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https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ridgeview-Behavioral-Hospital/reviews