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<p><strong>ABOUT THE VINES HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Servicing Marion County, The Vines Hospital in Ocala, Fla. provides <strong>crisis intervention and stabilization, detoxification services, inpatient care, and outpatient-based services</strong> for individuals struggling with the chemical dependency, mental health disorders, and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. The facility also offers specialized programming for women, adolescents, and military personnel and veterans. The hospital is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL17.pdf" target="_blank">46.4 percent of facilities</a> to provide <strong>specialized programming for women</strong>.</p> <p>The Vines works collaboratively to serve individuals and their families with managed care organizations, schools, and other hospitals. Under authorization of the Baker and Marchman Acts, clients at The Vines may be admitted involuntarily. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The Vines relies on a <strong>multidisciplinary approach to treatment</strong>, offering various client-specific services. Shortly after arrival, all clients are assessed for medical stability, injuries, and possible contraband. <strong>Assessments by appointment and emergency admissions</strong> are available 24/7. </p> <p>In the adult inpatient program, <strong>care is individualized</strong> to client needs. <strong>Individual, group, and family counseling</strong> are available, as well as psychiatric treatment activities such as educational sessions on an array of topics. Clients also receive <strong>discharge plans</strong> for care after inpatient treatment.</p> <p>Outpatient programs include <strong>partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP)</strong>. PHP care involves group therapies addressing mental health and chemical dependency topics, as well as ongoing <strong>medication management</strong>. IOP care is provided by a multidisciplinary team and includes individualized assessments and treatment.</p> <p>The Meadows is a women's treatment program that addresses woman-specific issues of trauma. Treatment includes evidence-based modalities such as <strong>cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT)</strong>. The <strong>inpatient youth program</strong> treats female clients aged from middle school to 18. </p> <p>The <strong>H.O.P.E. program for active duty and veteran military clients</strong> uses a bi-psycho-social-spiritual modal of treatment to address issues related to military trauma, including PTSD. Services include a <strong>specialized program for servicewomen</strong>, equine therapy, and physical therapy and yoga, among more traditional offerings. In Florida, the hospital is among <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL17.pdf" target="_blank">15.1 percent of facilities</a> that offer specialized programming for active duty military.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Staff at The Vines include a psychiatrist, psychologists, social workers, case managers, employee assistance professionals, substance abuse counselors, physicians, nurses, and pastors.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The Vines' website lists no information about its accommodations or amenities, but three alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date rated its cleanliness five, one, and one out of five stars.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Of three alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date, one gave The Vines ratings of three to five out of five stars in metrics such as exercise and leisure options and the level of staff of support. The other two gave low ratings of one and two stars in the same metrics.</p> <p>Citing accommodations as a weakness, alum S.P. wrote to Rehabs.com: “I was there about eight days and never once did anyone clean my room or bathroom or change my bedding.” S.P. also commented that the staff joked “in the middle of the night so I couldn’t sleep bc I was close to the nursing station.” A.E. also mentioned atmosphere and staffing problems, writing: “Nurses short-staffed, noisy unit. Drs. didn’t care.” However, an anonymous alum reported: “The weekday daytime staff was absolutely amazing. Classes were very helpful,"</p> <p>Sixty-two Google reviews to date rated the Vines an average 2.3 out of five stars. <strong>Accommodations and cleanliness received strong criticism</strong>, and response to staff's support was polarized. Reviewer Lindsay wrote: "There were so many things I witnessed there that just were not right. I could go on and on about what I witnessed while in there care."<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> However, alum Suzie disagreed, writing: "The dr, therapist and techs were a true blessing. They were truly instrumental in my recovery."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>In contrast to the negative reviews, three loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date rated most of the 15 metrics measured highly. They awarded four or five out of five stars for, family participation, facility cleanliness, treatment for co-occurring disorders, and the staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p>One anonymous loved one described staff as “caring” and another wrote: “Friendly staff and welcoming environment.” However, this reviewer also reported a significant facility weakness, noting: “Drugs still get in.”</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, 42 current and former employees rated the facility an average <strong>2.8 out of five stars</strong> to date, comprised most heavily of four-star ratings. Employees in general <strong>praised the familial work environment</strong>, but <strong>many felt overworked</strong>. An RN working at The Vines wrote in January 2017: "You have quite a few task to do and not enough time to do it. There are numerous distractions and the patients are always at the desk, this no milieu control."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The Vines Hospital accepts Medicaid HMOs, TRICARE, Medicare, and commercial insurance plans. The hospital is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL17.pdf" target="_blank">38 percent of Florida facilities</a> to accept Medicaid.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>In recent years, The Vines has had numerous legal and state Agency for Health Care Administration compliance issues. A <a href="http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/facilitylocator/FacilityProfilePage.aspx?id=208596" target="_blank">February 2016 report posted on a government health care website</a> referenced a current survey fine. This site also provides public records of corrected deficiencies, in compliance at the time of this writing.</p> <p>A <a href="http://www.ocala.com/news/20150131/the-vines-hospital-faces-challenges" target="_blank">January 2015 Ocala Star Tribune article</a> reported on more than 50 police calls involving criminal activity at the hospital between January 2011 and January 2015, as well as three dozen state agency violations. Two incidents involved violence, including a resident killed by his roommate on-site.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+vines+hospital+ocala+florida+reviews&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS705US706&oq=the+vines+hospital+ocala+florida+reviews&aqs=chrome..69i64j69i57.14363j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88e7d4e2a2bc56f1:0xdec90a894b163e5,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Vines-Hospital/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Vines-Hospital/reviews</a></small></p>
— Brodie Gress · 2018-10-23 18:05:27 PDT
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