Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1210 W. Saginaw Street, Lansing, MI 48915
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Reviewers frequently praised the caring and professional staff, the variety of treatment programs, and the emphasis on family involvement. Criticisms often centered on the physical environment, with comments regarding drab or clinical rooms, limited space, and a lack of amenities. While some found the hospital affiliation beneficial, others felt the setting was not ideal for inpatient treatment or experienced long waits for therapy.
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<p><strong>ABOUT SPARROW HOSPITAL ST. LAWRENCE CAMPUS</strong></p> <p>Sparrow is a <strong>nonprofit health system</strong> serving central Michigan, via two hospitals in Lansing as well as numerous other healthcare facilities. The St. Lawrence Campus, located in northwestern Lansing, provides screening and intake services, <strong>inpatient programs</strong>, and several levels of <strong>outpatient treatment</strong> for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and/or mental health disorders.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The St. Lawrence Campus is home to Sparrow's behavioral health Centralized Access Services (CAS), which provides intake and evaluations for those struggling with mental and/or behavioral health disorders, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</p> <p>Sparrow's inpatient program is available for clients aged 18 and over. It's a <strong>short-term program</strong>, designed only to stabilize clients so that they can proceed to a less-intensive level of treatment as soon as possible. Inpatients participate in therapy and receive ongoing monitoring services. <strong>Pharmacological intervention</strong> is also available as indicated. </p> <p>The St. Lawrence Campus also offers <strong>a partial hospitalization program (PHP)</strong>, available at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MI17.pdf" target="_blank">8.3 percent</a> of Michigan-based facilities, which treats behavioral health clients in general. For clients diagnosed specifically with substance use disorder and/or dual diagnosis, there's an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong>, available at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MI17.pdf" target="_blank">36.8 percent</a> of Michigan facilities. The IOP is offered in both the daytime and the evening, and can be a short-term or a long-term solution, depending on the client's needs. </p> <p>Programming focuses on providing peer support, expert guidance, and coping skills, and the program's staff can <strong>coordinate with employers and the court</strong>, when necessary. Once clients are ready to graduate from the IOP, they can proceed to <strong>weekly aftercare meetings</strong>, also available in the daytime or the evening.</p> <p>Sparrow also offers standard outpatient care for a range of disorders. Treatment might include medication management and treatment for complex conditions, such as <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/pain-management-in-recovery/" target="_blank">pain management</a>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Sparrow facilities are teaching hospitals, which employ psychiatrists, registered nurses, therapists, and psychiatric technicians, as well as hosting interns studying psychology, nursing, medicine, and psychiatry. The 10 individuals polled by Rehabs.com to date on the center's staff gave very positive feedback.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The hospital’s <strong>inpatient unit can accommodate up to 31 patients, while the unit for geriatric patients offers 23 beds.</strong> There is currently no further information provided on the facility's website or otherwise regarding its living arrangements and related offerings; however, the 10 individuals polled on the center's cleanliness and extracurricular activities praised these aspects of the facility.</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.9/5<br /> Exercise and Leisure Offerings: 4/5</p> </blockquote> <p>EDITED TO HERE</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The handful of alumni polled by Rehabs.com shared <strong>mixed reviews</strong> of their treatment at Sparrow Hospital. One individual felt that the center “didn’t do anything” and noted that they would not recommend the program to others. Another anonymous reviewer provided mostly four- and five-star ratings in most evaluated categories, including the program’s overall treatment effectiveness, the facility’s accommodations, and the staff’s level of training and experience. However, this same reviewer reported experiencing a 45-day relapse prior to gaining sobriety. </p> <p>Two other alumni, when asked how likely they were to recommend the center to others, provided ratings of four and five stars. While one alum disliked the center’s “Hospital setting,” both were complimentary of the staff, which one alum described as “caring and well trained.” “Strong, and well focused on the goal,” the other alum wrote in their review. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The eight friends and family members polled by Rehabs.com to date provided glowing reviews of the facility, praising the facility's level of family participation and counseling options. One loved one felt that the center “saved” their friend. “Staff was extremely professional, caring and gave great follow up services,” they wrote. Another loved one added,"Great counceling family participation.” </p> <blockquote> <p>Family Participation: 4.7/5<br /> Counseling Options: 4.3/5</p> </blockquote> <p>While loved ones gave lower average ratings for holistic offerings, they reported they would be highly likely to recommend the facility to others. </p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.4/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 3.8/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the facility’s website, Sparrow Hospital accepts <strong>Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans</strong>, including those from Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Financial assistance is available to qualifying individuals. The nine individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com approved of the facility's cost.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.6/5</p> </blockquote>
— Ellie Robins · 2019-02-09 09:23:24 PST
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