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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's counseling staff, talk therapy, and the clean, safe environment. However, some individuals criticized the cost of treatment, the helpfulness of certain staff members, and the lack of follow-up care.
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<p><strong>ABOUT BELMONT PINES HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Located in the community of Youngstown, Ohio, on nearly 20 wooded acres, Belmont Pines Hospital is the largest freestanding behavioral health hospital in the state. Specializing in treating <strong>children and adolescents with psychiatric illnesses</strong>, the hospital provides a <strong>full continuum of treatment programs</strong>, including residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>According to Belmont Pines Hospital's website, the admissions process begins with an initial assessment and meeting between a registered nurse, the patient, and his or her family. The assessment is reviewed by a psychiatrist, and patients are referred to the most appropriate yet least restrictive level of care. </p> <p>If necessary, patients may enroll in the hospital’s <strong>short-term inpatient care for stabilization</strong>. Divided into young children (ages five to 11) and adolescents (ages 12 to18), the length of inpatient care typically lasts <strong>between four and 10 days</strong>.</p> <p>Belmont Pines Hospital’s residential program lasts <strong>between a few months and one year.</strong> Programming includes a schedule of <strong>individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy</strong>, and therapeutic recreational activities. To better serve its patients, groups cover topics such as <strong>chemical dependency, spirituality,</strong> and daily living skills. Clients meet with a licensed therapist/social worker once per week</p> <p>To alleviate symptoms of mental health disorders, the hospital offers <strong>medication management</strong>. The residential program also incorporates age-appropriate educational classes provided by certified teachers.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Belmont Pines Hospital’s website indicates the staff is comprised of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, child psychologists, social workers, activity therapists, certified teachers, and behavioral counseling technicians. The six individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided an average of 3.33 out of five stars for the staff's level of training and experience. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>According to Belmont Pines Hospital's website, the <strong>102-bed private psychiatric hospital</strong> is situated on 20 wooded acres. Residential patients share simple but spacious <strong>double-occupancy bedrooms</strong>, and the facility features a large dining hall and an outdoor playground. The seven people polled to date gave three out of five stars for accommodations and amenities. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The 57 people who left Google Reviews for Belmont Pines Hospital at the time of this writing provided an average of two out of five stars. Reviewers frequently commented about <strong>improper use of medication and a poorly managed coed facility.</strong> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p>Negative reviewers also wrote about mistreatment between clients and from staff, which included stereotyping, name-calling, and discrimination. "It was horrible, it's like they diagnose every one with bipolar they never keep care of anyone, the beds were horrible the staff were even worse," an alum wrote in a representative review. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p><strong>Feedback from seven loved ones polled by Rehabs.com was mixed to positive</strong>, with an average recommendation of <strong>3.4 out of five stars</strong> to date. Loved ones rated Belmont Pines Hospital 3.9 stars for family participation and 4.5 stars for cleanliness, and only 1.9 stars for holistic treatment options. While some believed the program was effective, others felt it had prohibitive costs and a lack of <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare support.</a></p> <p>"Some of the staff members there were very rude to my loved one who was a patient there, and to me as well when I would try to call or visit,"a loved one wrote in a representative review. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, <strong>former employees also had mixed opinions</strong>, where the overall rating of Belmont Pines Hospital was 2.6 out of five stars based on 12 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p>“They are a wonderful company to work for. The management staff is dependable and accommodating," a case manager wrote. <br /> But a behavioral counseling technician commented: “Terrible patient treatment. Unsafe working environment. Management treated staff unfairly."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Belmont Pines Hospital's website notes it accepts TRICARE coverage for military families. There is currently no information provided on the facility's website or otherwise regarding its costs. The six individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave 3.67 out of five stars for affordability.</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://goo.gl/q6O1vo" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/q6O1vo</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Belmont-Pines-Hospital/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Belmont-Pines-Hospital/reviews</a></li> </ol>
— Saige Driver · 2018-01-15 13:44:38 PST
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