Las Encinas Hospital

David James Henry

When I arrived, I was in crisis. It was 11pm, and I was brought into an interview room with a nurse who asked me questions about how I was feeling. I was honest, I told him that I was suicidal and that I had no hope for the future. He told me they were going to 5150 me and that I wouldn't be able to leave for 72 hours. I hadn't expected that, I didn't even bring a change of clothes, and when they brought me to my room it was as horrendous as a jail cell. I was in a room with a wooden bed, desk, and chair all bolted to the ground. The mattress was thinner than the pillows, and the windows were barred with metal. This made me feel so much worse. Was this where I belonged? Am I crazy? Am I a danger to others? That night was the worst experience of my life. I was trapped, and my family had no idea where I was until the staff allowed me to call my dad. I sat in a room with other patients and tried to read a book to pass the time so I could get out of there in 72 hours. The next morning, a psychologist arrived and talked with me. He realized the nurse's mistake in locking me up so he sent me to a different ward, along with the alcoholic rehab patients. This was nice, I was actually treated like a human being, and the group therapy sessions felt like heaven after over a year of being trapped in isolation during the pandemic. I received medication I'd been looking for for years, and I was finally treated like I mattered. Like my struggles were worth talking about. But my initial experience locked in the back rooms still scarred my experience. I don't know why they sent me there, and I still have nightmares about it. I give the hospital 2 stars, it would be 1 star, but I gave an extra one because now I finally have antidepressants and they help me a lot.

Dana Goldenberg

Would leave zero stars if possible - I am a PCP and they are holding my patient against his will and he is NOT a threat to himself or others and the admitting/treating provider will not talk with me to discuss his care/release him sooner. This is a ploy to take advantage of his insurance and is ridiculous and terrible business practice. They should be shut down.

Hal Trinh

I work for a major hospital in Los Angeles and have been working with Las Encinas hospital In a professional capacity for many years. I have found their staff to be very knowledgeable and professional. I have no hesitation whatsoever referring our patients to Las Encinas Hospital to get the help they need.

Ms. Taylor

I would personally like to Thank Las Encinas Hospital for ensuring during my entire 2 week stay that my Health and we'll being was Always their top priority. I was discharged yesterday morning. I left not only with a better understanding of how vital it is to prioritize my Health in all capacities, but I Left learning more about myself as a individual. The staff really will ensure and gently guide you to finding your own safe tools. They have an amazing team of various departments and Professional group facilitators , who daily commit to your healing . My Doctor was able to come visit me each Single Day, the nurses are always available, I had my own room, fresh meals prepared by their committed kitchen staff. I attended the various groups even if I didn't have the energy initially at the beginning of group but after group, left with a greater sense of healthy coping skills and direction of new goals for my ultimate Well being . If you Put in the work and follow Las Encinas Hospital plan you will discover that you can be the best version of yourself if you apply and put in the work. The process and team were very PATIENT. Thank YOU Las Encinas Hospital