I come here just because I have no other choice. I'm appalled by the things I have watched here. The treatment really is a joke. Some nurses try to do something good but the rest of them don't even try.
About Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital based in Danville, Kentucky. As part of their comprehensive offerings, they have inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and substance use treatment. They also have an intensive care unit where they can provide emergency psychiatric stabilization services.
The Ephraim McDowell Center can treat children ages five and up as well as adults and older adults. They have 20 inpatient beds for adults and senior adults.
Thorough Treatment for Dual Diagnosis in Central Kentucky
The substance use treatment approach here includes individual and group therapy sessions. Your therapist will also consider underlying mental health conditions that lead to or exacerbate substance use behaviors. They can provide diagnoses for co-occurring mental health conditions or simply help you learn techniques for managing your actions and thought patterns.
Integrating mental health with your substance use treatment is one of the best ways to build toward lifelong sobriety because it looks at the behavior from multiple angles and creates solutions for each one.
Activity Therapy for Stress Management
A unique type of therapy they offer at the Ephraim McDowell hospital is activity therapy. This uses art and crafts, music, exercise, and games or recreational activities to help you explore your emotions and cope with stress.
Age-Specific Care for Senior Adults
Something great about Ephraim McDowell is that they’ve created a short-term program specifically for older adults who are facing behavioral health difficulties. This can include substance use or things like depression, dementia, paranoia or anxiety.
The goals of the program are to teach older adults coping mechanisms for whatever difficulty they’re facing and to teach them as quickly as possible. The care team prioritizes dignity at each step of the process.
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Danville was busy but I had been there almost a hour ,I never was signed in so had to go to another hospital
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Waiting that long and then learning you were not signed in is very frustrating and not the experience we want for those who come to us for care. We appreciate you sharing this feedback, as it helps us review how we manage check-in and communication during busy times.
The low star reviews truly don’t know what a bad hospital is like. I live in Somerset, and went to LCRH around a week and a half ago for abdominal pain. They’re known for being a pretty bad hospital, but you don’t know how bad until you experience it yourself. They missed both chronic appendicitis and my gallbladder seeming dysfunctional. I know this because I made my way HERE the next day where I met the kindest nurses, techs, and a PA named Ashley (unfortunately I don’t remember anyone else’s name from this night). They found out what was going on in under a few hours. Yes, wait times were long, but that’s to be expected in an ER. I was sent to a specialist the NEXT day, Dr. Tin Tran, who scheduled my surgery for 5/12. I was absolutely terrified, but Dr. Tran did the surgery at this hospital and every staff member I came across was so kind and calming. I especially want to shout out the anesthesiologist, Dr.Fisk, who made it clear I would wake up from anesthesia (what I was scared of) and gave me whatever miracle drug that calmed me down before my procedure haha. Fisk & Tran did an amazing job, as well as the amazing nurses and other staff who helped me every step of the way. I’ll never have anything but good to say about this amazing hospital and their staff.❤️
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Taylor. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review and for recognizing our nurses, techs, and providers. We’re glad our team helped you feel cared for and supported, and we will be sure to share your kind words with them.
I went to the E R on Dec 28th, 2025 for Cellulitis that went Septic. Spent 9 hrs & 45 minutes in the E R til they stuck me in a room. I spent 11 days there & finally got transferred to Casey Hospital for physical therapy, cause they had a Swingbed. The Wound Care team didn’t redress my leg but every 2-3 days on day shift, even though it was done almost on a nightly basis. It should have been 2x a day every day, cause Casey Hospital Wound Care team didn’t it 2x a day & got my leg better than EMH did! The distinction there should have focused my meals on high protein to get the skin on my leg to regrow quicker, but didn’t til I got to Casey. I do not recommend for anyone to stay here with Cellulitis that goes Septic, go to another hospital. I know if I need to go back because my Cellulitis goes septic again, I will go back to Casey Hospital before I go to EMH! I only got 1 bath the whole stay & I didn’t get it on nights like I should have, it was after a phone call was made to address that issue during the shift change.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Junior. The issues you described around timeliness of care, communication about your treatment plan, and basic comfort needs such as hygiene and nutrition do not reflect the experience we want people to have with us. We will share your feedback with our leadership teams so they can review what happened and look for ways to improve. 
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Staff
Daniel E. McKay
President & Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Kinman
Chief Financial Officer
Tammy Meade Ensslin, JD
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Nicholas Spoonmore
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Jason Dean
Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness
Rick Jansen, RN, BSN, MBA
Chief Nursing OfficerChief Nursing Officer
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Contact Information
217 South 3Rd street
Danville, KY 40422
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