As always, they provide quick service, the staff is lovely and attentive, and the doctors are professional and helpful. This is a first-class hospital.
About Lakeview Hospital
Based in Covington, Louisiana, Lakeview Regional Hospital is part of the greater LCMC Health network. The facility offers behavioral health and referral services to adults in need. Financial assistance is available here to those who need it.
Comprehensive Care Management
The LCMC Healthcare family is connected to a network of providers that can support individuals who need to be referred to relevant local services.
This covers a range of conditions and specialized issues, for individuals in need of more targeted support. Available to individuals, families, and caregivers, the goal of the program is to support the coordination of treatment to avoid preventable re-admissions. Individuals with acute substance use disorder (SUD) can also get help through this service to access more specialized addiction treatment.
Behavioral Health Services in Covington, LA
Besides the Care Management program, clients of all ages can access behavioral care here with a highly-trained team of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, substance abuse counselors, nurses, and more. Addiction medicine is available, along with a trauma recovery clinic, behavioral health emergency room, as well as inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care.
Their programs include group activities, individual group, and family therapy, pastoral counseling, and recreational therapy.
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We all hate having to be in a hospital, but I have to tell you that my experience at Lakeview Hospital in Covington went very well.After having a procedure done on March 25th 2025, I had to stay in the hospital for 4 days and 3 nights, and I know that sounds like a vacation stay, well it really was. Again, we all don't want to be in a hospital, but if you have to stay, stay at Lakeview. The entire time I was there the staff was very nice, and very attentive to my needs, and went out of their way to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I did lots of walking in the halls over those 4 days, and everyone of the staff I encountered was very nice, and pleasant to talk too. I have been telling everyone I know about my experience at Lakeview Hospital. So thank you to all the staff on the 5th floor where I stayed. Now, let's talk about the meals. Hospital food doesn't sound good ever, but every meal I had was excellent. I admit that I'm kind of judgmental when it comes to food, but every mean I had was delicious. Overall my stay was made comfortable by the courteous staff, and my meals made the stay much easier. I would have to rate the overall experience as a 10 out of 10, but for Google I can only do a 5 out of 5. Ha! Ha! Thanks again to the staff at Lakeview Hospital for making my stay a great experience.
Everyone except the ER doctor was unprofessional and did not show any concern for my mother who was not mobile and in critical condition. The hospital staff did not offer any assistance (i.e., no help carrying her, no wheelchair,etc). My aunt had to demand a wheelchair to be brought to us. Mom had cancer but she is experiencing HBP, DVT, falls and shortness of breath. She could have died in the waiting area. We sat for 5 hours with my mom in this horrible condition. There were people walking in the hospital which arrived after my mother got called by the ER staff to be seen before she did. They did not exhibit signs of critical care. The ER staff and medical staff on the floor was slow, nonrespondent and displayed a lack of empathy and compassion for my beloved mother. Only 6-7 hours later, they saw my mother. They put her on the cancer floor even though she had heart, breathing difficulties, a fall risk and not mobile.om should have been placed on the cardiology ( heart) floor due to her heart condition. The doctor came once a day and never reached out to the family for updates or anything. We'd come see Mom and the nurses have ignored my mother all day. Mom said the nurse comes in once a day to check her vitals, give her medication and to ask if she's okay. And when she presses the button for help/ assistance, she would be ignored. No one ever comes. When the SW, Gretchen and I would talk, she was extremely disrespectful and always displayed a bad attitude. Mom medication was not given any pain or blood pressure medicine at discharge . I tried to call the doctor about that but no one would allow me to speak to anyone. Her room was in disarray. Mom had started bleeding bc of the cancer and no nurse , nobody cleaned my mother nor room. My sister and aunt came into her hospital room and witnessed several times, mom not being cared for properly and her and the room with blood everywhere. Mom was also found leaning off the bed, crying many times bc she feels that the nurses and doctor mistreated her. This was the turning point in her life. Mom was full of life and a very caring, loving, God fearing woman. Anyone who knew my mom loved her. I wish they would have taken just a little bit of time to care for and treat my mother with a little respect and dignity before just abandoning her like they did. I feel like Mom would have been better off going to the nursing home instead of Lakeview. Seriously, it appears that Gretchen (SW) needs to be trained on ethics/ respect, how to care for all patients. I know what physicians and SW can do and how they're supposed to care for patients bc I too work in a hospital as a SW. Mom was.duscharged without having a safe plan. They discharged my mom home by herself with no help around the clock in her state. They also would discharge her in 2 days every time she would be admitted there. I believe this happened bc her insurance wasn't going to pay anymore so her being there was useless to them. They'd hurry to discharge mom and tell the family that she is stable to go home. This situation became so bad, I called to appeal their decision so my mom could stay a few days longer, hoping she'll get well. The appeal was granted bc of this overwhelming evidence. This is the worst hospital my mom EVER has been at. The nurses disregarded my mother as if she did not exist. I wouldn't send my dog to this hospital if he were dying.Lakeview hospital is a murderous place and deserves to be shut down. After this horrific event that happened to my mother, I began to hear all the horror stories other people experienced.Please, please please think twice before letting your loved one come here.I plan to take further action against this hospital and for the premature death of my mother. They could've done things differently and different results would have been the outcome.No compassion. No professionalism.Gone but never forgotten, my mother S.M.
Response from the owner1 year ago
Shalonda, can you please contact our patient advocate at 985-867-4366 so we can learn more? That would be greatly appreciated.
The nurses are great but he rooms are filthy. That's not good for those who are sick. My mom room was nasty. The floors, shower and the toilet was not cleaned.. the workers leave dirty linen in the room. What if my mom or another patient get an infection. They must do better.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Dear Lucy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered during your mother's stay at Lakeview Hospital. Ensuring a clean and safe environment for our patients is a top priority, and we are deeply concerned to hear about your experience. We appreciate your kind words about our nursing staff, and we want to assure you that we are addressing the cleanliness concerns you raised. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services, and we are taking immediate steps to ensure that all rooms meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Lakeview's Hospital Team Lakeview Hospital Management Team 
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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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Clients enrolled in outpatient rehab typically need less intensive supervision and support than those in inpatient care. Clients may continue to work and attend school while participating in addiction counseling and recovery education during the evening, night, or weekend. Clients also often enter intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment immediately upon exiting residential care, which provides them with high-level step-down support as they reintegrate into their homes and communities.
Inpatient 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.
Intensive Outpatient Clients engaged in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) participate in multiple treatment sessions weekly. Typical treatment modalities include individual, group, and family counseling, addiction and recovery education, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and evidence-based holistic therapies. Most intensive outpatient rehabs require clients to engage in a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 treatment hours per week. Many clients enter IOP after stepping down from intensive inpatient care, but some may enroll immediately after completing detox.
Intervention Services Collaboration between a professional treatment team and the family of an addicted loved one is an essential benefit of intervention services in Louisiana. Working together, they can develop the best strategies for a drug intervention. These experienced professionals know what protocols are most effective for interventions and provide expert insight that can improve the outcome of the intervention. An intervention specialist acts as a mediator during the intervention and a guide for next steps based on the outcome of the effort.
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 Program
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 Adult Program
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.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
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.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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.
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Harry L. "Chip" Cahill, III
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Frank C. Di Vincenti, MD
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James E. Cramond
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Wesley Bryan, MD
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David F. Andignac
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(985) 867-3800 
95 Judge Tanner Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433
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