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Red River Behavioral

2800 Melrose Avenue Bossier City, LA 71111
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About Red River Behavioral

Red River Behavioral in Bossier City, Louisiana is an inpatient mental health care facility for seniors. It features a psychiatric hospital for clients aged 50 and older who may be a danger to themselves or others and who may be struggling to manage daily activities or are engaging in self-harming behaviors. They accept Medicare Part A, some Medicare replacement policies, and private insurance.

Age Specific Care for Seniors in Bossier City

The team here specializes in the treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in older individuals. Led by a local, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in geriatric psychiatry, they are specially trained to diagnose specific psychiatric and behavioral issues, and support clients with personalized treatment plans to best meet their needs.

The facility’s residential program provides clients with 24-hour inpatient care and supervision in a safe, comfortable environment. The hospital can accommodate up to 20 residents to allow for a low client-to-staff ratio. During their stay, residents can benefit from private rooms with private bathrooms.

Clients and their families can expect 24-hour nursing care, and a multidisciplinary approach from a team of licensed staff and psychiatrists, all within a structured environment. Treatment may combine cognitive and neurological therapies, psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and recovery skills training.

Praise from Patients and Families

Past patients and families praise the team’s courteous and caring staff, and really appreciate their outstanding communication skills. Some even describe the staff as going above and beyond to ensure the best care possible for residents in their care.

Latest Reviews

Lupe Rios
8 months ago on Google
5
The staff is courteous and caring. They made my experience with my family member easier they really do care! I would definitely recommend it this place for anyone who is needing help.
rashanah durham
8 months ago on Google
5
If your seeking an alternative placement for your elderly loved one during a psyciatric need, this center has an exceptional and professional level of care from the clerical to the clinical team, willingly assisting families from admission to discharge.
Robin Rogers
8 months ago on Google
5
The staff at Red River Behavioral go above and beyond to ensure the patients receive the best care possible.
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Accepted Insurance

Red River Behavioral works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

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

inpatient iconInpatient
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.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Initial phases of rehab treatment often require 24-hour clinical care in Louisiana. This supervised treatment offers three main benefits. Medical staff can provide medications to treat withdrawal. Clients can also benefit from having 24-hour nursing staff available to treat any other physical symptoms. Lastly, this setting ensures that professionals are constantly available to address any emotional or mental health issues related to the addiction or co-occurring disorders.

Treatments

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

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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.
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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.

Clinical Services

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.

Amenities

  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff

Janice Hollier, MD

Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Michael Angelo, MD

Medical Physician Consultant

Contact Information

Phone icon (318) 549-2033
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2800 Melrose Avenue
Bossier City LA, 71111

Fact checked and written by:
Lauren Thompson
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD

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Reviews of Red River Behavioral

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I sincerely tried to resist posting negative comments about this facility but I’m of the opinion that they are not at all professionally competent. I’d think twice before sending my loved one to this facility if I were you. They milk insurance and just drug up the pati ... Read More

Reviewed on 3/1/2019
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My son went to treatment for 30 days a few years ago, the center always answered every one of our questions and also were always trying to help, even if my wife and I were worried about the treatment not working, day by day our hope was growing and at the end of the month we ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/25/2018
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2.7 (12 reviews)
Lupe Rios
8 months ago
5

The staff is courteous and caring. They made my experience with my family member easier they really do care! I would definitely recommend it this place for anyone who is needing help.

rashanah durham
8 months ago
5

If your seeking an alternative placement for your elderly loved one during a psyciatric need, this center has an exceptional and professional level of care from the clerical to the clinical team, willingly assisting families from admission to discharge.

Robin Rogers
9 months ago
5

The staff at Red River Behavioral go above and beyond to ensure the patients receive the best care possible.

Hannah Morgan
1 year ago
5

When a family member was admitted to this amazing facility we were cautious and worried due to our last experience with a ward in the Baton Rouge area. Our worries could not have been eased any more due to the outstanding communication skills of the employees at Red River. They returned calls swiftly and attempted to provide us with answers and options that were specifically fit to my relative’s case. While we are located 4 hours away from the institution, the staff eagerly updated us and allowed our family member to communicate with us as well. With other extenuating circumstances in our lives right now, they attempted to make every conversation and transportation as easy as possible. Red River also diagnosed the relative with a third disability that two other behavioral centers over looked. The support that Red River has provided us with has demonstrated the individual empathy the facility has for patients. Compared to the other facility my relative has been to within the past month, Red River cares more about the individual than the potential to increase a rate of patients. We could not be more pleased.

Sean T
1 year ago
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Ashly Lance
2 years ago
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They reserved a room for my suicidal daughter and when we did intake they wouldn't take her bc she has to take a heart pill every 3 hours 3 times a day. I'm a nurse and pointed out an obvious and workable solution so the house supervisor said all the patients there were functioning adults (hahaha no patient in a psyche hospital in a functioning adult or they wouldn't be there) which implied my 19 yr old daughter who lives alone, has a job, buys her own groceries, etc wasn't a functioning adult (She literally took a jab at someone who was at rock bottom) and my daughter is still crying and questioning her self worth even more bc of that house supervisor was so unprofessional. There were many other things said and we left...needless to say, momma bear is about to shut them down. I know all the people to call to report them too.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
This review is for another facility. I am sorry for your experience, and I hope your daughter received help for her serious mental health issues. However this review is not for this facility. Red River Behavioral Center in Bossier City, LA serves only geriatric patients over 50 years of age.
Selma Cooley
2 years ago
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Worst place to put your loved one. Don't do it.

Sharen Clark
3 years ago
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My mother was admitted for medication adjustment in Feb. She did her two weeks, and is doing quite well. The problems I had was she has dementia and has to be reminded to do things, such as brush teeth, put in or take out hearing aids. She has rechargeable hearing aids, and they where not charged while there, even though I provided charger. So one of them was lost. She had only had them 2 weeks. So if you place a love one there, keep hearing aids, as they are not responsible if lost.

Jill Welch
3 years ago
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My father entered Red River Behavioral to get his meds regulated for Alzheimers. A few days in, he fell in the shower “when the tech turned his head a minute”. After two days of complaining with his side I asked them to look at it. They called me back. His hip was okay. I explained it wasn’t his hip hurt but his rib area so they xrayed again. He was put in diapers although he was totally continent. I asked them to stop but they didn’t. Never were given the same answer any time we asked a question. They never seemed to know what was going on or willing to talk to the family. He got Covid while there. He was over medicated and out cold a good bit. What was suppose to be 10-14 days but was a month when he was taken to ER. Drs there said he was over medicated, severely dehydrated, and had a UTI. I would not recommend RRB for anyone I loved! But I will say for the most part there were two aides that were very good with him!

L H
6 years ago
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My dad walked into this facility with a walker. When we visited, he was often in wet clothes and very drugged and disheveled looking.Ten days later he was hospitalized with three broken bones in his leg & ankle, even though he had been wheelchair bound since the day he entered. We never could get an explanation as to what happened and his dementia prevented him from telling us. This would be the last place on earth I would place a loved one. Nobody seemed to care and even after his hospitalization, there was no follow up at all to even ask how he was doing.

Carolyn Moore
6 years ago
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The Drs. and staff are excellent. However the cna staff could be more sensitive to the patient's need for respect. Hats off to those who made the entire experience very pleasant: Vance, Tyrone, DeVonte,Judy, Toya and Zelda.😊💝

Ruthie Allen
7 years ago
3

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