UAB Medical West Hospital

Bessemer, Alabama

995 9th Avenue Sw
Bessemer AL, 35022

(205) 481-7000

About UAB Medical West Hospital

UAB Medical West - Bessemer provides geriatric psychiatric care in Bessemer, Alabama. Individuals who have a primary diagnosis of addiction may need to seek a referral for an alcohol or drug rehab treatment center.

UAB Medical West – Bessemer offers a wide variety of treatment support for individuals suffering from the impact of age-related mental health issues. Each person is treated with respect and dignity. Services are provided on an inpatient basis.

The inpatient program is available by referral from a primary care physician or a nursing home. Clients receive help with medications, stabilization, and optimal functioning. Individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, and spiritual support services are provided. Clients receive personalized care throughout their stay as well as discharge planning prior to leaving the facility.

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  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare

Medical briefcase icon 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

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have medical support available around the clock, and 24-hour clinical care in Alabama offers a safe environment in which you can begin your recovery journey. This feature offers constant supervision in situations like medical detox, where a team of professionals are on hand to ensure the withdrawal processs is performed safely and comfortably.

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elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

military-hat iconMilitary program

bed iconTotal Beds

300

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Our Policy: UAB Medical West Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

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check iconDual Diagnosis

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 iconMental Health

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

nutritional-therapy iconNutritional Therapy

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

nicotine iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine replacement therapy in Alabama may be a good option for you if you're dependent on cigarettes or similar products. This therapy allows you to slowly lower your intake of nicotine so you don't suffer extreme withdrawal or cravings as you quit smoking.

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995 9th Avenue Sw
Bessemer AL, 35022

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2.69 (208 reviews)
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They always have a problem treating you with any kind of decency. They are rude and have no respect for your time. And when you try calling they almost always don't bother to answer and when they do they don't tell you anything useful.

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Rebekka Trejo
1 month ago
1

Spent over 2 hours in the waiting room before I got to see triage for them to give me a urine sample cup and told me to give a sample and when I got done they would have a room ready for me for me to just sit in the waiting room another 30 minutes for us to spend 5 hours in a room for them to run test but not get the results back.. told me to call tomorrow or wait on a call for the results.. glad it s not a life or death situation.. the only good thing about it was my nurse she was always nice and kept me and my husband laughing.. I won t be back

Christy Capps
1 month ago
5

LaCosta Carter
1 month ago
1

Was admitted & diagnosed with something I didn't have. Worst hospital experience I have ever had. I got sicker at the hospital than I was before ambulance bought me to uab West.Also they didn't fed me for 3 days cause Dr forgot to take me off liquid diet.

Richard Timmons
1 month ago
5

In rehab for six weeks BEST care. Great staff. Hope the new rehab is going great. Thanks to the doctors and all the others for getting me back on my feet. Walking is so much better.

roger baldwin
2 months ago
5

Wife had surgery and the doctor's were excellent and everything is new and state of the art!

KeriDee Shook
2 months ago
5

Shout out to Cynthia Tarver, preregistration coordinator. She is amazing. This is my first time visiting the new hospital and she took her time to explain to me the process including parking options. The world needs more people like her! Exceptional customer service!

Elizabeth Williams
2 months ago
2

ER is horrible, I came in with the worst migraine I have ever had and was having and I was having breathing issues because of my asthma and it took two and a half hours to get back. Only for the doctor to ignore what I said and decide she knew better and treat me like I was drug seeking when my chart clearly shows my migraine history. I had to cry to even get a breathing treatment. Only good thing about this place was my nurse. Don t think I will be back.

Baby Girl
2 months ago
5

Great friendly place

Rocky Redding
2 months ago
1

This place may be new but it's horrible! My wife fell yesterday and a ambulance took her there. She was there 4 hours, they didn't clean her cuts and most employees were playing games or looking at personal pictures. They are rude!!! Don't go here. The staff members I spoke with has no experience. Stay away!!!! I would give a 0Oh, and my wife had to walk herself to the restroom and almost fell as she has two full knee replacements. Most nurses have no experience. I could go on and on about how bad this place is.

Olivia Morgan
2 months ago
1

This place needs to be investigated by management. Why has this not happened yet? There are enough negative reviews, and here is another. The urgent care in Vestavia referred me to this ER, since they do not offer IVs. Dr Joshua Koplon refused administering an IV for hydration after I was admitted for breathing issues. He told me that oral hydration works well enough, even though I was desperate. I now understand why this place has horrible ratings. Koplon had zero bedside manners. I mentioned to him I had to leave and prepare for the Birmingham airport in three hours and need treatment ASAP. As an asthmatic patient seeking help before my flight THAT DAY to Virginia, he had nothing to say other than recommending a urine sample for checking blood sugar and when I asked for an IV for hydration, that it would take "something like 2 hours" for an IV. I have received a bill from UAB medical west even after I told them I cannot stay simply for a urine sample when I'm having breathing issues and elevated heart rate; that I need treatment to board my flight in time. This is your warning to avoid this place! Receiving a bill after no treatment is unacceptable. The way Koplon handles patients is unacceptable.

Arthur Chapple
2 months ago
5

98yo Sister admitted Dec 27, 2023. Alternate Hosp. had 22 waiting for beds. Best choice at the time. Pleased with patient coverage. Don t think any other could have done better. Two week stay.

Valerie Morrison
2 months ago
5

I spent 4 nights there with my fianc� on the 3rd floor. We had great care from the nurses, but want to give a HUGE shout out to a select few. Some may be techs as well . Sarah and Beanka on night shift went above and beyond! He Still says they saved his life. MsElizabeth, a tech, on day shift was extremely helpful at All times. Love MsPhyllis, only had her for one night, but she was a true blessing. There are others that I cannot recall names, but want to thank those as well.

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