Juanita I was admitted to Oceans and after 6 days I was shown a court order stating I had to stay until Doctor released me. I asked for a copy and was given the run around for over 24 hours before I received copy. It was after I received copy of the order I found out I had been assigned a lawyer. I asked to use the phone and was denied. I informed them it was against the law to keep me from speaking to my lawyer. When I was able to call the lawyer, they told me to hurry up and get off the phone. I was not informed of a court order and an assigned lawyer until after I was there for 6 days. I only saw Dr Sigiqqi 2 times while I was there. The first time was a 3 minute conversation in which he diagnosed me with something other than what my psychiatrist of over 20 years diagnosed me with. He then changed my medication without consulting my regular psychiatrist of 20 years. I was kept heavily medicated and never received any kind of real therapy, just group therapy which consisted of coloring and watching TV. I needed assistance with showering due to a broken foot and no one was able to help me. I went 10 days with no shower. They didnt care if you did not shower, brush teeth or brush hair. The hair brush they gave me was so bad I could not get it to brush my hair, so I had severely matted up hair for the entire time I was there. I begged for them to just cut off my hair. The meals were awful. I told them I was vegetarian and they actually called a family member to see if I was being truthful. Dont know why I would lie about that but OK. Family member confirmed I was indeed vegetarian and I was served the most disgusting food imaginable. They check your food boxes to see if you eat and I was forced to eat things I did not want or knew I should not eat due to having diabetes. The food was very very carb heavy. If blood sugar went too high they would just give you a shot of insulin. My diabetes was well controlled until I went to Oceans and was forced to eat so much carbs. I had never had to take insulin until then. The majority of the staff treated the patients like animals with the exception of 1 or 2 staff members. I was due to be released at 8 am after a 10 day stay and asked if I could just go home after dinner since my family would be there for a visit. I was denied to go home and they made me wait until the morning. I guess they wanted that one last day of insurance money. They also kept my pain medication and sent me home with a broken foot and no pain medication. I could not get more from my regular doctor due to DEA rules of only having one prescription for pain medication once a month. I reported this to the DEA. If you are seeking help, I do not recommend going here as they will milk your insurance for as much as they can and will get a court order to keep you there even if you are compliant, non violent and do everything you are told to do. My family was so upset when they visited me because I was kept so heavily medicated I was slurring my words and could hardly stay awake. One time my roommate was having some sort of episode in the middle of the night and I woke up to her standing over me. I was scared to death. I went and told the nurse and she gave the roommate a shot to make her sleep and told me to go back to the room and go back to sleep. I told her I was too scared and she told me they would keep me longer for noncompliance so I went back to the room and laid in bed, eyes wide open all night due to not knowing what would happen with the roommate. This place is nothing more than an insurance money grab and controlling you. You will never receive any real therapy, will be forced to stay, forced to eat things that go against your dietary restrictions, kept heavily medicated and treated like less than the human that you are. I will never go back. I will never reach out for help again. This place has me too scared to reach out for help ever again. They will strip you of all your rights and dignity and hold you until the insurance money runs out. I have much more to say but Google limits
1 /5
Brian This is my experience as someones loved one was held by the corrupt hospital. When you first get in the door you are greeted by a rude and very curt receptionist who rattles a list of rules you must follow one of which is no keys they want you to put them in a basket and the other is no phone also have to put in a basket and the reason they dont want you to have your phone is so you cant take photos of your dishelved and very over medicated loved one. Mine was almost in a catatonic state very day i went to see her and when i questioned them all they said was it was non narcotic and did not explain why she was so catatonic everytime. They also set medical tests at the same time as visitation times. They also refused to give me a copy of the judges order for her to be held because when i finally got a copy of it i found that they have employees willing to lie on affidavits to keep them in there so they can keep billing the insurance company. They had her in a wheelchair way to big for her with no foot rest to put her feet on. This place does not does not care about anyones loved ones they only care to get as much money out of your insurance company as they can and when the insurance wont cover anymore you are suprisingly well enough to be released.
1 /5
Doroteo Ruiz GI I believe the experience for each patient and their family members will be different. For my dad, his stay and treatment at Oceans were exceptional. He was admitted to their facility on December 7 due to aggression stemming from dementia and Alzheimers. I was very apprehensive, as this was the second behavioral hospital he had been to—the previous hospital left him unable to walk or talk.
Oceans, however, did an amazing job. It was such a blessing to visit my dad and see him walking and talking again. He was discharged on December 30, and since then, he has been doing so much better. While he is not 100% due to his illness, seeing him walking, talking, eating, and holding conversations is indescribable. The staff at Oceans went above and beyond, and we are incredibly grateful for their efforts in adjusting his medication thoughtfully. They avoided overmedicating or restraining him, which had been our previous experience.
I also want to thank Finiy John for doing an excellent job of communicating and keeping me informed. He took the time to listen to my concerns and reassured me about my dad’s care. With my dad’s condition, I know medication adjustments will be necessary in the future, and when that time comes, I hope he can return to Oceans for treatment.
That said, there are areas where Oceans can improve:
Admission Communication: Please notify families or the Power of Attorney (POA) immediately when a patient is admitted. It’s challenging for families not to receive updates after a loved one is transported. Even an automated text confirming the patients arrival would be helpful. In my case, I had to call multiple times to get updates, which was stressful.
Discharge Process: Similarly, better communication during discharge would make a significant difference. Families need a clear timeline when the patient is leaving the facility. In my case, I had to call multiple times to get updates, which was stressful.
Clothing Management: My dad left the nursing home in his slippers and one outfit. I brought two additional sets of clothes to Oceans, as the limit is three. However, he was discharged with clothes that weren’t his, and his slippers were never returned. Better clothing management would help avoid such issues.
Visiting Hours: Expanding or adjusting visiting hours to better accommodate working families would be greatly appreciated. The current Monday–Friday slots of 3–4 PM and 4–5 PM are difficult for those with traditional work schedules. While I understand the need for structure, more flexible visiting hours would mean a lot to families who want to spend time with their loved ones.
Overall, I highly recommend Oceans and hope your experience will be as positive as ours.
5 /5
Allison Hopper Oceans has been a blessing to our family. This facility and their clinicians have helped my mother find the best treatments to regulate her. We are very appreciative that she can return home with us.
5 /5
Marsha Armstrong My recent experience with Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Pasadena, Texas, following my brothers transport and admission on November 16, 2024, has been deeply concerning. My brother, who has dementia, was sent to your facility after an incident at Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston.
On November 17, while my other brother and I were en route to visit him at Richard A. Anderson, we were informed by his daughter—who was leaving the country for a week—that he had been transported to your hospital for observation. This left us scrambling to piece together information during an already stressful time.
Upon arrival at Richard A. Anderson, the staff appeared unaware of the transfer, and leadership was unavailable to provide clarity on the events leading up to his admission to Oceans Behavioral Hospital. Staff on-site informed us that another resident, with a history of behavioral issues, had verbally assaulted my brother with racial slurs, leading to a physical altercation. While both individuals were transferred to Oceans for psychiatric evaluation as per policy, I was deeply troubled by the lack of preparedness to communicate with family members about the situation.
**Experience at Oceans Behavioral Hospital**
On Sunday, I contacted Oceans Behavioral Hospital and was informed that visitation was not allowed on weekends. This was extremely frustrating, especially after traveling 3.5 hours. I returned on Tuesday during designated visitation hours, only to encounter a series of unwelcoming and disappointing experiences:
1. **Reception Staff**: The receptionist’s demeanor was unprofessional and rude. Rather than greeting me, I was immediately subjected to a list of rules in a curt tone. This added unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation.
2. **Visitation Restrictions**: I was required to leave personal belongings, including my phone, smartwatch, and food items I brought for my brother, making the visit less personal and meaningful.
3. **Shared Visitation Space**: The visitation took place in a shared conference room with other patients and families, lacking any privacy or opportunity for meaningful connection.
4. **Inadequate Equipment**: My brother was wheeled into the room in an improperly sized wheelchair, forcing him to stick his legs out to prevent his feet from dragging on the floor.
5. **Interaction with Patient Advocate**: When I raised concerns about my brother’s medicated state and the possibility of PTSD following the incident at Richard A. Anderson, I felt dismissed by the patient advocate. His explanation—that my brother was being monitored and medicated as necessary—was insufficient and failed to address my concerns or outline a clear plan for my brother’s care.
Prior to his transfer from the Dallas VA hospital to Richard A. Anderson, my brother had been medication-free for over eight months, cheerful, and excited about returning to his home. Seeing him in a medicated state with no clear plan for his well-being was alarming and unacceptable.
**Recommendations for Improvement**
I strongly urge both Oceans Behavioral Hospital to:
- Improve communication and transparency with families during admissions and transfers.
- Review visitation protocols to ensure they accommodate the emotional needs of families and patients.
- Provide staff training to improve professionalism and empathy.
- Ensure patients are equipped with properly fitted mobility aids and other necessary accommodations.
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Oceans Behavioral Hospital and hope this feedback prompts necessary changes to better serve patients and their families.
1 /5