What clients say about Edgefield Recovery Center in Cheneyville (LA)
I have been to Edgefield 3 times and I will not go anywhere else for treatment for substance use disorder. The staff is caring and compassionate, attentive to the needs of the clients, and puts the client first. There was a new administrator this time I went, Mr. Bobby Rayford, who I highly commend on his hiring of the new staff. He is a delight to be around and even did my discharge plan for me. His concern for Edgefield being a top notch rehab facility really shows through. Good job on cutting back on the snacks, because many addicts in recovery struggle with weight gain. Thank you Edgefield for another beautiful stay. I will never forget the sunrises and sunsets I saw out there on the bayou. If you are looking for a rehab to meet all of your needs, look no further. This is the place.
Sarah, not sure of her title, extremely rude with us because apparently her highly trained staff opened the gate for someone else who parked BEHIND us at the gate despite us calling several times. Very unprofessional. Was told by staff that we could drop items off on weekends when apparently that was false.
Edgefield first caught my attention because of its location and history but upon arrival I was introduced to the compassionate staff that made me feel at home. The repuposed plantation house is such a charm with beautiful chandeliers, fireplaces, and paintings to gaze at between classes, meals, or in the afternoon. The staff was so caring and involved in my recovery process. They genuinely are concerned for the patients and it shines through all of the employees, from the physicians, techs, and lunch room employees. Being set on a quiet bayou with lots of wildlife to observe and appreciate. I recommend a volleyball game during your stay. The food was amazing and filling, so if you are on a diet I suggest passing on the 2 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches they offer as snack. Thank you for helping me so that I could help others.
(posting for friend)Make sure everything at home is perfect before checking in here...
Boyfriend checked in here 3 days ago. I've locked myself out of our phone (requires pattern instead of fingerprint if you turn it off) and have been begging these people to just ask him for the pattern for 3 days. I live 30 miles out of town, have no phone and no gas or money because I can't get into my phone to turn my card on. It would literally take 30 seconds to help me and they won't.
Wonderful recovery center. The staff and counselors are are very caring and understanding. Peaceful environment and surroundings. Couldn't ask for more. I love this place and the treatment is superb!
I’d give zero stars. Another patient slapped my son. My son walked away, but they put my son in solitary confinement because the other man only had a week left on his time, and they wanted to let him get done without conflict. My son walked out at that time because he was upset over this treatment, but he returned the same day and was readmitted, then someone decided that because of some policy they couldn’t readmit him. And they drove him home. The counselor who witnessed all this affirmed that my son was telling the truth. He should have been in Edgefield until Dec 20. He died from fentanyl poisoning on Dec. 18. Do not go here. Do not encourage people to go here.
I went into Edgefield in 2021at a very difficult time in my life!! Battling a poly substance addiction that had taken so much from me over the years. I was just coming out of jail, separated from my wife and my grandmother whom I was closed to was very sick. The staff was very caring!! From the administration to the techs!! The counselors went above and beyond!! During my stay my grandmother passed and the staff worked with me. After doing some extra time I was still able to complete!! Edgefield impacted my life greatly!!
Jason, Bobby, Larry, Chris and Bro. Keith all encouraged me daily along with the women techs!! I would like to thank them all, as well as the nurses and doctor!! That has been almost 2 and a half years ago and now I am getting to refer a family member I dearly love to the program!! Edgefield is continuing to impact my life and my family's!! I am beyond thankful!!
My daughter is now over a year sober from meth because of this place!!! It saved her life and for that we are forever grateful!!! Thank you Edgefield and thank you Mr. Jason for bring her back!!!!
My son was there for a total of 28 hours. They sent him out for a hospital visit, medically discharged him before he had even left the premises, and then wouldn't allow him back. All of this after I called them 10 times over the course of three weeks to get him admitted into the program. The left hand has absolutely no idea what the right hand is doing at this place. One person would tell me one thing, and another person would tell me something completely different. This is a difficult time for anyone when they have to put a loved one in rehab, but usually you at least want to know that the rehab is ready and willing to help your child. Yeah - I didn't get that from Edgefield at all. Now - once I was there in front of them, they seemed to be genuine, but looking back, maybe it was just an act.
My best friend spoke with them several times, unfortunately when he scheduled to go and he lost his ride and wasn’t able to come into treatment that day. The lady that we spoke to in admissions, said “oh god , He’s gonna have to call back tomorrow and talk to Larry.” With an extremely inconsiderate tone.. she made us feel as if (because we’ve have trouble getting him in the past couple weeks) that he doesn’t deserve treatment! Hopefully Larry can help him, but it’s been a horrible experience on the phone to say the least.
Edgefield is hands down the place to go for addiction and or alcoholism treatment. The grounds and structures are just beautiful; right on a bayou. The techs, Intake team, nurses, and counselors really care about the well-being of their clients. I went in a broken man and came out shining after my 28 day stay. Great place to get treatment and begin a new life, really can't say enough good things about it. Oh, and the food is fantastic, the techs will spend their own monet pampering and spoiling us with delicious home cooked food!
I went in there and stayed 28 days and it changed my life. The staff are amazing. The grounds are amazing. The food is great and they really care about the clients I would definitely recomend this facility to anyone
I attended for 30 days. The facility was well kept. It’s a huge plantation house. If you’re an addict struggling with staying sober, I’d recommend this place 1st. The staff is respectable. Some, not all. They have techs there that will power trip, not leaving the advertised “snacks or drinks” out, telling you, you have to wait until morning at 8pm when you were served dinner at 5pm. Not enough time to engage in physical activities. More worried about drama than well-being of the clients there. The counselors do a decent job of targeting your needs. That’s mainly the only complaint I had besides the food sometimes being baked when it didn’t have to be. Meals were mostly good other than that. Good hospitality there and the nurses are phenomenal.
I can’t say enough about how grateful I am to ERC! They saved my life. The administration, techs, nurses and all other staff are great people! Is a beautiful place to start our road to recovery. The first few days I just wanted to leave. I miss my children and my home etc. but after that I settled in and really don’t into the program. By the end I was so happy to leave to see my family but also a little sad because you grew bonds with these people. Women… When packing to go to Edgefield you want several pairs of jeans T-shirts, longsleeve shirts and clothes for church on Sunday. You may also want to bring a couple hoodies or jacket because they do keep it rather cold in the group rooms in dorms. I personally wish I had brought a robe but did bring, my own pillows and a blanket. You definitely are going to want pens, paper, envelopes and stamps. Feminine products are most along with more than one bottle of hairspray if you use it shampoo conditioner and soap… Make sure you bring extra! I was able to bring my blow dryer, curling iron and perfume. If you smoke make sure you bring enough for us and just going and buying the material to roll them. It’s so much cheaper. If you have an opportunity make sure you bring some photos and things to hang on your wall to remind you of home. You also will not be able to carry a purse ladies so being that they lock you out of your room from 9:30-4 M-F you may want to bring a clear bag that you can carry your cigarettes, pins, lipstick or Chapstick and whatever else you need to tell around throughout the day. I went from August to September and wished I would’ve brought a case of mosquito spray! Lol.
I absolutely loved my experience at Edgefield. The grounds were breath taking, the staff were welcoming, the program was empowering. I didn't want to leave.
Edgefield recovery center was a beautiful experience and I would recommend it for anyone struggling with substance abuse.
The accomodations were great and the food was good and the sceneary was theraputic as were the thetapist.
