The Aurora Las Encinas Hospital is a psychiatric facility whose target market is the rich and famous. The hospital has come under investigation following the death of three patients and the reported rape of a teenage patient. The hospital was inspected at least six times in 2008, with investigators reporting many cases of poor patient care.KTLA (Los Angeles): SoCal Celebrity Rehab Center Under Investigation (March 5, 2009)
Deaths
During 2008 three deaths occurred at the Aurora facility, which has led to further investigations into the treatment of patients. The first deaths occurred to patients who overdosed while under treatment at the hospital. The third death was the result of a patient hanging himself on the hospital grounds. The next day following the discovery of the hanging, a 14-year-old girl was reportedly raped by a 16-year-old patient who was under supervision at the facility.Los Angeles Times: Deaths at rehab hospital ... (August 21, 2008)
Drew Pinsky
Drew Pinsky is a doctor who hosts a reality television show on VH1 as well as co-hosts a syndicated radio show, Loveline. At one time he was the co-director of the chemical dependency program at the Aurora Las Encinas Hospital. While Pinsky was not involved in any of the cases of death surrounding the hospital and the investigation, he did indicate his support for the hospital, while expressing his condolences for the family members.Los Angeles Times: Radio's Dr. Drew defends Aurora ... (August 22, 2008)
