Maybe I have had more luxury conditions, but I have stayed in regular psych wards in hospitals, too. The food was good (better than on the other hospital floors), and we had scheduled activities and group therapy. Of course, patients are kept a close eye on and have to obey very strict rules. I found my times to be comforting, knowing that I wouldn't be able to get out of control. There was a day room where people could watch TV, work puzzles, visit, etc. It didn't seem at all like a regular jail setting to me.