Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 23823 Malibu Road #50-386, Malibu, CA 90265
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Reviewers frequently praised the compassionate, highly trained staff and the individualized, holistic treatment approach, which included diverse therapy options and gender-specific care. The facility's comfortable environment, amenities, and high staff-to-patient ratio were also highlighted as strengths. However, some reviewers criticized the facility for being out of network with insurance, leading to unexpected billing issues, and others mentioned a lack of consistency or communication.
AI-generated summary of 13 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment, Eating Disorder Treatment, Anxiety Disorder, Detox Services, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depressive Disorders, Anger Disorders |
| Program types | Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient Services, Inpatient, Sober Living Environments |
| Services | Residential Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Detox Services, Sober Living Home, Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient Services, Inpatient |
| Setting | Private/Secluded, Oceanfront, Luxury, Beach Community, Residential Neighborhood, Mountains |
| Gender | Exceptionally LGBT Friendly, Women Only, Men Only, Offers Co-ed Programs |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT MALIBU BEACH RECOVERY CENTERS</strong></p> <p>A program of RiverMend Health, Malibu Beach Recovery Centers (MBRC) are a group of drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities located in Southern California. Programming includes <strong>residential treatment, transitional living, outpatient treatment, and treatment for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring</a> mental health disorders</strong> such as depression and anxiety. MBRC is also among California's 207 treatment facilities (15.8 percent) to offer <strong>medically supervised detoxification</strong> in an outpatient setting and one of 197 (15 percent) to offer it in a residential setting, as indicated by a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>When clients arrive at one of the facilities, they’ll receive a <strong>thorough assessment</strong> and work with staff members to create a personalized treatment plan. MBRC integrates Western evidence-based and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/discussion/7265/what-is-holistic-treatment-and-how-can-it-help" target="_blank">holistic</a> approaches. Addiction treatment may include a combination of <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step</a> support meetings, <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-addiction-treatment/" target="_blank">cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)</a></strong>, group and individual counseling, and animal-assisted therapies. Clients meet with their treatment team on a weekly basis to discuss progress made and any adjustments that may be required.</p> <p>All program options, from residential to partial hospitalization (PHP) to <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/categories/iop-outpatient-alcohol-treatment" target="_blank">intensive outpatient (IOP)</a>, provide a <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/reclaiming-the-feminine-in-recovery/" target="_blank">gender-specific</a> environment</strong> and daily curriculum of exercise, skills development, counseling, individualized treatment, and education. According to a <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">2016 SAMHSA survey</a>, 46 percent of treatment facilities nationwide offer a female-specific program and 44 percent offer a male-specific program. A 2017 <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">state-specific survey</a> indicates that 39.4 percent of treatment centers in California offer IOP. <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">Family</a> involvement is also highly encouraged.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The multidisciplinary staff is lead by a psychiatrist with dozens of affiliations with medical schools, research institutions, and hospitals, <strong>clinical psychologists with diverse treatment specializations</strong>, nurses, and healthcare administrators. A primary care physician, licensed addiction counselors, yoga instructors, and a professional chef are also on staff. To date, the 10 individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com praised the aptitude of staff. </p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience & Training: 4.9/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Accommodations at each of the MBRC oceanfront locations are comfortable, spacious, and luxurious. Clients stay in <strong>private or semi-private rooms</strong>, and have access to gyms, recreational grounds, pools, fireplaces, and communal living rooms. </p> <p>Activities such as <strong>physical fitness, yoga, music, dance, and art</strong> may also be included in treatment. Another integral component to the MBRC rehabilitation process is its <strong>Malibu Recovery Diet</strong> in which chef-led cooking classes provide professional instruction in nutrition and healthy meal preparation. The 10 individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com appreciated the facility's cleanliness and amenities.</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.8/5 <br /> Exercise & Leisure Activities: 4.8/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Three alumni surveyed by Rehabs.com to date offered <strong>mixed feedback</strong>. Two of three alumni gave highly negative reviews. B.S. complained of high costs and poor insurance practices while Millet felt that the treatment was extremely ineffective. The third alum, E.A.D., offered a much more positive view and cited "gender-responsive treatment" and a "full continuum of care" as the facility's major strengths.</p> <p>On Yelp, eight alumni also provided mixed feedback which skewed negative.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Several reviewers praised MBRC for its multidisciplinary approach. "Very healthy, lots of exercise, and great healthy food," wrote J.D. in a representative review. Others expressed dissatisfaction with the balance of traditional therapies offered. Former client Chad, for example, claimed that the program simply had “too much yoga” and a “staff that has no idea about anything.” Several alumni also echoed B.S.'s complaint of <strong>poor insurance practices</strong>.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com to date both offered highly positive feedback, giving four or five stars out of five to all metrics evaluated, including holistic offerings, 12-step facilitation, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. In particular, both loved ones <strong>characterized the staff as compassionate</strong>. "Staff compassionate understanding being educated with highest professional ethics," E.L. wrote in a representative review.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The eight staff members surveyed by Rehabs.com to date also gave <strong>glowing reviews</strong>. Many emphasized the strong staff-to-client ratio and the holistic and personalized nature of treatment. “The program is set up in a manner that allows the client to use and enhance experiences that may be a part of their own daily routines which makes the program uniquely designed to fit the individual,” wrote Dawn in a representative review. Overall, the staff members touted the facility's programming.</p> <blockquote> <p>Family Participation: 4.7/5<br /> Counseling Options: 4.6/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 4.6/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>MBRC accepts most PPO health insurance plans. The 10 individuals polled on the matter appreciated the cost of the facility, though a few did criticize its billing practices and insurance policies.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/malibu-beach-recovery-center-malibu?hrid=K-kjAExeVMSeUbVRz3dLLw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)" target="_blank">Yelp</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-12-19 20:38:40 PST
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