Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 22669 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
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Reviewers frequently praised the caring staff and the personalized, individual attention they received. Many described the facility as having a supportive atmosphere and high-quality clinical and medical services. No significant criticisms were mentioned in the provided reviews.
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| Services | Outpatient Services, Sober Living Home, Detox Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment |
| Setting | Ultra-Luxury, Executive, Oceanfront, Private/Secluded |
| Gender | None, Exceptionally LGBT Friendly |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT SOBA RECOVERY CENTER</strong></p> <p>SOBA Recovery Center (SRC) in Malibu, Calif., is a luxury substance abuse treatment facility that provides <strong>residential care</strong> — which includes extended stays at the sober living facility, Malibu Villas. Detox services are available on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The trained mental health professionals at SOBA Recovery believe that <strong>alcohol and drug use are merely symptoms</strong>, and that underlying emotional and psychiatric concerns such as PTSD, family problems, anxiety, and depression must be addressed.</p> <p>Following guidelines from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, SRC recommends a <strong>90-day treatment period,</strong> although there are other treatment options available for clients who are not able to stay for the full 90 days.</p> <p>The facility offers a <strong>social model for recovery,</strong> where individuals live together in a supportive and relaxed beachfront community. Treatment is centered on a <strong>neurobiological approach</strong> that emphasizes nutrition and exercise, and is supplemented by 12-step meetings, <strong>one-on-one therapy</strong>, and psychoeducational groups..</p> <p>SRC believes that <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> is an important part of successful recovery. There are several choices available for the <strong>transitional living segment of treatment</strong>; one of the most popular options is to stay at SRC’s own Malibu Villas luxury sober living facility.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Along with an <strong>independently affiliated physician,</strong> SRC’s treatment team includes psychologists, licensed therapists, social workers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, an acupuncturist, and a wealth and wellness coach. The facility staffs one therapist for every two clients.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residential clients stay in <strong>private and semi-private beach cottages</strong> just steps from the shore. An executive chef, who can accommodate special dietary requests, cooks home-style gourmet meals. Personal trainers offer structured fitness programs and daily activities including surf therapy, a ropes course, kayaking, and tennis.</p> <p>The facility offers private beach access, and there is an outdoor pool on-site. Bed rooms and community area are upscale and cozy.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Seven alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing rated the SOBA Recovery Center’s <strong>treatment effectiveness an average 4.9 out of five stars</strong>, and they rated the facility’s meals and nutrition and accommodations and amenities a perfect five stars. </p> <p>Reviewers praised the facility’s <strong>staff</strong> and <strong>personalized treatment plan</strong>. Alum Ryan wrote in a representative review: “Excellent staff and facilities. They really care. Soba helped me get through many issues in life and learn to accept and love myself.”</p> <p>Ratings that appeared on secondary review sites at the time of this writing were mostly positive. On Google, <strong>13 reviewers rated SRC an average of 4.5 out of five stars</strong>, echoing the same praise as Rehabs.com reviewers for the most part.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> One two-star reviewer complained the facility helped women more than men.</p> <p>The rehab also received <strong>positive feedback</strong> on Yelp, as 12 reviewers gave the facility perfect ratings of five out of five stars and praised its <strong>upscale environment</strong> and <strong>effective treatment model</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Ali described the staff as friendly and supportive, writing: “They really care about YOU and as a person with feelings, emotions, and needs. It is a program that was tailored to meet every individual need I had.”</p> <p>Additional positive feedback was posted on the facility's Facebook page, which it has the ability to manage, where <strong>23 ratings averaged 4.5 out of five stars</strong> to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Feedback reflected that of Rehabs.com reviewers and those who left commentary on other secondary sources. A one-star reviewer did complain about high costs, though.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Howard, the single loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing, gave SRC <strong>five stars for every category he evaluated</strong>, including the facility’s treatment effectiveness, its family participation, its counseling options, and its connectivity and visitor policies. He told Rehabs.com that he would highly recommend the facility.</p> <p>Parents Jack and Kay C., whose teenage son attended SRC, gave the program five stars on Yelp, adding: “Soba is a successful program and we could not be more pleased. If you are a parent looking for a supportive and sincerely caring program, Soba is the one!”</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>One anonymous staff member polled by Rehabs.com to date rated SRC a perfect five stars in nearly every category (connectivity received only four). They wrote: “they put the client first.”</p> <p>On secondary review site Glassdoor to date, <strong>16 ratings for SRC averaged 4.8 out of five stars</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> In a review representation of what others said, an anonymous five-star reviewer wrote: "There is a strong sense of community amongst the staff and clients," but also noted that "Sometimes space can be limited and communication within different departments can be challenging."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>SRC <strong>works with private insurance</strong> providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, ValueOptions, and Cigna.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/y5cRgs" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/y5cRgs</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/soba-recovery-center-malibu" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/soba-recovery-center-malibu</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/sobarecoverycenter/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/sobarecoverycenter/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Soba-Recovery-Center-Reviews-E795836.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Soba-Recovery-Center-Reviews-E795836.htm</a></small></p>
— Lizz Crozier · 2017-12-11 12:46:59 PST
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