BeachSide Recovery
📍 4533 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 542, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Reviewers frequently praised the supportive and caring nature of the staff, particularly the therapists and case managers, and credited the program with helping them achieve long-term sobriety. Many positive reviews also highlighted the comfortable facilities, the structure provided by the program, and the helpfulness of the intake process. However, other reviewers criticized the facility for being overly focused on money, using pushy sales tactics, and misrepresenting the quality of the amenities. There were also complaints regarding neglectful care, unprofessional staff behavior, difficulties in communicating with family members, and unexpected financial burdens.
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| Treatment types | Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Detox Services, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient, Residential Treatment |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Detox Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Residential Neighborhood, Beach Community, Luxury, Oceanfront, Private/Secluded |
| Gender | None, Exceptionally LGBT Friendly |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Highmark, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT BEACHSIDE RECOVERY</strong></p> <p>Beachside Recovery, located near the ocean of Newport Beach, Calif., offers <strong>medically-managed detoxification, residential, and outpatient-based treatment programs</strong> for adults dealing with substance misuse and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring</a> mental health issues.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Customized addiction recovery programs are created for each client following an initial assessment. Treatment begins with clinically managed detoxification, if needed. A personal care manager oversees each client’s progress through treatment, which includes a combination of <strong>evidence-based practices</strong> and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step programming</a>.</p> <p>Though the length of treatment for residential clients varies according to each client's specific needs, Beachside's website notes that most individuals need <strong>at least 90 days in treatment</strong> to end their substance misuse and that longer lasting programs yield more successful outcomes</p> <p>Clients participate in <strong>individual, group, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family counseling</a></strong> sessions and AA or NA meetings. Clients also have the opportunity to learn positive coping mechanisms and <strong>relapse prevention techniques</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Nexalin treatment</strong> sessions, a therapy targeting neurochemistry, is offered, along with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), such as a <strong>Vivitrol</strong> regimens. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA16.pdf" target="_blank">In California</a>, only 216 outpatient facilities (15.1 percent) and 200 inpatient facilities (14 percent) offer <strong>medically-assisted detoxification</strong>, while only 112 (12.4 percent) offer Vivitriol.</p> <p>Outpatient and <strong>intensive outpatient programs (IOP)</strong> are also available for both newly admitted clients and graduates of the residential program. Outpatient programs include counseling sessions, educational classes, and relapse prevention workshops.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Beachside Recovery employs licensed and credentialed clinicians, along with recreational therapists, personal case managers, and physicians.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The accommodations at Beachside Recovery include spacious <strong>shared bedrooms</strong> in a house that features a full kitchen, luxury amenities, and an outdoor balcony. The home boasts beautiful views of the coastal surroundings.</p> <p>Clients have access to <strong>24-hour fitness centers</strong> and can expect to participate in off-site activities such as <strong>seaside yoga and beach trips</strong>. Private chefs craft three meals per day. Transportation to and from treatment sessions and community activities are provided.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date offered <strong>mixed opinions of the facility</strong>. Of the dozens of alumni polled by Rehabs.com, about two-thirds gave highly positive reviews, while the other third gave highly negative reviews. Many alumni described staff as “great” and "nice and caring." Those who were polled specifically on staff training and experience all left five out of five star-ratings. M.M. wrote in a representative review: “This is a solid place to go to if you're serious about your recovery. The staff here genuinely cared about helping me get better.”</p> <p>However, many other alumni were critical of staff. Several also criticized the management of the facility, calling the facility a "joke" or "shady." Offering one-star ratings for the effectiveness of individual counseling and the facility's ability to resolve conflict, alum S.B. wrote: "Staff was not supportive. They were combative."</p> <p>Several positive responses praised the accommodations at Beachside Recovery. “The amenities are insane, one of the houses actually has a movie theater inside of it. Excellent place to get sober,” A.S. wrote. Reviews of the food, however, ranged from "disgusting" to "ok."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>In contrast to alumni, nine loved ones polled by Rehabs.com as of this date <strong>offered mostly negative feedback</strong>. Several loved ones warned others to “stay away” from the facility, while others commented on bad communication with staff members. Jo, the mother of a former client, wrote that her son left treatment after two weeks due to “staff rudeness and poor treatment.” Offering one-star ratings for the amount of family participation, amount of staff support, and the facility's leadership, another anonymous parent wrote: "I sent my son there. He decided to leave 2 weeks later because of staff and treatment."</p> <p>N.C. commented in a representative review: “Groups were read from packets, staff did not know what was going on and many concerns of clients were ignored.”</p> <p>However, about one third of loved ones offered positive reviews of the facility. In particular, these loved ones praised the facility's treatment effectiveness.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received a single review from a staff member, R.G., who gave extremely negative feedback. "They dont treat the clients right," they wrote, adding that clients are often "deceived." On Glassdoor, however, reviews from staff specifically regarding treatment of patients were mixed, with six reviewers offering an average rating of three out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> "Organization and more training is something that is being worked on and I believe it will get stronger and stronger," one representative reviewer wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Beachside Recovery accepts most major insurance providers but does not offer financial assistance.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2rlfArK" target="_blank">Glassdoor</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-08-20 06:47:49 PDT
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