Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 325 SW 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
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Reviewers frequently praised the facility's affordability, cleanliness, and structured environment, with some noting that the program was effective for those motivated to change. Many comments highlighted the staff as well-trained and supportive, although others described them as limited or burned out. Criticisms often centered on excessive downtime and a lack of activities, alongside some mentions of insufficient one-on-one counseling and limited holistic treatment options.
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<p><strong>ABOUT BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL</strong></p> <p>Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) provides <strong>evidence-based residential and outpatient services for adults</strong> struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The county-run center is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL17.pdf" target="_blank">10.9 percent</a> of Florida addiction treatment facilities to provide <strong>residential detox services</strong>, and the 24.9 percent offering <strong>specialized services for pregnant or postpartum women</strong>. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Treatment at Broward Addiction Recovery Center begins with an <strong>assessment by walk-in or appointment</strong>, with admissions services available seven days a week. The center’s detoxification program combines medical triage, counseling, and education. </p> <p>Residential programming follows one of two main tracks: a <strong>minimum 30-day track for men or women</strong>, or a 60-day track <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/pregnant-women" target="_blank">designed for women who are either pregnant</a> or with children under age seven. Treatment incorporates <strong>individual, family, and group counseling</strong>, along with medical and psychiatric care and life skills training. </p> <p><strong>Distinct groups</strong> focus on clients involved in the criminal justice system, opiate users, and young adults aged 18 to 23 — the last being specialized care available at just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/FL17.pdf" target="_blank">29.2 percent</a> of 668 substance abuse treatment facilities in Florida.</p> <p><strong>Intensive outpatient programming</strong> incorporates most of the same practices in for <strong>six to eight weeks</strong>, nine hours per week. According to the facility’s website, clients can expect to participate in <strong>one-on-one therapy</strong> at least twice a month. Family groups are available, addressing the impact of substance use on loved ones. <a href="https://www.recovery.org/treatment-medication/opioid/" target="_blank">Medication-assisted treatment</a> is available at BARC in conjunction with outpatient programs.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to the Broward Addiction Recovery Center website, treatment staff members are licensed clinicians. The facility is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/dasis2/nssats/2017_nssats_rpt.pdf" target="_blank">20 percent of facilities nationwide</a> (and 30 percent in Florida) to hold <a href="https://www.jointcommission.org/" target="_blank">Joint Commission</a> accreditation or certification.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residential, outpatient, and assessment services are provided in the Broward Addiction Recovery Center flagship Fort Lauderdale facility, which opened in August 2018. <strong>The center is accessible by public transportation</strong> and maintains 92 residential treatment beds and a 50-bed detox unit. <a href="http://www.wlrn.org/post/nearly-two-decades-making-broward-rehab-facility-opens-new-location" target="_blank">According to a WLRN</a> local news story about the facility opening, the new space also includes <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/a-look-at-the-research-supporting-mindfulness-in-addiction-treatment/" target="_blank">meditation</a> rooms.</p> <p>No further information about living arrangements or related amenities is available from the facility at the time of this writing. However, the 16 individuals polled by Rehabs.com on accommodations felt the facility was clean, through three alumni cited lack of opportunity for what one called “downtime." </p> <blockquote> <p>Cleanliness and Upkeep: 3.9/5<br /> Exercise and Leisure Activities: 2.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p>However, all reviewers represented experiences with BARC prior to the new facility. Outpatient programming is available at three additional Fort Lauderdale sites.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Of 13 alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date, all but one leaned <strong>favorable in their feedback</strong>. Most indicated that cost and accessibility of treatment as strengths.<strong>Commentary on the staff was split.</strong> Criticism cited under-staffing or unsympathetic staff. Other alumni cited counselors’ personal experience in recovery and training to “deal with may types of issues” as strengths. Nevertheless, feedback on the adequacy of one-on-one treatment was more critical than positive at a ratio of 2:1. Overall, however, alumni tended to report likely to recommend the facility.</p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.1/5<br /> Staff Experience and Training: 3.6/5<br /> Counseling Options: 2.9/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Elsewhere, BARC had a rating of 4.5 out of five stars on Google, based on input from six individuals. The one written comment offered <strong>praise for the staff’s respect and encouragement</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Similarly, on CiteHealth, two reviews emphasized positive outcomes and respectful staff. Another expressed concerns about disrespect in a phone encounter, and a fourth echoed complaints on Rehabs.com about lack of leisure activities and strict rules<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Feedback for Broward Addiction Recovery Center from four loved ones polled by Rehabs.com was polarized in some areas and aligned with alumni trends in most areas. Two highlighted the counseling staff as strength, and loved ones offered moderate ratings for family participation. </p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 3/5<br /> Family Participation: 3/5<br /> Counseling Options: 2.3/5</p> </blockquote> <p>By contrast, one CiteHealth reviewer reported that their family member did not receive help, due to lack of available treatment space.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole staff member polled by Rehabs.com described care as “substandard” and staff as “burned out,” while nevertheless rating staff training and experience four out of five stars. One Glassdoor and three Indeed reviewers <strong>represented the BARC staff as supportive and respectful</strong> of clients, although half of these also mentioned compromises due to budget constraints.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Broward Addiction Recovery Center publishes a fee schedule on its website for costs not covered by Medicaid, private insurance, county funding, or other third parties. <strong>A sliding scale</strong> is applied based on income and family size. Medical detox costs approximately $458 per day, residential treatment $214, assessments $155 per hour, and group counseling sessions $35 per hour. The 13 individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com generally appreciated the facility's cost.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.1/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=barc+fort+lauderdale&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&oq=BARC+fort&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.3988j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88d900e500000001:0x4aed136a5b5d7e15,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/florida/cities/ft-lauderdale/broward-addiction-recovery-center#reviews" target="_blank">https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/florida/cities/ft-lauderdale/broward-addiction-recovery-center#reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Broward-Addiction-Recovery-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Broward-Addiction-Recovery-Center/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/BARC-Fort-Lauderdale-Reviews-EI_IE453059.0,4_IL.5,20_IC1154160.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/BARC-Fort-Lauderdale-Reviews-EI<em>IE453059.0,4</em>IL.5,20_IC1154160.htm</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2019-01-26 07:57:14 PST
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