American Addiction Centers (AAC)
📍 37 Sunset Inn Road, Lafayette, NJ 07848
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Reviewers frequently praised the caring, supportive, and knowledgeable staff, particularly the counselors and behavioral technicians, many of whom were noted to be in recovery themselves. The facility's lectures, speaker meetings, and strong 12-step foundation were also highlighted as significant strengths that helped many individuals build a foundation for sobriety. Conversely, many reviewers criticized the facility's management and administration, describing them as unprofessional, unorganized, and unresponsive to concerns. Common complaints included significant understaffing, poor communication, safety concerns, issues with insurance and billing, and a perceived decline in quality following a change in ownership. While some found the recent renovations positive, others described the accommodations as outdated or uncomfortable.
AI-generated summary of 111 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Detox Services, Substance Abuse Treatment, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder Treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
| Program types | Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient, Residential Treatment |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Detox Services, Residential Treatment, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities, Mountains, Private/Secluded |
| Gender | Offers Co-ed Programs, None |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Public Insurance, Private Insurance |
| Financing | Available |
<p><img src="https://www.rehabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sunrise-house-data-visual.png" alt="Smiley face" style="float:left" height="419" width="255" hspace="10"> </p> <p><em>Fig. 1 - Rehabs.com surveyed over 26 thousand alumni, their loved ones, and staff of treatment facilities to reveal how addiction treatment recipients feel about the quality of care they receive. Respondents associated with Sunrise House report, on average, superior ratings for aspects of care such as the staff's professionalism throughout treatment, patients' level of safety and comfort during their stay, and the likelihood that they would recommend Sunrise House to a loved one in need of treatment.</em></p> <p><br></br></p> <p><br></br></p> <p><br></br></p> <p><br></br></p> <p><center><strong>ABOUT SUNRISE HOUSE</strong></center></p> <p>Situated on <strong>22 acres in the mountains</strong> of Sussex County, N.J., Sunrise House provides a tranquil setting for addiction recovery and behavioral health disorders. The center provides <strong>residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), and general outpatient programs</strong> for adults, as well as <strong>medically supervised detox,</strong> for those clients who require it — positioning Sunrise House among just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">4.1 percent</a> of New Jersey-based, non-hospital residential centers that offers medical detox. Founded in 1983, Sunrise House began operation under American Addiction Centers in 2015. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The program begins with a comprehensive assessment of the client’s medical history, followed by detox, if necessary, which typically lasts five to seven days. The residential program <strong>typically lasts 90 days,</strong> and uses <strong>evidence-based modalities</strong> such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) alongside 12-step facilitation. </p> <p>Therapy is conducted in individual, group, and family settings, and specialized treatment is available for <strong>gender-specific concerns and trauma</strong> (which is treated at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">46.2 percent</a> of New Jersey-based facilities). As well as treatment sessions, clients attend educational and motivational lectures and programming on preventing relapse.</p> <p>Clients who complete the residential program can progress through <strong>the complete continuum of care,</strong> beginning with an IOP that meets for three hours at a time, between three and seven days a week. The IOP is offered in the daytime or the evening, to suit a variety of schedules. In standard outpatient care, clients meet for one or two hours a week, as needed.</p> <p>All clients leave treatment with a <strong>comprehensive <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare plan</a>,</strong> including recommendations for further care, contact details for local sobriety resources, and membership in the American Addiction Centers alumni network. And under the AAC brand promise, all clients who complete the 90-day residential program can come back for <strong>a further 30-day stay free of charge if they relapse.</strong></p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team includes licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff. The 50 Rehabs.com survey respondents who assessed the center's staff to date gave very positive feedback concerning the staff.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The facility is set on a landscaped campus reminiscent of a small college. Images on the website show manicured lawns, dorm-style bedrooms, and outdoor seating areas. There's also <strong>a fitness room on-site, complete with exercise machines.</strong> The 50 Rehabs.com survey respondents polled on the center's comfort and amenities gave mixed-to-positive ratings:</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 3.8/5<br /> Exercise and Leisure Offerings: 3.1/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Alumni polled by Rehabs.com paint a <strong>mostly positive picture of Sunrise House,</strong> with 37 alumni indicating that, on average, they would recommend the facility and were impressed with the program's family participation. However, they were less impressed with the program's holistic offerings.</p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.2/5<br /> Family Participation: 3.9/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 2.7/5</p> </blockquote> <p>In their comments, the reviewers <strong>repeatedly praised the knowledge and experience levels they found in staff,</strong> and some alumni were particularly impressed that some staff are themselves in recovery. "The staff was great. They are experienced and know what they're talking about," John wrote in a representative comment. </p> <p>Negative comments repeatedly cited <strong>understaffing and inadequate extracurricular activities.</strong> "Strengths: Excellent staff and amenities Weaknesses: Lack of leisure time activities," Joshua wrote in a typical comment.</p> <p><strong>On secondary sites, Sunrise House has mixed feedback, skewing positive,</strong> with average ratings of 3.7 stars based on 84 reviews on Google, 2.5 stars based on 12 reviews on Yelp (plus eight "not recommended" reviews, most of them of five stars), and 4.6 stars based on 44 opinions on Facebook (where the facility is able to manage its own reviews).<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> </p> <p>Reviewers <strong>repeatedly praised the center's staff, and even thanked Sunrise House for saving their lives.</strong> "Sunrise house saved my life and gave me a better life ! I'll be forever grateful for this facility," B.M. wrote in a typical comment on Google. However, more than one reviewer expressed concerns that the center was more interested in making money than helping people.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The 13 loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date gave mostly positive feedback, offering positive ratings for the level of family participation and counseling options. Like alumni, <strong>the reviewers repeatedly praised the center's staff</strong>, in particular their personal experience with recovery. "All counsellors were past addicts or had loved ones that were. Not enough extra curricular. Everyone was very kind," one anonymous reviewer wrote in a typical comment.</p> <blockquote> <p>Family Participation: 4/5<br /> Counseling Options: 3.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Echoing alumni opinions, loved ones indicated that the center's extracurricular activities were somewhat lacking. However, loved ones strongly agreed they'd be highly likely to recommend the facility to others. </p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.6/5<br /> Exercise and Leisure Offerings: 2.9/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The single staffer polled by Rehabs.com to date would strongly recommend treatment at Sunrise House. "Strengths: Individualized treatment - dedicated staff - resources and guidance," the staff member wrote, giving the facility five stars for its family participation, counseling options, and ability to treat co-occurring disorders.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Sunrise House is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NJ17.pdf" target="_blank">64.5 percent</a> of New Jersey-based facilities that <strong>accept private insurance.</strong> The center also offers private pay options and payment plans.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>The New Jersey Herald <a href="https://www.njherald.com/20180119/addiction-recovery-program-expanding#//" target="_blank">reported</a> in January 2018 that Sunrise House offers 15 scholarships a year, providing up to 30 days' treatment for those who wouldn't otherwise be able to access it.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=sunrise+house+lafayette+nj&oq=Sunrise+House+lafayette+nj&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i60j0l4.2336j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x89c36e7637be2d19:0xd5ef2ac7b0783855,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/sunrise-house-lafayette?osq=Sunrise+House" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/sunrise-house-lafayette?osq=Sunrise+House</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/sunrise.house.5/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/sunrise.house.5/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Ellie Robins · 2018-12-22 22:37:01 EST
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