Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 159-05 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
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Reviewers frequently praised the dedicated counselors and the effectiveness of the 12-step program. However, some criticized the quality of the meals, a lack of amenities, and the cost of treatment. While one reviewer mentioned a lack of one-on-one counseling, others found the staff and group sessions to be very helpful.
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| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT CORNERSTONE OF FRESH MEADOWS</strong></p> <p>Located in Queens, N.Y., the newly renovated Cornerstone of Fresh Meadows is a <strong>159-bed residential facility</strong> operated by Cornerstone - an addiction treatment network dedicated to providing substance abuse care for over 40 years. Like its sister facility in the Hudson Valley, Cornerstone of Fresh Meadows offers therapy for adults through its <strong>medically-supervised inpatient detoxification and residential rehab programs</strong>. it is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">6 percent of NY facilities to offer inpatient detox</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Following a pre-admissions intake process, each client works together with their assigned clinician in developing an individualized treatment plan.</p> <p>Length of stay varies from client to client, as it depends on a variety of factors like insurance coverage, treatment needs, and addiction history. Both detox and residential clients have access to 24/7 staff care despite having different daily schedules.</p> <p>Treatment at Cornerstone is based on the disease model of addiction and aims to increase each client’s dignity and self-esteem. Residents attend <strong>group and individual therapy, step-based support meetings, lectures and films, educational classes, activity therapies</strong>, and a nutritional counseling program. Those in detox focus primarily on receiving medical treatments like Methadone and Suboxone maintenance. It is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY17.pdf" target="_blank">130 NY facilities with a medication assisted opioid treatment program</a>.</p> <p>All program graduates are equipped with a <strong>comprehensive discharge plan</strong> that may include a referral to an appropriate step-down level of care.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Each Cornerstone facility employs a treatment team of New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC).</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is limited information provided regarding the living arrangements and related offerings at Cornerstone of Fresh Meadows, however, the five-story building was recently renovated and is <strong>wheelchair accessible</strong>. Cornerstone of Fresh Meadows has <strong>106 beds for detox clients, and 53 beds for those in residential rehab</strong>. Electronic devices such as laptops, cellphones, and cameras are not allowed.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The three alumni polled by Rehabs.com to date all provided positive feedback. <strong>Most praised the staff counselors and program</strong>, and all three gave at least four out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, accommodations, and meals.</p> <p>Despite commenting on its lack of amenities, one anonymous alum described the program as “very good” and its counselors as “excellent and very dedicated.” Another anonymous alum found the program was “pretty good” and the groups “very helpful.” “Staff was very helpful in thier counseling methods ,using the 12 steps and 12 traditions,” noted alum George in the third positive report.</p> <p>In addition, <strong>the 37 individuals to have shared feedback on Google to date shared an above-average rating of 3.7 out of five stars</strong>. "A very helpful opportunity to get your life back.The place is very clean and food is good.Staff helps you reach your next step after detox I recommend it to anyone," former client Danny wrote in a representative four-star Google review. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p><strong>Four loved ones of former clients surveyed by Rehabs.com as of this writing also shared positive commentary and gave mostly four- and five- out of five stars</strong>. These reviewers found the facility clean and treatment affordable, with average ratings of 4.5 and 4.75 stars out of five in these areas.</p> <p>Satisfied mother Coleen shared nothing but praise with Rehabs.com. “Both facilities helped save my Son's life,” she wrote. “Today he celebrates 2yrs clean and is an addiction counselor in an academy; blessed and grateful.” However, others commented on the lack of counseling available and felt that the treatment was rather expensive.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Cornerstone facilities accept most insurance plans, including United Healthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, MetroPlus, and Healthfirst. Medicare and Touchstone are not accepted. The facility also supports those without insurance by helping them find out if they qualify for Medicaid.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=cornerstone+of+fresh+meadows&oq=Cornerstone+of+Fresh+Meadows&aqs=chrome.0.0l6.151j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x89c260f0108769ad:0x7e911c269952371e,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a><a href="://goo.gl/R7txgw" target="_blank">//goo.gl/R7txgw</a></small></p>
— Jordon Kosoffsky · 2018-10-23 10:45:02 PDT
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