Skyway House

ABOUT SKYWAY HOUSE

In the quiet city of Chico in Northern California, about 100 miles north of Sacramento, Skyway House offers residential and outpatient treatment to adults struggling with substance use disorder. Detoxification services are not available on-site.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

Treatment at Skyway House begins with a comprehensive assessment to determine the best method of treatment for each client. Clients must commit to at least 30 days of treatment but may stay for up to six months in residential care. The facility is among the 33.6 percent of rehabs in California to offer residential programming lasting longer than 30 days.

Treatment includes 12-step programming, individual and group counseling, and workshops on topics such as relapse prevention and anger management. The facility regularly hosts family activities, and family counseling is included when appropriate.

Outpatient options include a intensive outpatient program (IOP), which is a modality offered by 39.4 percent of treatment facilities in California, and an outpatient program {OP), a modality available in 63.2 percent of California treatment facilities. Both programs last 12 weeks. In addition, a free weekly aftercare group is available for graduates.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

Skyway House's treatment team includes certified counselors, physicians, and nurses. To date, the seven individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com applauded the aptitude of staff.

Staff Experience and Training: 4.3/5

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

Skyway House is staffed 24/7 by medical personnel. Residents sleep in dorm-style rooms that sleep six to seven people each in bunk beds. The facility also features sprawling green space, lounge areas, and recreational areas. To date, the seven individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com felt the facility was well-maintained.

Cleanliness: 4.3/5

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

Of the five former clients surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, two gave Skyway House positive feedback, two gave it negative feedback, and one gave it a mixed review. The two satisfied clients reported that the facility was comfortable and the treatment was effective. "I spent 3 months there and was very satisfied," one wrote in a representative review.

The two unhappy reviewers complained about bad food and poorly trained staff, and almost all of the respondents noted that the facility lacked adequate exercise and holistic offerings.

On secondary sites, the rehab earned an average rating of 3.4 out of five stars based on five Google reviews^[1] and a 4.1 out of five-star rating based on the opinions of 17 people on Facebook, which the facility may manage^[2]. Comments about the rehab were mixed — some credited the facility with saving their lives. "Honestly the greatest decision I ever made," Darin wrote in a Google review representative of positive feedback.

However, others complained about untrained staff and a lack of resources. "They do not have the time to give much one on one attention. Based on the shoestring budget apparent at their program," Shellie wrote in a Facebook review representative of negative feedback.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

The four loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date gave Skyway House positive feedback. They reported that the facility was clean, would be likely to recommend the facility, and there was adequate opportunity for family involvement.

Cleanliness: 4.5/5
Family Participation: 4.5/5
Would Recommend: 4/5

"Really friendly staff that keep the clients active. The family events were great. It really focuses on finding the underlying causes of addiction," Cassandra wrote in a representative review.

WHAT STAFF SAY

The one staff member surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave Skyway House positive feedback and awarded it four out of five stars for its counseling options, its administrative and discharge procedures, and its affordability. The staffer noted that they would recommend the program, though they did note that the buildings were small.

FINANCING

There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs. However, the seven individuals polled by Rehabs.com on the matter offered mixed opinions concerning the facility's cost.

Affordability: 3.6/5

^[1] GoogleReviews
^[2] https://www.facebook.com/pg/skyway.house/reviews