The Ridge | Residential Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center

ABOUT THE RIDGE

Located on 51 acres, The Ridge provides medical and therapeutic treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse in a serene, comfortable setting. The intimate facility, which is about 20 minutes outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, covers the full continuum of substance abuse care including interventions, medically-supervised detoxification, residential treatment, and aftercare. It is wort noting that The Ridge is part of the 3.4% of residential, non-hospital facilities in Ohio to offer detox services.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

According to the Ridge’s website, the signature addiction treatment program at the center is physician-designed and managed, and residential treatment is based on a 30-day stay.

In addition to 12-step meetings, treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and group and individual counseling. Extensive fitness and recreational activities are offered as well. MAT entails the use of Suboxone, which is administered at 37.9 percent of Ohio facilities.

Emphasis is placed on education for both clients and their families, with family members and loved ones able to visit, and encouraged to participate in treatment. The facility offers six family groups a month, as well as ample opportunities for one-on-one family counseling.

Many patients require detox before entering The Ridge’s inpatient program. About 80 percent of patients are able to go through detox at the center. More severe cases may however require hospitalization, which The Ridge can help coordinate.

One year of aftercare, which includes a weekly 90-minute group session, is provided to all successful graduates as a part of the program package.

The rehab is accredited to treat licensed professionals such as doctors, pharmacists, and lawyers, as well as high-level executives in a separate program.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

The facility's treatment team includes a board-certified addictionologist, physicians, nurses, a psychiatrist, and licensed chemical dependency counselors. Of the 14 individuals polled by Rehabs.com to date, the seven individuals polled on the matter appreciated the aptitude of staff.

Staff Experience and Training: 4.4/5

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

The 16-bed facility proudly characterizes itself as an intimate treatment program where anyone is welcome to overcome their substance abuse in a discreet and supportive setting. Living quarters are comfortable, offering shared rooms and one private room, as well as a spacious dining room and a living room with a fireplace. Nutritious meals are prepared daily by the facility's full-time chef.

The 51-acre campus includes a small swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, a sauna, and a wooded area. The seven amenities polled on the matter praised the facility's quality.

Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.6/7

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

At the time of this writing, the 11 alumni polled by Rehabs.com praised most aspects of the facility. The four alumni surveyed extensively appreciated the facility's counseling options and family participation, as well as indicated they'd be likely to recommend the facility to others.

Likelihood to Recommend: 4.3/5
Family Participation: 4/5
Counseling Options: 3.5/5

Alumni remarked that strengths of the facility included patient and kind employees, as well as the professional attitudes of staff. Several alumni remarked that a weakness of the facility was that it was very expensive. "Its combination of staff, doctors, cooks, facilities, and program was absolutely amazing," one alum wrote.

Secondary sources also revealed highly positive alumni opinions. On Google, 48 individuals awarded the facility an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars ^[1]. Many alumni praised the facility's staff and quality of accommodations. "I thank God for the Ridge, its amazing staff, and its comfortable home where I grew to transform into the person I was truly meant to be!" Pamela, a representative reviewer, wrote.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

At the time of this writing, there have been three friends and family members polled by Rehabs.com. Loved ones gave the facility mostly positive reviews and praised the "friendly staff" and "understanding" counselors. The loved ones also gave high four- and five-star ratings for the facility's ability to treat co-occurring disorders, discharge planning, and the amount of family participation. "There are counselers who were once addicts themselves and are understanding," one loved one wrote.

FINANCING

The private pay rate at The Ridge Ohio is $30,000 per month. Commercial insurance with out-of-network benefits is accepted. Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for residential treatment at The Ridge Ohio. The seven individuals polled on the matter offered mixed opinions concerning the facility's cost.

Affordability: 3.1/5

^[1] Google Reviews