Back To Top

NM Department of Health - Turquoise Lodge Hospital

In Crisis?

Overview

Call505-841-8978 x4 WebsiteVisit Website

Turquoise Lodge Hospital specializes in medical detox, social rehabilitation, and intensive outpatient care for adults with substance use and mental health disorders. Prioritized groups include pregnant women, injecting drug users, and parents regaining custody. The hospital offers a safe, tobacco-free environment with structured daily programs, therapy options like CBT, and family support. Patients praise the supportive staff and effective detox services. With programs tailored to diverse needs, including LGBTQ+ individuals and veterans, Turquoise Lodge provides a comprehensive recovery foundation.

Address

5400 Gibson Boulevard SE, Box 13
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Directions

Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women

Specialized Focus

  • Medical detoxification, social rehabilitation, and intensive outpatient programs tailored to adults.
  • Dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Services prioritized for pregnant women, injecting drug users, and parents regaining custody.

Amenities, Activities, and Experience

  • Facility Features:
    • Safe and protective hospital-based recovery environment.
    • Tobacco-free facility.
    • Family education and support programs integrated into treatment.
  • Accessibility:
    • Easily accessible via public transportation.
    • Private transportation options available for convenience.
  • Holistic Care:
    • Structured daily programs to support recovery.
    • Community recovery supports, mindfulness activities, and relapse prevention.

Treatments Offered

  • Detoxification:
    • Medically monitored detox lasting 5-10 days.
    • FDA-approved medications like methadone and buprenorphine to ease withdrawal symptoms.
  • Rehabilitation Programs:
    • Social Rehabilitation (25-30 days): Includes individual and group counseling, and life skills training.
    • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Weekly sessions for 3-6 months with a focus on relapse prevention.
  • Therapies:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing.
    • Family education and integration with community support services.

Specific Target Audience

  • Adults aged 18+ with substance use and mental health conditions.
  • Services prioritize:
    • Pregnant women and injecting drug users.
    • Parents working to regain custody.
    • LGBTQ+ individuals and veterans.

Key Staff Information

  • Multidisciplinary team of licensed medical, psychiatric, pharmacy, nursing, and counseling professionals.
  • Led by Hospital Administrator Jeff LaMure.
  • Staff trained in addiction medicine and evidence-based recovery methods.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Secular meetings

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Government (State)

Quality and Trust

A

Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

Learn more

NM Department of Health
Call 505-841-8978 x4

How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.