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Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse

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Overview

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Situated near the shore in a peaceful setting, Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse in South New Jersey provides comprehensive, holistic addiction treatment, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and flexible outpatient options (partial hospitalization, intensive, and general).. Patient-centered plans are used to ensure long-term recovery by meeting every patient where they are in their journey. Evidence-based therapies are combined with experiential therapies, life skills workshops, and alumni support, offering tools for long-term recovery. The luxurious facility also features flexible programs, such as WorkFlex, designed for professionals or students who need to balance recovery with their career or educational commitments.

Address

5034 Atlantic Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330

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Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Mental health disorders
  • Young adults

Luxurious Amenities in a Natural Environment

  • A beautiful facility near the shore offers patients a calming and peaceful environment for recovery.
  • Semi-private rooms with individual bathrooms, flatscreen TVs, and Wi-Fi are available.
  • On-site amenities include a yoga studio and meditation room, fitness center, recreation room with activities like ping pong and basketball, spiritual services, as well as library access for personal enrichment.

Comprehensive Treatment Options

  • The facility provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including medically supervised detox for safe withdrawal, residential inpatient treatment, partial care and intensive outpatient programs (offered both in-person and via teletherapy), as well as an active alumni association for continued support.
  • Holistic treatment includes dialectical behavior therapy treatment, medication management, exercise and wellness activities, psychiatric care, immersive 12-step programming, family involvement, and more.

Specialized Programs

  • The facility offers a WorkFlex program, which is a flexible treatment designed for working professionals or students who need addiction treatment while maintaining their careers or school.
  • Comprehensive approaches to recovery include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art and music therapy for holistic healing, family and group therapy to rebuild relationships, and nutrition and fitness coaching to support physical well-being.
  • Spiritual services offered for those seeking spirituality in recovery.

Dedicated, Passionate Staff

  • The caring staff create a safe environment and focus on community-building, a continuum of care, and family support.
  • The highly experienced staff include a team of masters- and bachelors-level counselors, nurse practitioners, case managers, peer support counselors, and more.

Patient Reviews

  • Positive Experiences:
    • Many patients praised the caring and supportive staff, particularly naming specific individuals like Bob Whedbee and Jill for their dedication.
    • Alumni programs received high marks for ongoing support and creating a sense of community.
    • The facility is described as clean, with comfortable accommodations and good food.
    • Transportation services and drivers were frequently highlighted as reliable and courteous.
    • Some patients credited the facility with saving their lives and providing tools for long-term sobriety.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Magellan
  • Tufts Health
  • UPMC
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • 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

$$ - Moderate 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 not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS 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
  • Intervention and education support
  • 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
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Access to nature
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Healthy meals
  • Library or reading room
  • Meditation rooms
  • Ping pong table
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Private bathroom
  • Private rooms
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Games
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • Coastal
  • Country

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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.

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

(245)
  • Staff and drivers are consistently described as kind, helpful, and professional.
  • Patients feel safe and supported throughout their recovery journey.
  • The facility fosters personal connections and a sense of community among individuals in recovery.
Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
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