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Sundown M Ranch in Yakima, Washington, provides evidence-based addiction treatment in a quiet setting near the Yakima River Canyon. The program includes specialized services for adults, adolescents, and families, with a low client-to-staff ratio to support highly personalized care. Alongside medical treatment, clients take part in structured life skills training to help prepare for long-term recovery.

Address

2280 State Route 821
Yakima, WA 98901

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Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

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

Special Programs

  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Seniors

Nature-Rich Setting for Recovery

Located on 35 acres at the entrance of the Yakima River Canyon, the facility provides a calming, natural environment that supports the recovery process. Sundown features private bedrooms with shared bathrooms, outdoor walking paths, gardens, and a large gym with basketball and volleyball courts, encouraging physical activity and connection with nature as part of daily routines.

Personalized, Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Care

The Ranch offers a full continuum of care, from detox services to outpatient care and a telehealth component. Programs are designed for both adults and adolescents, with evidence-based approaches, 12-step facilitation, and medications for addiction treatment (MAT) providing clients with a variety of therapeutic pathways. The facility maintains a 2:1 staff-to-client ratio, ensuring clients receive personalized support from a team of medical, clinical, and operational staff throughout treatment.

Support for Adolescents and Families

The facility integrates family counseling and parenting classes to support relationship dynamics during treatment, helping families build healthier communication and routines. Adolescents receive structured academic support alongside therapeutic care, helping them continue their education while addressing substance use and mental health challenges.

Life Skills for Long-Term Stability

Programming at Sundown M Ranch emphasizes practical life skills training to support recovery beyond treatment, including classes in personal care, managing daily responsibilities, and building healthy routines. These offerings aim to prepare clients to navigate post-treatment life with greater independence and stability.

What Clients Say

Client reviews describe Sundown M Ranch as a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. Many appreciate the calming atmosphere, safety of the detox process, and the support of group work and equine therapy. While a few noted administrative delays or wished for deeper family involvement, many past clients credit the program with supporting their recovery and long-term sobriety.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • 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.

0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
30-day Treatment $10,800 $4,320 $2,160
60-day Treatment $21,600 $8,640 $4,320

Financial Assistance

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

Treatment

Treatment Setting

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

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • 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
  • 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
  • Business center
  • Access to nature
  • Equine therapy
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Ping pong table
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

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

Activities

  • Games
  • Farming
  • Fitness activities
  • Fitness coaching
  • Gardening
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Hiking
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • Country
  • Mountain

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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

(170)
  • Patients report significant personal growth and recovery success after treatment.
  • Counselors are described as caring and passionate about helping individuals on their recovery journey.
  • The facility offers great food and a supportive community atmosphere.
Sundown M Ranch
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