ABOUT SUNRISE RECOVERY RANCH
Based in Riverside, the birthplace of California’s citrus industry, Sunrise Recovery Ranch provides residential treatment for adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. The center accommodates both men and women, and provides much of its treatment in gender-specific environments. On-site detox is also available.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon admission begin their stay with a period of detoxification, which typically lasts between three and five days. Detox is medically monitored, and clients have around-the-clock access to medical personnel.
Once stabilized, clients begin the program’s 30-day treatment program. Most therapy is provided in gender-specific process groups designed to help clients work through issues underlying their substance abuse. Clients discuss topics including anger management, spirituality, communication, and relapse prevention, and attend educational lectures. Other key treatment components include aftercare planning, 12-step work, outdoor activities, and sober fun. Clients often travel off-site for bowling, hiking, and movie nights.
Following residential treatment, clients may move into partial hospitalization programming (PHP) and then intensive outpatient programming as they transition back into everyday life.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to the facility’s website, the center offers a staff-to-client ratio of 2:1. The detox staff includes a physician and nurses, and the clinical staff is led by a certified drug and alcohol counselor and a master’s level therapist.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The center’s six-bedroom ranch is located in the foothills of Riverside’s mountains. The homelike facility offers panoramic views of the surrounding nine-acre property, and clients eat their chef-prepared meals in a family-style dining area. Clients have access to a swimming pool and may use the local gym four days per week. Regular softball games are held on-site.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The three alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com to date had varying opinions of the facility and its programming. When asked how likely she was to recommend the facility to others, K.K. provided only one out of five stars, citing the program’s counseling as a weakness. “They need more structure,” she added. Conversely, the other two surveyed alumni provided a four- and five-star rating when asked how likely they were to recommend the facility. These two alumni also provided four- and five-star ratings for the center’s treatment effectiveness.
One of these positive reviewers, T.R., listed “people who care” as a facility strength, and gave the staff level of experience five stars. She noted that the facility is not “posh,” but did award accommodations & amenities four stars. Citing “communication between administrators, staff and clients” as a weakness, this former client still commented, “I haven’t met someone in recovery to whom I would not recommend Sunrise.”
Third party reviews are mostly positive. On Google, seven five-star reviews, one three-star review, and two one-star reviews generated an overal rating of four stars. Written comments reveal mixed feelings about the staff, which received equal criticism and praise on this site.
Similarly, on Yelp, the facility received a four-star rating based on 19 reviews to date. A few users highlighted unhelpful staff, inadequate care, and unsanitary living conditions. “They sent me home with NO follow up appointments, never sent my medical records to my primary care, and no way to refill my prescriptions,” L.W. wrote. However, many more users offered nothing but praise for the staff. Alum K.S. commented, “Amazing facility and staff that truly care about their clients!” in a representative review.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing there have been eight friends or family members polled by Best-rehabs.com. Overall the loved ones gave very strong ratings across all metrics. The loved ones awarded the facility 4.25 out of five stars for the facility’s counseling options and staff experience/training. They gave 4.125 stars for exercise & leisure options, holistic offerings, and affordability. The program’s family participation policy and cleanliness of the facility received 4.75 stars.
A common critique of the facility was that the resources and staff are strained which leads to a lower quality of care given to each patient. “Need to focus on the effectiveness of the treatments,” said a polled loved one. Another friend or family member mentioned that a weakness of the facility was the “organization of staff and the quality of time given to the patient.” On a positive note, loved ones did comment that the program was effective and that the setting of the treatment center is a relaxing, beach location.
FINANCING
According to the facility’s website, Sunrise Recovery Ranch works with most private insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Medi-CAL is not accepted at this facility.
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