ABOUT COMMUNICARE
Communicare is a Kentucky-based treatment center that specializes in the treatment of behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. Established in 1967, the facility in Elizabethtown, KY, is one of the several locations across eight counties operated by Communicare. It offers a comprehensive outpatient program for substance abuse treatment, making it one of 315 centers in Kentucky providing this service.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Upon admission, each client undergoes a chemical dependency assessment. The first step towards recovery involves participation in codependency treatment. Communicare provides various therapy options, including individual, family, and group therapy, in addition to aftercare services. The dedicated staff also offers referral services, DUI offender treatment, and education based on the specific needs of each client.
All Communicare locations have the ability to refer individuals to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which is conducted three times a week for eight weeks. The facility is equipped to cater to clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. While the IOP program offers family, individual, and group counseling, it may not be available at every location.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The chief behavioral health officer at Communicare holds a master’s degree in psychological associate. Unfortunately, no information regarding the staff at the Elizabethtown location is currently available on the facility’s website. However, a survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com indicated that the staff at this facility has received a rating of five out of five stars for their level of experience and training.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Regrettably, there is no information about accommodations and amenities on the facility’s website. According to Citehealth, as this is an outpatient facility, it does not provide residential accommodations for clients. However, the only individual who has submitted a review to Best-rehabs.com to date has given the Communicare Elizabethtown facility’s accommodations a perfect rating of five out of five stars, and commended the facility’s cleanliness.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, Best-rehabs.com has not received any reviews from alumni, and there are limited results on third-party sites. On the facility’s Facebook page, which is managed by Communicare, 10 reviewers have given the facility an average rating of 3.3 stars. Among these reviews, seven alumni have awarded the center a maximum rating of five stars, highlighting the staff’s kindness. Reviewers who rated the facility with one or two stars did not provide any specific feedback on areas that could be improved.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
In response to a poll conducted by Best-rehabs.com, a single loved one has given the facility a five-star rating across 14 different metrics. The loved one specifically praised Communicare’s family program and counseling options, while also expressing positive sentiments towards the staff and the program’s long-term effectiveness. Despite the brief duration of their loved one’s stay, the reviewer stated, “Patient care was good… I know they are a very good facility.”
FINANCING
Communicare accepts various payment methods, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance plans. They also offer a sliding fee scale for individuals who qualify. This payment option puts Communicare among the 228 facilities in Kentucky that offer a sliding scale payment option.
CONCLUSION
In a news report by WLKY Louisville in 2016, it was mentioned that a local lawyer was arrested for misappropriating a client’s settlement at another Communicare facility. This incident involved the death of a loved one due to choking in 2010, which occurred when the client was left unattended.