ABOUT ELMHURST HOME – NAOMI’S NEST
Elmhurst Home Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Highland Park, Michigan. Established in 1970, their mission is to provide “Recovery with Dignity”. The Naomi’s Nest Program offered by Elmhurst Home is a gender-specific substance abuse program for women over the age of 18. This program offers both residential and outpatient services, as well as a specialty residential program for teenage mothers. The facility is separate from Elmhurst Home’s men’s facility and does not provide on-site detoxification services.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Naomi’s Nest offers short-term (30 days or less) and long-term (90 days) residential care. The program utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy through role play, weekly individual sessions, on-site and off-site Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, group therapy, work therapy, yoga, and more. Additionally, the facility provides employment and housing assistance, computer skills education, and a certified GED literacy program. The specialty program for teenage mothers focuses on gender-specific issues such as sexual/physical abuse, parenting, and childcare. Staff is available to assist clients in reclaiming custody of their children if necessary. Outpatient services are also available for women in need of continuing care after residential treatment.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
There is currently no information available regarding the treatment staff at Elmhurst Home – Naomi’s Nest.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
According to the facility’s website, Naomi’s Nest provides a “homelike” environment with nutritious meals designed by a registered dietitian.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, Best-rehabs.com has received feedback from four alumni of Naomi’s Nest. The treatment effectiveness rating averages at 2.75 out of five stars. T.J. commends Naomi’s Nest and states that it saved their life. However, an anonymous alum expresses a different opinion and does not recommend treatment at the facility. They mention that most of the staff is amazing, but one employee is unapproachable and has a consistently rude tone.
Secondary sources also reflect negative ratings. On Citehealth, three reviewers give an average rating of 2.33 out of five stars. One anonymous reviewer rates the facility with just one star and criticizes the non-existent treatment, rampant drug use, and emotionally/verbally abusive staff. Another anonymous reviewer provides the lowest rating, describing the facility as a warehouse with minimal treatment options and a high turnover rate due to financial constraints. However, a third reviewer gives the facility five stars and highly recommends Naomi’s Nest for its effective program.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Best-rehabs.com has received feedback from two individuals connected to Naomi’s Nest. One individual rates various aspects of the facility with mostly four and five out of five stars, highlighting treatment effectiveness, family participation, counseling options, and the strength of the staff. Another individual named Tracy expresses dissatisfaction with the facility, stating concerns about its location, lack of correct information provided to families, and personal items not being delivered to her daughter.
WHAT STAFF SAY
One staff member has provided feedback to Best-rehabs.com. They give medium to low ratings across various categories, ranging from overall service quality to fairness of pay. The staff member commends the caring and supportive therapists but criticizes the lack of professionalism and open-mindedness to staff concerns, ideas, and expertise by the administration.
FINANCING
Elmhurst Home does not provide cost and coverage details on their website but assures that no one would be turned away based on lack of insurance or personal funds.