The Ridge is a premium care, 12-step drug and alcohol treatment center located on 51 scenic acres in rural Cincinnati. Our facility offers anonymity and comfort to clients in the recovery process. We are recognized as the leading non-hospital program in the Midwest. With a maximum capacity of 15 beds, we are able to provide intensive, focused treatment that includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), education on the disease of addiction and how to manage it, frequent family groups, and 1 year of aftercare for relapse prevention. We also have a psychiatrist on staff to address mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Our unique aspects include physician management led by a board-certified addictionologist, intensive family participation, a 13-month length of treatment (including aftercare), frequent exercise and recreational activities, healthy chef-prepared meals, and the ability to privately care for our clients’ needs.
ABOUT THE RIDGE
The Ridge is located on 51 acres and provides medical and therapeutic treatment for individuals struggling with addiction in a serene and comfortable setting. Our intimate facility is located about 20 minutes outside of Cincinnati, Ohio and covers the full continuum of substance abuse care, including interventions, medically-supervised detoxification, residential treatment, and aftercare.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Ridge offers a physician-designed and managed addiction treatment program based on a minimum 30-day stay. Treatment includes 12-step meetings, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and group and individual counseling. The facility also provides extensive fitness and recreational activities. Education is emphasized for both clients and their families, with opportunities for visitation and family participation in treatment. The facility offers six family groups a month and individual family counseling sessions. The Ridge can provide detox services for about 80 percent of patients, while more severe cases may require hospitalization.
All successful graduates of The Ridge program receive one year of aftercare, including a weekly 90-minute group session. The facility is also accredited to treat licensed professionals such as doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, and high-level executives.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The facility’s treatment team includes a board-certified addictionologist, physicians, nurses, a psychiatrist, and licensed chemical dependency counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The Ridge has a 15-bed facility that offers an intimate treatment program in a discreet and supportive setting. Living quarters include shared rooms, with one private room available. The facility features a spacious dining room, a living room with a fireplace, a small swimming pool, a stocked fishing pond, a sauna, and a wooded area. Nutritious meals are prepared by a full-time chef and assistant.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
According to alumni reviews, The Ridge received mostly positive ratings. Alumni gave the facility an average of 4.25 out of five stars for exercise and leisure, 3.5 stars for holistic offerings, and 3.5 stars for the cell phone and visitation policy. Counseling options received four stars, staff experience received four stars, family participation received 3.75 stars, and 4.25 stars were given when asked if they would recommend the facility to a friend or family member seeking treatment. Alumni praised the caring and professional attitudes of the staff but noted that the facility was expensive.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Friends and family members also provided mostly positive reviews. One loved one gave the facility three out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, five stars for accommodations and amenities, and five stars for meals and nutrition. They agreed that the facility was clean and well-maintained and offered excellent leisure, exercise, and extracurricular options. Another loved one mentioned the facility’s distance from home as a weakness. The last loved one described the facility as very good and effective for their family member.
FINANCING
The private pay rate at The Ridge Ohio is $30,000 for 30 days. The facility accepts commercial insurance with out-of-network benefits, but does not accept Medicare or Medicaid for residential treatment.