ABOUT KEYSTONE CENTER
Located on a historic, tree-lined estate in suburban Chester, Pennsylvania, the KeyStone Center provides residential, outpatient, and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs for adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. It also offers programs for sex addiction, gambling addiction, and a specialized track for young adults aged 18 to 26. On-site medical detox is available, which is only offered in a small percentage of facilities in Pennsylvania.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Upon admission, clients undergo an initial evaluation to determine their individual needs and the appropriate level of care for them. KeyStone’s programming is based on the 12-step model of recovery. For clients struggling with opiate addiction, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that utilizes Subutex is available.
Detox is offered on an extended-stay basis with a typical length of stay of 21 to 35 days. Treatment incorporates the Stages of Change Model, 12-step immersion, as well as evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Spirituality is also incorporated into the program, with the clinical staff prioritizing relationships in a patient’s life, including their relationship with self, a Higher Power, and others.
Clients participate in daily group counseling and receive relapse prevention training, strategies for managing mental health systems, and family therapy. An aftercare specialist is available to help clients develop a discharge plan.
A longer-term residential program, with a variable length of stay, offers many of the same modalities as the primary program, with a focus on goal setting, group motivation, and re-engaging a sober support network.
Separate programming is provided for sexual compulsivity and trauma at a 16-bed extended-care center with a minimum length of stay of 30 days. The young adult track offers demographic-specific group therapy topics and family systems therapy, while the gambling track incorporates financial planning training along with other traditional therapies.
Outpatient services are available at separate facilities in Brookhaven and Ambler, Pennsylvania. They include a partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), and general outpatient programming for adults. IOP and general outpatient programs are also available for adolescents.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
KeyStone’s staff includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, registered nurses, master’s level counselors, and certified addiction specialists. Reviews from 13 individuals regarding the staff’s level of experience and training have been positive.
Staff level of experience and training: 4.15/5
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The main residential treatment center is housed in a Victorian mansion built in 1891. The quality of the facility, cleanliness, and upkeep have been praised by individuals who have received treatment there.
Cleanliness and upkeep of facility: 4.1/5
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Of the 15 alumni surveyed, nine provided positive reviews of KeyStone Center and a majority reported that they would recommend the facility to others. Alumni praised the facility’s staff and affordability but noted a lack of holistic treatment offerings, exercise opportunities, and leisure activities.
Likelihood to recommend: 4.4/5
Affordability: 4.3/5
Holistic offerings: 2.1/5
Several alumni complimented the staff and the level of structure provided at the facility. One alum mentioned the “deep focus on group experience” as a positive aspect of their treatment. Treatment was described as successful by many alumni.
However, some alumni expressed concerns about overcrowding and the presence of court-mandated clients whom they felt lacked commitment.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Of the five individuals surveyed, three provided positive reviews and two had neutral reviews. The four individuals surveyed on specific matters appreciated the facility’s counseling options and the level of family participation, but felt that communication with their loved ones could be improved.
Counseling options: 4.5/5
Level of family participation: 4.2/5
Connectivity with loved one: 3.6/5
Group counseling received praise, with one loved one commending the facility for making therapy groups enjoyable. There was some criticism regarding food options and the length of treatment.
FINANCING
KeyStone accepts self-payment and some insurance policies, although specific details about insurers are not provided. Self-payment is available on a sliding scale based on need. The facility receives state funding for uninsured clients requiring treatment for compulsive gambling. KeyStone Center also has partnerships with two financial loan companies to increase the accessibility of treatment.