ABOUT MAIN LINE HEALTH – MIRMONT TREATMENT CENTER IN MEDIA, PA
Mirmont Treatment Center, located in Media, Pennsylvania, offers residential and outpatient treatment to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol dependence. The facility was established in 1985 and is situated on 33 acres in Delaware County. Mirmont Treatment Center operates as a branch of Main Line Health.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The facility’s treatment program is based on 12-step recovery and trauma informed treatment, incorporating holistic therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), meditation, yoga, supervised exercise, and nutrition counseling. To be admitted, clients should contact the facility directly by phone. In addition to residential and outpatient treatment, Mirmont Treatment Center also facilitates a specialized dual diagnosis treatment program. The outpatient program at Mirmont involves three-hour meetings three times per week in either the morning or the evening.
Each client at Mirmont receives an individualized treatment plan. Throughout treatment, clients receive individual, group, and family therapy as well as daily 12-step meetings, experiential groups, pain management, educational sessions, and nutrition counseling. The facility offers unique treatments and therapy including mindfulness training, yoga, body meditations, and breathwork. Mirmont Treatment Center offers aftercare through an alumni association for clients who have successfully completed treatment.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff. However, 18 alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave Mirmont Treatment Center staff an average rating of 4.6 out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
There is currently limited information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the Mirmont Treatment Center website states that the facility, which is located in the west Philadelphia suburbs, is equipped with a fitness center and a 900-square-foot meditation hall. Clients at the facility are not allowed the use of cell phones or other electronic equipment.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing there have been 18 alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com. The reviews were excellent, and 16 of the 18 reviewers said they would recommend Mirmont Treatment Center to friends or family members seeking treatment. The anonymous clients gave the facility an average of 4.6 out of five stars for staff experience, 4.6 stars for cleanliness, 4.3 stars for family participation, and 3.6 stars for counseling options. The facility received an average of 4.1 stars out of five for holistic offerings, 4.3 stars for exercise and leisure, and 4.4 stars for affordability. When asked about strengths of the facility, alumni commented that they felt connected to other clients and facility staff and enjoyed yoga and therapy at Mirmont Treatment Center. When asked to comment on facility weaknesses, only two alumni shared complaints. They said that there is no access to internet, the length of stay at the facility is sometimes regulated by insurance, and there needs to be more individualized care. One alum wrote, “My experience was excellent. I got the help I needed. The counselors are awesome. The staff was great. They even had holistic approaches to sobriety.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing there have been ten friends and family members of clients polled by Best-rehabs.com. Overall, they gave the facility mediocre ratings, with five of the ten reviewers saying they would recommend Mirmont Treatment Center to others. The anonymous loved ones gave the facility an average of 2.3 out of five stars for staff experience, 3.9 stars for cleanliness, 3 stars for family participation, and 2.7 stars for counseling options. The facility received an average of 2.6 stars out of five for holistic offerings, 3.6 stars for exercise and leisure, and 3.3 stars for affordability. When asked about strengths of the facility, many loved ones commented that the facility was clean and maintained, staff was helpful and knowledgeable, and they enjoyed the family support program. When asked to comment on facility weaknesses, friends and family offered a handful of feedback, writing that they did not appreciate that clients could smoke and felt the counselors gave “too many lectures.” One reviewer wrote, “Everything is explained very well to patient and family. Visits are encouraged and family support is offered as well.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
At the time of this writing, there had been two former staff members of Mirmont Treatment Center polled by Best-rehabs.com. Both reviewers gave the facility excellent marks across several different metrics and said they would recommend the facility to a friend or loved one considering rehab.
On a scale of one to five stars, staff member E.O. gave the facility five stars when asked if leadership of the facility is willing to put clients’ interests first. He gave a five-star rating when asked to rate the experience and treatment credentials of the management team and gave a four-star rating when asked if facility leadership is able to inspire loyalty and a sense of community among clients.
When asked about the strengths of the facility, the second former staff member wrote “Very clean and well-maintained Beautiful amenities Caring staff.” When asked about weaknesses, he said the facility is expensive. He also wrote that he had “seen results during years worked there.”
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its costs. However, Mirmont Treatment Center accepts most commercial insurance plans and offers self-pay options.