ABOUT HIGHLAND RIDGE HOSPITAL — ACADIA
Highland Ridge Hospital is a behavioral health and addiction treatment hospital operated by Acadia Healthcare. It is located on ten acres of green space in Midvale, Utah, to the south of Salt Lake City. The facility offers medical detox, inpatient treatment for adults, and intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents who are struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The treatment provided is trauma-informed and holistic, incorporating evidence-based psychotherapy and experiential modalities. Acadia Healthcare operates over 500 facilities nationwide, including a long-term residential treatment center for children and young adults in Butte, Montana.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Assessments for treatment at Highland Ridge Hospital are available through medical referral or on a walk-in basis. The assessments include both physical and psychosocial evaluations. Clients are typically enrolled in either a primary psychiatric track, an addictive diseases track, or a dual diagnosis track.
Inpatient treatment begins with detoxification and takes place in a serene setting. Each detox plan involves nutritional treatment. Substance use disorder patients participate in multiple groups each day, including educational sessions and 12-step meetings. They also receive individual psychotherapy, family counseling, and holistic offerings such as meditation, yoga, pet therapy, and art therapy.
Partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient programming (IOP) are also available. PHP patients meet for up to 30 hours per week, while IOP patients meet for up to 12 hours per week. Both levels of care address psychiatric and chemical dependency conditions and incorporate the same modalities as inpatient treatment. The IOP also includes random drug screenings. Aftercare planning is a priority in each program.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Highland Ridge Hospital employs psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, licensed substance abuse counselors, and clinical social workers.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Highland Ridge Hospital has 83 beds and provides housing for PHP patients. On-site recreational activities include gym-based exercise, Wii games, and movie nights.
According to reviews, the facility is rated highly in terms of cleanliness and upkeep, as well as meals and nutrition. Some reviewers mentioned that the facility needed updating. Exercise and leisure activities also received favorable ratings.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Former patients of Highland Ridge Hospital have characterized their treatment program as life-saving. The effectiveness of treatment is rated highly by alumni. Staff members are described as empathetic and caring.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Reviews from friends and family members are highly favorable. Treatment effectiveness and staff training and experience are rated highly.
WHAT STAFF SAY
A staff member review gives positive ratings for overall treatment effectiveness and counseling options. They suggest that more training for staff would be appropriate.
FINANCING
Highland Ridge Hospital accepts most private insurance plans, as well as Medicare, Utah’s Medicaid, TRICARE, and private pay. Affordability of treatment is rated positively.