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Cornerstone of Medical Arts Center - Rehabilitation

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Overview

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Cornerstone of Medical Arts Center in Fresh Meadows helps adults start recovery without delay. With same-day admission, on-site detox and rehab, and support for legal and housing-related needs, the facility provides a compassionate and efficient approach to care. Patients receive medical treatment, mental health support, and real-world guidance during and after treatment, from staff who are dedicated to client success.

Address

159-05 Union Turnpike, 2nd Floor
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Young adults

A Quick Path to Care in Queens

Cornerstone patients are admitted the same day they're referred, with transportation support and intake often arranged through hospitals, courts, or shelters. Those community-based partnerships help prevent clients in need of assistance from falling through the cracks when they are ready for help.

Medical and Mental Health Support in One Setting

The Center combines detox and inpatient rehab in a single facility, reducing disruptions between levels of care. Staff provide 24/7 medical supervision and medication for addiction treatment options. Mental health care is built into the program, including access to psychiatric counsel and therapy for trauma, depression, and anxiety. Treatment is structured and hands-on, especially for people managing more than one diagnosis.

Services That Support Life After Treatment

Beyond clinical care, patients get help with court compliance, housing referrals, and community-based resources. These services are built into the program, which helps people leave treatment with more than just sobriety. Peer mentors and case managers stay connected after discharge, offering continuity and support that reflect how recovery actually works.

A Realistic Option for Many

Cornerstone is especially well-suited for people who’ve struggled to access or stay in treatment before—whether due to legal involvement, unstable housing, or mental health needs. It offers a reliable, full-spectrum program for people who need stability, not just sobriety.

What Patients Are Saying

Patients and loved ones repeatedly highlight the facility’s professionalism, warmth, and long-term impact. Families credit staff with helping rebuild fractured relationships. Referring professionals praise intake coordination. Some complaints appear—such as discomfort during detox or questions about medications—but these are isolated and outweighed by consistent praise. For many, Cornerstone is the first step in rebuilding their lives.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • WellCare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • Staff members are dedicated and caring, with specific praise for Edler Alcime and Maria.
  • The admissions process is described as seamless and efficient, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Clients report receiving personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs, contributing to successful recoveries.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.