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James and Bentz Inc - The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center

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Overview

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The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center offers discreet, oceanfront addiction and mental health treatment in a private, gated estate on Broad Beach. Specialized programs support professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families, integrating trauma-informed care with holistic wellness to help regulate the nervous system and support long-term recovery.

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Malibu, CA 90265

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Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Safe, Affirming Support for LGBTQ+ Clients

The LGBTQ+ Affirmative Treatment Program is designed to meet the specific needs of clients who often carry the added weight of marginalization, identity-based trauma, and isolation. The program goes beyond general inclusion, offering clinical care from a team trained in gender-affirming and culturally responsive practices. This includes trauma-informed therapy, access to LGBTQ+ community resources, and a space where clients can be themselves without explanation or defense.

Utilizing Nutrition and the Body’s Nervous System to Support Recovery

This program features a clinical model that sees nervous system regulation as central to recovery. Clients are supported in moving out of states of shutdown or stress and into connection and safety, supporting the body to feel safe so that the mind can fully engage in change. That principle extends into everyday practices like breathwork and surf therapy, as well as into the Dietary Wellness Program. Meals are nutrient-dense and brain-focused, with omega-rich, anti-inflammatory ingredients chosen to reduce cravings and support mood balance. Even food becomes a tool for resilience.

Privacy and Ocean Views

Set on a gated oceanfront estate in Malibu, the environment is designed for privacy and peace. From the therapeutic use of nature to the panoramic views, this facility supports a sense of calm that makes space for the work of recovery. Clients live in furnished suites with access to beach walks, private balconies, and communal meals served gourmet-style. By creating physical safety and comfort, the facility enables emotional openness, making therapy more effective and sustainable.

A Program Built for Professionals

Professionals facing substance use or mental health challenges often struggle to step away from work or protect their privacy. The Pointe Malibu’s Executive Program is built around those realities. Licensed professionals, corporate leaders, and individuals in high-profile roles receive individualized care that honors both clinical needs and career demands. Schedules are flexible when possible, with options for remote work and sober companionship during business travel. Executive coaching and case management start from day one, helping clients plan not only for stabilization, but also for reintegration into life and work with renewed clarity and support.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Some Private Insurance

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


Cost

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
5-day Treatment $20,000 $8,000 $4,000
7-day Treatment $28,000 $11,200 $5,600
0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
30-day Treatment $120,000 $48,000 $24,000
60-day Treatment $240,000 $96,000 $48,000

Financial Assistance

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

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • 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
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • 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

Amenities

  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals
  • Meditation rooms
  • Relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Fitness coaching
  • Gender-specific support groups

Settings

  • Beach
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust


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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.