Back To Top

La Jolla Recovery - Detoxification/Residential

In Crisis?

Overview

Call858-877-3422 WebsiteVisit Website

La Jolla Recovery offers emotionally grounded care in a calm, home-like setting near the beach. Designed for those disillusioned by traditional rehab, it provides detox and residential services with a focus on trauma-informed care, compassion, and connection. Instead of rigid models or labels, the team meets people where they are—supporting healing through trust, presence, and respect for each person’s lived experience.

Address


San Diego, CA 92109

Directions

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

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Young adults

A Setting That Fosters Connection Over Clinical Design

Treatment is delivered in a home setting rather than a clinical one. Clients stay in shared or private rooms, often with outdoor spaces that encourage connection and ease. This design fosters emotional safety for people who may have avoided or struggled in sterile or hospital-like settings. Instead of rules-first treatment, clients find structure in relationships, routines, and a sense of belonging.

Incorporating the Beach into Recovery

Clients have opportunities for guided walks, quiet reflection, and movement near the ocean—using the natural setting to decompress, reconnect, and feel grounded. These experiences support emotional regulation and offer space away from more formal therapeutic work. The coastal setting plays a real role in helping people recover their sense of calm and presence—especially those coping with trauma or anxiety.

Leading with Vulnerability

Rather than emphasizing control or compliance, the program is grounded in consistency, presence, and emotional availability. The focus is on creating the kind of safety that allows people to let their guard down, speak honestly, and take real steps toward change. This relational model supports growth that lasts—because when clients are treated with respect and patience, they’re more likely to do the same for themselves.

Balancing Structure and Flexibility to Support Long-Term Change

This residential treatment program is about more than simply stabilizing symptoms, but is also focused on beginning the real work of change. The structure is intentionally flexible, offering space for rest, daily rhythms, group connection, and personal insight. Clients begin building the self-awareness, communication tools, and emotional regulation skills that lay the foundation for recovery beyond treatment. The goal is not just to get sober, but to feel capable and supported in what comes next.

What Patients Are Saying

Patient reviews highlight the life-changing impact of the program, especially for those who had previously struggled with other treatment centers. Many cite lasting sobriety, strengthened family ties, and a newfound sense of identity. While some mention occasional delays during busy periods, nearly all describe a staff that follows through and genuinely cares.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Net of California
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other 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 $7,500 $3,000 $1,500
7-day Treatment $10,500 $4,200 $2,100
0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
30-day Treatment $45,000 $18,000 $9,000
60-day Treatment $90,000 $36,000 $18,000
0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
4-week Treatment $29,876 $11,950 $5,975
6-week Treatment $44,814 $17,926 $8,963
0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
6-week Treatment $25,200 $10,080 $5,040
12-week Treatment $50,400 $20,160 $10,080

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)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management 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
  • Job training and educational 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

  • Beach access
  • Fitness center
  • Access to nature
  • Healthy meals
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Animal-assisted therapy
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • Beach
  • City
  • Coastal

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • Allows pets
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

A

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.

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Reviews and Ratings

(116)
  • The staff at La Jolla Recovery are highly praised for their genuine care and support.
  • The program offers a comprehensive approach, including therapy options for individuals and couples.
  • Many clients report significant personal growth and lasting sobriety after completing the program.
La Jolla Recovery
Call 858-877-3422

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.