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WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab - Fort Myers

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Overview

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WhiteSands Fort Myers offers extensive recovery services, including medical detox and psychiatric care, in a comfortable, retreatlike setting. Patients enjoy a great deal of autonomy, including fully private rooms, leisure-filled evenings, and access to personal devices — helping them feel respected and connected to the outside world. With low discharge rates, extensive wellness services, and sober living options, WhiteSands supports long-term recovery by blending strong clinical care with an emphasis on patient dignity and daily life skills.

Address

1870 Colonial Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Ages Served

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

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • 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
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Clinical Care That Respects Individual Needs

WhiteSands Fort Myers offers a full continuum of care while respecting patients as adults. The facility blends medical detox, residential care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and sober living on one campus. Patients retain access to personal electronics and the internet during off-hours, easing anxiety and allowing them to stay connected with work, family, or school while focusing on recovery.

Resort-Style Comfort With Wellness Amenities

Residents live in private rooms with flat-screen TVs and personal bathrooms. The campus is designed to promote both relaxation and participation, with swimming pools, basketball courts, fitness areas, and inviting outdoor spaces. Patients can also access a range of wellness services, including massage therapy, chiropractic care, salon treatments, and yoga, all intended to support physical healing and emotional balance.

Low Dropout Rates and High Engagement

Unlike many facilities where patients may leave against medical advice (AMA), WhiteSands reports an unusually low AMA rate. This may reflect the program’s combination of structure and autonomy as well as a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable staying engaged throughout treatment.

Practice for Life After Treatment

WhiteSands’ care integrates real-world skills, honed through daily visiting hours, group outings to bowling alleys and beaches, and other sober recreational events. These experiences help patients practice socializing and enjoying life without substances while still under clinical supervision, easing the transition to long-term sobriety.

Full Continuity of Care, Including Affordable Sober Living

After completing inpatient care, many continue into PHP, IOP, and sober living — allowing for stable, step-down transitions within the same facility. Sober living is structured yet affordable, with transportation assistance, goal setting support, and drug testing to support long-term recovery.

Consistently Strong Patient Feedback

Reviews consistently highlight the warmth, professionalism, and personal investment of the staff. Patients often describe the program as life-changing, citing the blend of comfort, mutual respect, and strong clinical support that allows them to stay fully engaged in their recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Bright Health
  • Florida Blue
  • HealthPartners
  • Other Private Insurance
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

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


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

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.

Financial Assistance

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

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Massage
  • Access to nature
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • In-house chef
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Ping pong table
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Sauna
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Private bathroom
  • Private rooms
  • Sofa
  • TV

Activities

  • Games
  • Movies
  • Secular meetings
  • Yoga
  • Beach walks
  • Fitness activities
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Paddle boarding
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • Coastal

Policies

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

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Reviews and Ratings

(550)
  • Highly trained and compassionate staff dedicated to client success.
  • Comprehensive programs including individual therapy, group sessions, and wellness activities.
  • Comfortable accommodations and nutritious meals enhance the recovery experience.
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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.