ABOUT ACQUA RECOVERY
Based in Midway, Utah, Acqua Recovery offers residential treatment for adults struggling with substance misuse. Combining evidence-based and holistic approaches, Acqua provides a broad range of treatment approaches, including dual diagnosis treatment, specialized trauma-oriented therapy, and nutritional education. Acqua's treatment programs address addiction to alcohol, heroin, other opioids, benzos, cocaine, and marijuana, among other substances.
Acqua also offers men- and women-only programs. According to a 2017 SAMHSA survey, 51 percent of treatment facilities offer men-only programs and 51.2 offer women-only programs in the state. Acqua is also one of 22 residential non-hospital facilities in Utah (9.2 percent) to offer medical detoxification.
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TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
In a typical day at Acqua Recovery, clients spend time in group therapy, mindful meditation, and recreation throughout the day, with individual therapy sessions in the evening. Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-oriented eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are utilized as well as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Other treatment modalities include 12-step facilitation as well as other community support groups such as SMART Recovery, Addict to Athletes, and Addict to Artists. According to a 2017 SAMHSA survey, 66.1 percent of rehabs in Utah utilize 12-step facilitation.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
With a 2:1 staff-to-client ratio, Acqua Recovery's diverse treatment team consists of a clinical director with a background in social work, a board-certified addictionologist, certified addiction counselors, nursing staff, and a recreational therapist. Also on staff are a nutritionist and a chef who doubles as a master gardener.
Acqua is one of 64 treatment facilities in Utah (26.8 percent) to be certified by the Joint Commission.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Set on a remote 12-acre lakeside property with a mountain view, Acqua's resort-style facility is designed to provide a comfortable, engaging environment for clients. Residents in the 20-bed facility share spacious bedrooms furnished with fireplaces. Private rooms are also available. The center provides access to a full-service gym, sauna, and yoga studio, as well as activities both on- and off-site such as archery, a ropes course, river tubing, archery, and golf.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, Rehabs.com has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from over 30 former clients. The most common praise offered was for the staff, whom reviewers characterized as compassionate, understanding, and patient. Alum B.L. wrote in a representative review that they found treatment team members "easy to approach and talk with."
Sixteen alumni polled on specific metrics gave high ratings to the staff and would highly recommend the program to others. "It was a complete game changer for me and has provided so much help in my road to recovery!" one alum wrote.
Likelihood to Recommend: 4.9/5
Staff Experience and Training: 4.8/5
Ratings for 15 metrics measured tended to align with the facility's priorities and areas of pride, including exercise and leisure activities, meals and nutrition, and holistic therapy offerings.
Exercise and Leisure Activities: 4.8/5
Holistic Offerings: 4.4/5
Four reviewers also cited individualized treatment plans as a strength, while 16 reviewers gave high marks for counseling options:
Counseling Options: 4.5/5
On the facility's official Facebook page, which Acqua staff can manage, 14 alumni all gave perfect five-star reviews. On Google, 25 individuals contributed to an average rating of 4.1 stars.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Eight out of 10 loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date also gave extremely positive feedback and would highly recommend Acqua Recovery to others.
Likelihood to Recommend: 4.9/5
They agreed with alumni that staff were well-trained and experienced, that exercise and leisure options were good, and that holistic offerings were impeccable. In a representative review, one parent, T.S., wrote that one staff member went "out of his way to help. His interest is personal and does not end when they leave. The setting is amazing!"
Staff Experience and Training: 4.9/5
Holistic Offerings: 4.8/5
Exercise and Leisure Activities: 4.6/5
WHAT STAFF SAY
More than a dozen former and current employees of Acqua Recovery polled by Rehabs.com described the rehab center as highly dedicated to its clients. “I see miracles happen in patient’s lives at Acqus Recovery,” wrote M.A.P. in representative review. However, several employees complained of, short-staffing, high turnover rates, and a lack of consistent boundaries with patients.
However, staff also praised meals, recreational activities, accommodations, and their fellow staff members. These sentiments were reflected in ratings given by nine reviewers.
Staff Experience and Training: 4.7/5
Exercise and Leisure Activities: 4.6/5
FINANCING
Acqua Recovery accepts self-pay and most private insurance coverage plans. Treatment costs $20,000 per month or $53,500 for a 90-day stay, according to information provided to Rehabs.com by the facility. The 37 individuals polled by Rehabs.com concerning the matter appreciated the cost of the facility.
Affordability: 4.3/5