Now accepting new clients across Iowa most insurance accepted.(319) 270-2890

Inpatient Rehab in Iowa

Building A Foundation That Lasts

Residential treatment in Cedar Rapids designed for people who need more than a few sessions, and are ready to do the real work.

Radix Recovery offers residential inpatient rehab in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with 30, 60, and 90-day structured pathways. Our program combines 24/7 clinical supervision, evidence-based therapy, dual diagnosis treatment, and medication-assisted treatment in a fully restored historic facility. Most major insurance plans accepted. Same-week admissions available. Call (319) 270-2890.

Program at a glance
30·60·90

Day pathways

Clinically guided, not insurance-driven

68

Beds on-site

Iowa's largest residential program

24/7

Clinical team

Licensed staff on-site around the clock

Now

Same-week admissions

Many residents admitted within the week

Trusted in-network insurance partnerships

Kayla Borja Frost

Chief Clinical Officer

This page was clinically and medically reviewed for accuracy and alignment with current addiction medicine standards.

Last Reviewed

July 2026

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Director Of Nursing

INCREASING STRUCTURE Outpatient Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Residential Inpatient 24/7 ON-SITE CARE

What Is Inpatient Rehab, and Is It the Right Fit?

Inpatient rehab, also called residential treatment, is the level of care where someone lives on-site at a treatment facility and receives structured support 24 hours a day.[1]

It sits above outpatient programs like PHP and IOP in intensity, because the recovery environment itself becomes part of the treatment. At Radix, residents wake up, eat, work through therapy, and rest inside the same supportive setting, with licensed clinical staff present around the clock.

It helps to be clear about what residential treatment is not. It is not a detox hold, and it is not a hospital stay. Medical detox stabilizes the body during withdrawal, and a hospital treats acute medical events. Residential inpatient is the therapeutic program that comes after stabilization, where the real work of recovery happens: rebuilding daily routines, processing what drove the addiction, and learning the skills that hold up after discharge. Residents do not simply wait out a clock here. They live, learn, and heal in a place built to help them rebuild from the root up.

Is rehab inpatient or outpatient?

It can be either. Rehab is a general term for addiction treatment delivered at different levels of intensity. Inpatient means the person lives at the facility and receives around-the-clock support. Outpatient means they live at home and travel in for scheduled sessions.[2] The right level depends on clinical need, not preference alone.

Signs That Residential Treatment Is What You Need

Residential inpatient sits above outpatient and even a partial hospitalization program in intensity. If you recognize yourself in more than one of the signs below, a higher level of care may be the honest answer.

If any of these sound familiar, a conversation with our admissions team costs nothing. We will be straight with you about what level of care fits your situation.

Residential Treatment Built for Real Recovery, Not Just a Break

A clinically serious program inside a genuinely beautiful place. Here is the environment, the pathways, and what sets Radix apart.

The Environment

Radix is housed in the Higley Mansion, a fully restored 1920s historic landmark in Cedar Rapids. It is deliberately not institutional. This is a genuinely beautiful space that communicates care from the moment someone walks in. The setting includes 68 beds across private and semi-private rooms, with common areas designed for community rather than confinement.

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The Pathways

Clinically guided and individually tailored, never set by the minimum an insurance plan will authorize. Each stage builds on the one before it.

30

days

Stabilize & Engage

Settle in, build the therapeutic alliance, and establish the daily structure recovery depends on.
60

days

Deepen The Work

Move past stabilization into the harder processing: trauma, patterns, and the skills that hold up after discharge.
90

days

A Foundation That Lasts

The duration research most consistently links to stronger long-term recovery.

Length is determined by a resident’s history, severity, and clinical progress, not by minimum insurance authorization. Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates that longer treatment durations are generally associated with significantly better long-term outcomes.[3]

What Makes Radix Different

Six things you will not find stacked together at most programs in Iowa.

One roof, full continuum

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A full continuum under one roof, with no facility transfer as care steps down.

Dual diagnosis from intake

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Dual diagnosis integrated from intake, so mental health is treated alongside addiction.

Medication-Assisted Treatment: Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Acamprosate

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Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), naltrexone, and acamprosate as part of the clinical plan

Structure with purpose

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Daily structure that builds a recovery identity, not just manages withdrawal.

Teams that know you

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Small, consistent teams, so residents know their care team by name.

Iowa's largest program

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68 beds, fully staffed and actively admitting, Iowa’s largest residential program.

High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Residential: What's the Difference?

Residential care is not one setting. The two sub-levels differ in how much structure and clinical oversight they provide, and the right one depends on your actual clinical picture.

High-Intensity Residential

Maximum structure and oversight

Intensive means clinically responsive, not punishing.

Low-Intensity Residential

More autonomy, still fully residential 

Graduated independence, not reduced care. The right level for the right person at the right stage.

Radix’s clinical team conducts a thorough ASAM-informed assessment at intake and recommends the appropriate residential intensity based on your actual clinical picture, not on what is simplest to bill.[4] If your needs shift during treatment, your level of care is adjusted accordingly. The goal is the right level of support at every stage, not a one-size-fits-all program.

What a Day in Our Residential Program Looks Like

The top question people ask before admission is simple: what will I actually be doing all day? Here is the rhythm. Purposeful, not institutional.

Schedules are individualized. Not every resident attends the same sessions. Our clinical team tailors daily programming to each resident’s treatment goals, history, and progress. This is structure that creates safety for people who have been living in chaos.

Morning

7:00 – 10:30 AM

7:00 AM

Morning wellness: optional yoga, stretching, or mindfulness.

8:00 AM

Breakfast together in the community dining area.

9:00 AM

Morning group therapy (CBT-based: coping skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation).

10:30 AM

Individual therapy with assigned therapist (minimum twice weekly).

Midday

12:00 – 1:00 PM

12:00 PM

Lunch.

1:00 PM

Specialty group: DBT skills, trauma-informed group, or life skills.

Afternoon

2:30 – 5:30 PM

2:30 PM

Structured free time: journaling, recreation, peer mentorship.

4:00 PM

Fitness and movement: gym, walking paths, recreational activity.

5:30 PM

Dinner.

Evening & Overnight

6:30 – 9:30 PM

6:30 PM

Evening group: 12-step, SMART Recovery, or didactic education.

8:00 PM

Evening wind-down: journaling, peer connection, quiet community time.

9:30 PM

Lights out. Clinical staff present overnight.

Evidence-Based Therapies, Not Just Talk

Every modality at Radix earns its place in the treatment plan. Here is what each one does, and why it matters for lasting recovery.
CBT DBT MI Group One integrated treatment plan

CBT

Identifies and restructures the thought patterns and core beliefs that fuel addictive behavior and relapse cycles.

DBT

Builds distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, all critical for sustainable recovery.

EMDR

Trauma-focused processing, essential for the many people in treatment who carry unresolved trauma driving substance use.

MI

Builds the intrinsic motivation and self-directed commitment to change that sustains recovery when clinical structure steps away.

Individual Therapy

Minimum twice weekly with a licensed therapist who stays consistent for the full length of your stay.

Peer learning, community building, and accountability with people who genuinely understand the experience.

Clinical sessions that bring the people closest to recovery into the work. See the family involvement section below.

Treating the Addiction and the Condition Behind It

Substance use Mental health Integrated ONE PLAN Recovery

Addiction rarely travels alone. Data from SAMHSA indicates that a significant majority of people in substance use disorder treatment also live with a co-occurring mental health condition.[5]

When only the addiction is treated, the condition underneath keeps pulling a person back. At Radix, mental health screening happens on admission, not as an afterthought once treatment is already underway, and our licensed clinicians are trained in co-occurring mental health treatment.

Treating the addiction and the condition behind it, at the same time, is what gives recovery something solid to stand on.

Medication-Assisted Treatment: Suboxone and Vivitrol

Used correctly, medication gives the brain enough stability to do the deeper work of recovery. Here is how it fits into a complete medication-assisted treatment approach at Radix.
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Intake Over time High, volatile cravings Steady baseline

Suboxone

Buprenorphine and naloxone

Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Vivitrol

Extended-release naltrexone

Blocks the reinforcing effects of use and reduces craving signals. 

MAT does not mean trading one dependency for another. Used correctly, with appropriate tapering and clinical oversight, these medications give the brain the stability it needs to actually benefit from therapy.

See Radix Before You Arrive

Choosing an inpatient facility is one of the biggest decisions someone makes. Walk through ours virtually. The Higley Mansion is not a clinical building with drop ceilings and fluorescent lights. It is a restored historic home, because we believe the environment is part of the treatment.
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Fireplace Sitting Room

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Fitness Room

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Main Lounge

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Community Kitchen and Lounge

Library At Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Center in Iowa

Library

Dining Hall At Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center

Dining Room

Library and Lounge at Treatment Center For Alcoholics

Reading Lounge

Family Involvement: Because Addiction Never Happens in Isolation

Recovery holds better when the people closest to it understand the work. Family involvement at Radix rests on four pillars.

Family therapy sessions

Structured, therapist-facilitated, and clinical, not just casual check-ins.

Family education on addiction

Understanding the disease, the triggers, and the recovery process together.

Communication and boundary work

Rebuilding trust and learning to set healthy, lasting boundaries during recovery

Aftercare planning with family

Bringing loved ones into the discharge and relapse-prevention plan.

Not every resident arrives with a safe or supportive family system, and we say that plainly. For those who do not, Radix helps build a chosen family through community, so no one has to rebuild alone.

The Executive Track: Discreet, Structured, Uncompromising

This track is built for the CEOs, physicians, attorneys, business owners, and other high-functioning professionals who carry a particular fear: loss of reputation, licensure, or ground in a career they have spent decades building.

Private, discreet admissions

Private accommodations and a discreet admissions process.

Confidentiality by protocol

HIPAA-compliant care, with staff trained to professional confidentiality norms.

Programming with peers

Executive-focused group programming alongside professional peers

Licensure support

Physician Health Program referrals and compliance integration for licensed professionals.

You've spent your career being the person who holds it together. We know what it takes to ask for help when your identity is built around never needing it.

The Full Continuum, From Detox to
Long-Term Recovery

Recovery is a path with stages, and Radix carries residents through every one of them on the same campus. Residential inpatient is where you are now.
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Step one

Medical Detox

Medically supervised stabilization during withdrawal.

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Step two

Residential Inpatient

24/7 on-site therapeutic care, the focus of this page.

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Step three

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Full clinical days with evenings off-site as you step down.

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Step four

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Structured therapy that flexes around work and life.

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Step five

Outpatient Program

Continued support as independence grows.

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Step Six

Alumni and Continuing Support

Community, events, and check-ins for the long haul.

Recovery Doesn't End on Discharge Day

The first 90 days after leaving residential treatment are statistically the highest-risk period. So we build the aftercare plan during treatment, not in the last 48 hours before discharge.

Step down, same campus

Transition to PHP or IOP on the same Radix campus, for most residents.

Relapse prevention plan

Written, practical, and built during treatment, not in the last week.

Alumni community

An alumni community with ongoing events and peer check-ins.

Recovery coaching

Recovery coaching referrals for continued accountability after discharge.

Continuing care

Continuing care appointments with Radix clinical staff.

Community resources

Connections to 12-step, SMART Recovery, sober living, and vocational resources.[6]

Caught, not dropped.

Every connection above is arranged before you leave, so the move out of residential care is a step down in support, never a drop off the edge of it

You’ve spent your career being the person who holds it together. We know what it takes to ask for help when your identity is built around never needing it.
Kayla Borja Frost

Kayla Borja Frost, LMHC, IADC

Chief Clinical Officer, Radix Recovery

Accountability and kindness are the twin pillars of quality care. Our teams hold both, every shift, for every patient in every program.

Rachel Fry, RN

Director of Nursing, Radix Recovery

Cedar Rapids-Based. Iowa-Wide Reach.

Residents come to Radix from across Iowa. Our Cedar Rapids campus is within a manageable drive of most of the state.
9.7%

of Americans aged 12 and older report an alcohol use disorder, per SAMHSA.[7]

80%

of Americans who need substance use treatment do not receive it.[8]

68

beds on-site, Iowa’s largest residential program. (Confirm current bed count with Radix operations.)

Cedar Rapids

Our Location

Marion

~10 min

Dubuque

~1.5 hrs

Ankeny

~2 hrs

Ames

~1.5 hrs

Does Insurance Cover Inpatient Rehab?

In most cases, yes.

The most-searched question about inpatient rehab has a reassuring answer, and the fastest way to know your exact coverage is to let us check it for you.

Parity is the law

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires most plans to cover substance use treatment at the same level as medical care.[9]

Commercial insurers

Most major commercial insurers cover residential inpatient, typically with pre-authorization.

Iowa Medicaid & Hawki

Iowa Medicaid, and Hawki for families and children, covers inpatient rehab for qualifying residents.

No surprise billing

Out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. We explain them upfront, with no surprise billing.

Verify your coverage in about two minutes

Verification is free, takes about two minutes, and Radix’s team handles the entire process. The single most useful next step is to verify your insurance: it is free, confidential, and tells you where you actually stand.

Frequently asked questions about Inpatient rehab answered

Inpatient rehab, also called residential treatment, means living on-site at a treatment facility while receiving structured, around-the-clock care. At Radix, residents stay in a fully restored historic home in Cedar Rapids and follow a daily schedule of individual therapy, group work, and clinical support, with licensed staff present overnight. Unlike outpatient care, where you return home each day, inpatient surrounds you with a recovery environment 24 hours a day. Radix offers 30, 60, and 90-day pathways, matched to your clinical needs rather than a fixed template.

Radix offers 30, 60, and 90-day pathways. The right length is determined by a clinical assessment of your history, the severity of use, and your progress in treatment, not by the minimum your insurance will authorize. Longer stays are generally associated with better long-term outcomes, which is why we do not default to the shortest option available.

The cost of inpatient rehab varies based on your insurance plan, your deductible, and the length of stay your clinical needs call for. Most major insurers cover residential treatment, and Iowa Medicaid covers inpatient rehab for qualifying residents. Rather than quote a number that may not reflect your situation, our team verifies your specific benefits for free in about two minutes, then explains your expected out-of-pocket costs upfront, with no surprise billing. Call (319) 270-2890 to start.

In most cases, yes. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires most plans to cover substance use treatment at the same level as medical care. Most commercial insurers and Iowa Medicaid cover residential inpatient, typically with pre-authorization, which Radix handles for you. The fastest way to know exactly what your plan covers is to verify your insurance, a free and confidential step that takes about two minutes.

Neither is universally better, the right choice depends on the individual. Inpatient is generally the stronger fit when addiction is severe, when there are co-occurring mental health conditions, when previous attempts have ended in relapse, or when the home environment is unsafe for recovery. Outpatient can work well for people with a stable support system and earlier-stage concerns. Radix offers both, and a clinical assessment is the most reliable way to determine which level of care fits your situation.

Pack comfortable clothing for seven to ten days, basic toiletries without alcohol or aerosols, any prescription medications in their original containers, your insurance card, and a photo ID. Leave behind cameras, any substances, and excessive valuables. Once your admission is scheduled, Radix sends a complete packing list so you know exactly what to bring and what to leave at home. If you are unsure about a specific item, the admissions team can answer that on your intake call.

Treatment at Radix is voluntary, and residents are never held against their will. That said, leaving against medical advice significantly increases the risk of relapse, so if you find yourself wanting to leave early, the clinical team will talk it through with you first. Often that urge reflects a hard moment in the work rather than a true desire to stop, and working through it is part of recovery.

Discharge planning begins near day one, not in your final week. Most residents step down to our Partial Hospitalization Program or Intensive Outpatient Program on the same campus, which means no new provider, no new intake paperwork, and no new trust to build from scratch. You also leave with a written relapse prevention plan and connections to alumni support, so the transition out of residential care is structured rather than abrupt.

Yes. Radix treats alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, and polysubstance use, along with the co-occurring mental health conditions that often accompany them. Because dual diagnosis care is integrated into our model, both the addiction and any underlying condition are treated at the same time, within one treatment plan and by one consistent care team.

Call (319) 270-2890 or complete the online form to get started. From there, the process is a clinical pre-screen, insurance verification, and scheduling, with same-week admission available in most cases. The entire process is handled with you, not for you, so you understand each step before it happens. Every part of that first conversation is free and confidential.

The First Call Is the Hardest.
We'll Take It From There.

Admissions is available now. Insurance verified same day. Most residents are admitted within the week.

Primary clinical sources

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American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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SAMHSA Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health