About Ranch Creek Recovery
Ranch Creek Recovery is a residential and outpatient addiction treatment center located in the tranquil Inland Empire area of California, specifically in Murrieta. Founded by individuals with personal experiences in overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, Ranch Creek Recovery provides a supportive environment for those seeking recovery. The center employs a non-12-step model, which allows for personalized care and attention, with a strong focus on understanding the complexities of substance use disorders. The staff at Ranch Creek Recovery receive high praise for their dedication and support. Clients report that the owner, director, therapists, nurses, counselors, and support staff are all committed to helping individuals in their recovery journey. They advocate for the well-being of each patient and are readily available to provide assistance and encouragement. However, some clients noted that there has been significant staff turnover, suggesting a need for the center to update its website to reflect the current team. Additionally, feedback indicated that the doctors affiliated with the program could be more thorough in their approach and less insistent regarding medication. Ranch Creek Recovery adopts a holistic approach to treatment, offering a variety of classes and therapies tailored to the needs of each patient. Daily sessions cover topics such as the science of addiction, anger management, talk therapy, art therapy, equine therapy, and nutrition. Clients benefit from one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists twice a week, as well as access to a gym and wellness activities, including yoga and sound therapy. While the small group sizes are appreciated for fostering individual attention, some clients expressed a desire for more structured activities, as they experienced periods of boredom during downtime. The treatment center is situated in a peaceful area with beautiful mountain views and minimal distractions, creating a conducive environment for recovery. Clients have opportunities to engage with animals at a nearby farm and participate in group outings to local attractions. However, the center operates from two different houses, which are about ten minutes apart. Some clients found the Bass house, which is larger and more updated, to be preferable compared to the Doreen house, leading to concerns about the distribution of resources and access to facilities. Ranch Creek Recovery offers a range of amenities to enhance the recovery experience. Facilities include a large kitchen, comfortable rooms, and ample recreational options such as a pool table and outdoor spaces. Although clients appreciated the yard and gym availability, some expressed disappointment regarding the pool and hot tub accessibility and noted that the gym equipment could be more modern. Suggestions were made for inexpensive recreational items to be provided to help fill the downtime between activities. Overall, clients of Ranch Creek Recovery have found the program to be transformative, citing the learning of valuable tools and the acceptance they received during their stay. The holistic approach, combined with the support of both staff and peers, has been instrumental in fostering healing and personal growth. Many individuals express gratitude for the experience and the opportunity to learn about their addiction in a compassionate environment.
Staff: 4.5/5Owner, Director, therapists, nurses, counselors, and support staff are all really great. I had no issues with anyone in particular. They are all there to help you however they can. I found that everyone advocated for my well being, were available when I needed them, and did their best to support me, check in on me, and make sure I was happy and comfortable.(why not 5/5? They have had a bunch of turnover and need to update their website with their newer staff members and qualifications. Additionally the Doctors they partner with were not as thorough as I would have wanted, and were kind of pushy with medications)Small groups for the win! You get a lot...read full review
Staff: 4.5/5 Owner, Director, therapists, nurses, counselors, and support staff are all really great. I had no issues with anyone in particular. They are all there to help you however they can. I found that everyone advocated for my well being, were available when I needed them, and did their best to support me, check in on me, and make sure I was happy and comfortable. (why not 5/5? They have had a bunch of turnover and need to update their website with their newer staff members and qualifications. Additionally the Doctors they partner with were not as thorough as I would have wanted, and were kind of pushy with medications) Program: 4/5 Small groups for the win! You get a lot of attention if you need it. This is a Holistic approach rehab. They do not focus on any 12 step programs. You have daily classes with different counselors, focusing on the science behind addiction, anger management, talk therapy, art therapy, equine therapy, nutrition, and much more. You have one-on-one sessions twice a week with a Licensed Therapist, and you have access to a gym daily, with a yoga instructor and trainer coming a few times a week. You also have a docent that comes once a week to do sound therapy, and you can learn techniques such as tapping. They have 2 doctors on staff you will have Zoom appointments with, and someone is always present to distribute morning, afternoon, and bedtime medication. You can also always grab whomever is on-call to talk through any issues or questions you have. (why not 5/5? Overall I found that there was too much down-time. I got bored and restless with that much free time and I craved more structure. Additionally I thought that the family Zoom sessions could have served as a stronger resource for loved ones) Location: 4/5 Murrieta is a quiet, tranquil area, with mountain views, a lot of farmland, and very little public noise to distract you. When you do leave the house, you get to visit a small farm that is very close by to interact with horses and goats, etc. You also have an outing on Saturdays for a few hours that allows you as a group to get out of the house. The immediate area has all the basic stores and activities you would want, like target/walmart/grocery/7-11/etc as well as mini golf, bowling... You do need to decide as a group where you want to go because you have 1 chaperone and need to stay together at all times. (why not 5/5? There are 2 different houses located about 10 minutes away from each other. The Bass house advertised on the website is much nicer and larger than the Doreen house. During my time the clients staying at the Doreen house were shuttled over to the Bass house for our daily classes and sessions, not being able to utilize their own kitchen, rooms, and bathrooms during the day. I was also told by clients that the Doreen house was not as nice as the Bass House) Amenities: 4/5 Pool - (I was there in the winter, so it was not heated and basically unusable, however, I did do some cold plunges just for the shock) Hot tub - available once a week on Friday evenings Yard - Large Grass Backyard and cement patio with tables and chairs Gym - Available daily. TV for movies or music. Free weights, yoga mats, and a few outdated cardio machines that mostly worked. Kitchen - Large kitchen, multiple Fridges/Freezers, Huge pantry for preparing anything you want, ovens, microwave, toasters, dishwasher, outdoor gas grill, etc... Pool table, ping pong table, arts and crafts table, outdoor TV, Indoor TV, Computer, land-line house phone. Comfortable rooms and bathrooms with laundry access, and provided bedding and towels. (why not 5/5? I was disappointed that it wasn't clear that the pool and hot tub didn't have daily access as advertised, and that the gym was more outdated than described/pictured. They also could make some very inexpensive recreation investments like a basketball for their outdoor hoop, soccer ball, frisbees, croquet set, bocce, etc for their giant lawn to be used during the extensive downtime) Aftercare: TBD! In the end, you're here to get and stay sober. While
Thanks to Ranch Creek Recovery I learned to begin my path to healing. I was accepted not judged. I learned many tools from this incredible program. I was drawn to this program for the holistic approach. It was a beautiful private place. This place and the people that shared their personal journeys and experiences helped myself to open up and get the most from the program. Each day you had a new holistic approaches to heal from trama and pain. Addiction is a disease and the more you learn about your disease the more control you have over it. I will forever be grateful for the people and the tools I learned from my time at Ranch Creek Recovery.