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AdCare Hospital

107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605
The AdCare name represents innovation, quality and cost efficiency in alcohol and drug treatment. AdCareโ€™s integrated system of care offers a nationally-recognized hospital facility in Worcester, Massachusetts; an inpatient treatment center in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; and a network of outpatient offices conveniently located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. AdCare in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), embraces a philosophy of quality-driven, patient-centered programs that are also relevant to the challenges of todayโ€™s healthcare environment. AdCareโ€™s continuum of treatment levels and modalities enables us to match the needs of the patient with the most appropriate level and cost of care. We believe that addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual, but his or her family as well. Successful treatment requires placement at the appropriate level of care and involvement of the family throughout the treatment continuum. This treatment philosophy has allowed us to advocate for the patient while remaining responsive to the interests of commercial healthcare companies, Medicare, and other insurers.

Facility Highlights

  • Daily Physician Rounds
  • Admissions 24/7
  • 42 Years of experience providing quality treatment
  • Assessment and management of co-occurring conditions/disorders

Specialization

  • Medical Detoxification

    Drugs and alcohol have widespread effects throughout your body, including but not limited to the addiction and/or physical/psychological dependence that develops with substance abuse over time. Many organ systems are affected by addiction and will react to withdrawal. The term โ€œmedical detoxificationโ€ means that there is a trained and licensed medical professional onsite to monitor your vital signs and protect your physical and emotional health as your body goes through withdrawal.
  • Family Program

    Research shows that the odds of successful, sustained recovery from addiction are far higher when family members and loved ones are involved in treatment. Drug and alcohol addiction often have genetic roots, whether related to substance abuse, mental illness or both. Family dynamics also play a role and, often, family members are the first to realize a loved one has developed an addiction. Also, itโ€™s important for family members to understand and embrace the lifestyle changes that are required to sustain recovery.
  • 12-Step

    The term โ€œ12 Step Programโ€ describes a way to recover from addiction that is based on the model developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers base their treatment on 12 steps โ€“ the first three of which are situational, the next four addressing the practical issues created by the addiction, followed by two steps focused on making amends for hurting others. Steps 10 and 11 involve a deeper examination of the previous steps and the final step is focused on helping others avoid and recover from addiction.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    The focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (also called CBT) is helping people to understand the thoughts and emotions that underlie their addiction with the goal of learning new, healthier and more productive ways to understand and express themselves.

Facility Settings

  • Hospital
  • Average Location/Amenities
  • Private/Secluded

Meet the Staff

  • Jeffrey W. Hillis, J.D., M.B.A.
    Jeffrey W. Hillis, J.D., M.B.A.President & CEO
    Jeffrey Hillis joined AdCare Hospital as Vice President of Administration in 2002. He became President in 2014 and President and CEO in 2018. Mr. Hillis continues to oversee hospital operations, including The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) survey processes for AdCare Hospital. He is a frequent presenter at conferences on issues related to substance use disorder treatment and meets regularly with legislative leaders, executive branch leaders, and representatives from managed care organizations to discuss issues surrounding substance use disorder treatment, managed care, finance, legal issues, and employment.
  • Dr. Patrice M. Muchowski
    Dr. Patrice M. MuchowskiSr. VP of Clinical Services
    Dr. Patrice M. Muchowski, Sr. Vice President of Clinical Services since 2018, and Vice President of Clinical Services since 1988, is also an associate in the University of Massachusetts Medical Schoolโ€™s Department of Psychiatry and a clinical instructor in Harvard Universityโ€™s Department of Psychology. Dr. Muchowski holds a doctor of science degree and a masterโ€™s of science degree from Boston University, in addition to the following professional certifications: National Certified Addiction Counselor (NAADAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders (APA).
  • Susan B. Hillis, LICSW, CADC-II, LADC-I
    Susan B. Hillis, LICSW, CADC-II, LADC-IVP of Clinical Services
    From 2006 to 2017, Susan Hillis served as Treatment Director. Prior leadership positions include Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services and Director of AdCare Outpatient Servicesโ€™ offices in Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Hillis received the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (MAADAC) 2015 Robert Logue Presidentโ€™s Award for her support of membership, as well as her dedication to substance use treatment, recovery, and professional credentialing in Massachusetts. A former Board Member and Chair of the Massachusetts Professional Recovery System (MPRS), she currently oversees clinical practicums for students in the Addiction Counselor Education (ACE) Program at AdCare, and provides clinical supervision for students in MSW Programs at a number of schools. Ms. Hillis presents frequently on substance-use related topics locally, regionally, and nationally. She holds a masterโ€™s degree in social work from Boston College, and an undergraduate degree in music therapy from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA.
  • Mohammad Alhabbal, MD
    Mohammad Alhabbal, MDMedical Director
    Dr. Alhabbal is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), as well as a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). A graduate of the Damascus University Medical School in Damascus, Syria, Dr. Alhabbal completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Hospitalist Division. Dr. Alhabbal is also a family practitioner at 200 Lincoln Street Primary Care in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Financial Details

  • Financing Available
  • https://adcare.com/admissions/#MainssvobForm

Rehabs 360 Guide

ABOUT ADCARE HOSPITAL

AdCare Hospital remains open and committed to providing critical addiction treatment during the Coronavirus pandemic. As per the updated CDC guidelines, patients who are vaccinated may not need to quarantine upon admissions. Those who are vaccinated against COVID-19 should bring their vaccination cards to the facility when they enter treatment. COVID-19 testing at AdCare Hospital remains available, and the facility is accepting both vaccinated and unvaccinated patients.

AdCare Hospital was founded in 1984 in response to demand for alcohol and drug treatment. Located just off Interstate 290, the Worcester branch of AdCare Hospital offers short-term inpatient rehab for adult men and women, along with outpatient programs (OP) and medically-monitored detox.

Following a merger in 2018, AdCare Hospital became part of American Addiction Centers.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

All clients receive a comprehensive medical history review, physical screening, and bio-behavioral assessment upon admission. During detox, clients receive 24-hour monitoring and daily medical rounds.

Since a stay here is intended only as a short-term measure, discharge planning begins when a resident is admitted. According to the facilityโ€™s website, there are two types of inpatient treatment: one that treats patients who have co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions, and another for individuals who either have no co-existing mental health conditions, or if they do, are more stable.

Treatment is individualized in both programs and consists of individual and group therapy, 12-step meetings, relapse prevention workshops, classes on self-help skills, educational sessions, and family education and counseling.

Outpatient services include individual, group, and family therapy, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) with both evening and daytime options, family support services, gender-specific groups, parenting groups, groups for young adults, and more. A family and friends meeting is held every fourth Wednesday of the month.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

The treatment team includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, clinicians, and case managers. In the state of Massachusetts, 97.2 percent of all substance abuse treatment facilities have continuing education requirements for staff. The 38 individuals polled by Rehabs.com to date gave largely favorable ratings for the facility's staff.

Staff Experience and Training: 4.2/5

ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES

The 114-bed hospital-based facility has a clinical setting, which was generally satisfying to the 38 Rehabs.com survey respondents to date.

Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 3.8/5

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

Reviews from more than 20 former clients surveyed by Rehabs.com to date indicated mixed feedback for AdCare. Complaints included the need for more treatment time as well as the need for more beds. Concerned alum S.M.M. wrote: "Alcohol detox fine...the people on drugs were moved on to rehab way to early in their detox stage and subsequently, MANY of them left AMA because they had to use."

Complaints also revolved around a lack of treatment options aside from 12-step meetings. Former client S.J. wrote: "Should have more books and other things to take the patients minds off the struggle," and another anonymous alum, despite praising the "great staff," listed "no extra things to do outside of treatment" as a facility weakness. While alumni tended to approve of counseling options, they were somewhat critical of the facility's outside communication and visitor policies and reported a lack of holistic offerings.

Counseling Options: 3.4/5
Connectivity/Visitor Policies: 2.8/5
Holistic Offerings: 2.3/5

On the positive side, alumni polled on facility strengths typically cited the staff. โ€œThe care and consideration of the staff made me at ease and very comdfortable they are right there to help in anyway,โ€ an anonymous alum shared in a representative positive review. Overall, the vast majority of alumni reported they'd strongly recommend the facility.

Likelihood to Recommend: 4.4/5

On CiteHealth, the sole review to date was provided by a former client who awarded the program four out of five stars overall.[1] "All in all a good experience during a tough time. Would recomend to others. Results are happening with thanks to Ad/Care," the anonymous reviewer wrote.

WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY

AdCare fared somewhat better with loves ones. Of the 14 friends and family surveyed by Rehabs.com to date regarding family participation, the majority were quite pleased. Praise for the center's staff and affordability were both common, and one anonymous loved one wrote, "I was impressed by the caring nature and knowledge of the entire staff." In general, echoing alumni opinions, those surveyed on the metric agreed that they would strongly recommend treatment at this center.

Family Participation: 4.4/5
Likelihood to Recommend: 4.4/5

The only common overall complaint from friends and family was overcrowding.

On Google reviews, the center has an average rating of 3.6 out of five stars from 38 reviewers, many of them dissatisfied loved ones.[2] Some family members expressed concern that their loved ones were not properly cared for before discharged.

FINANCING

AdCare accepts most private insurance plans and offers self-pay and payment plan options. Find out if your insurance covers some or all treatment costs. AdCare also accepts Medicare, placing it amongst the 54.1 percent of treatment centers in the state that accepts Medicare. In addition, CiteHealth reports that AdCare accepts Medicaid, military, and state insurance as well. The 38 Rehabs.com survey respondents to date polled on the matter expressed satisfaction with the facility's costs.

Affordability: 4.1/5

[1] https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/massachusetts/cities/worcester/adcare-hospital
[2] GoogleReviews

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Needs a group room on 4 east. I like the groups they run but I would like to have more groups. The counselor on 4 are amazing
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Everything about Adcare is all about RECOVERY โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉนโ€ฆ Starting with the transportation servicesโ€ฆ Great medication serviceโ€ฆ Clearly most of the staff has been schooled on the Concept of โ€œBedside Mannerโ€โ€ฆ Super Importantโ€ฆ some would even say VITAL especially in early RECOVERYโ€ฆ The counselor situation can be a little hit or miss but probably due To understaffing or whateverโ€ฆ There are some LEGENDS tho for sure such as LILLY and JOANNIE!!! Only suggestions would be introducing a simple โ€œWaiverโ€ system that could be signed by the client immediately after arrival stating that Adcare would NOT be responsible for any damage or lost electronics while admitted at hospitalโ€ฆ now while I agree that cell phones are a bad idea and were rightfully removed after Covid ended (data showed a dramatic hike in people leaving A.M.A. When allowed to have their phones)โ€ฆ However a tablet DRAMATICALLY helps ease the BOREDOM factor and the INSOMNIA factor which are BOTH Powerful Weopons that the โ€œDisease of Addictionโ€ utilizesโ€ฆ And lastly for people without tablets and for the EXACT same reasons I just mentioned PLEASE keep the TVs on all nightโ€ฆ.. THANK YOU ๐Ÿ™
Gary
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Not enough group time. No group room on my floor(4). Opposite of addiction is connection. I canโ€™t connect with other people on the floor. How can we learn from each other if we have no space to be together. We have a woman on the unit that is handicapped and needs to go to the third floorโ€ฆโ€ฆ We should have headphones for the tvโ€™s in the room. TVโ€™s face each other. Their should be a dayroom where we can all get together. The staff has been great. Itโ€™s just really being stuck in your room and not being able to get to know other clients and build a network. Thank you, Gary Cote
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The staff cares. The facility is clean. The nurses are knowledgeable. The counselors are helpful. I recommend AdCare.
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Great staff with a welcoming and comfortable environment. They even brought in a piece of cake for me on my birthday! Special shouts out to Emily, Lauren the case managers , all the nurses and especially Kelly , but most all of them went above and beyond and werenโ€™t strict which allowed us to prepare my aftercare smoothly and with no stress. This also applies to most of the people who hand out meds who will always medicate you adequately. I am so grateful for the caring environment where the staff treat you like human beings and have so much compassion and empathy. My only complaint is the staff were not on my level when it comes to playing corn-hole. I really didnโ€™t enjoy embarrassing them when it comes to throwing bean bags. (Lol)

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