Accreditations & licensing
Quality in addiction treatment is measurable — through state licensing, third-party accreditation, and outcomes reporting. Golden Grove Recovery is preparing to open with the accreditations that Kentucky Medicaid and commercial insurers require, plus voluntary accreditations that reflect industry-leading standards.
Pre-opening
Golden Grove Recovery is in pre-opening setup. Accreditations and state licensing are being pursued in parallel with facility readiness. We will publish each accreditation here as it is awarded.
Accreditations we are pursuing
Kentucky DBHDID
State SUD treatment facility license issued by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
The Joint Commission
Behavioral Health Care accreditation — a leading independent quality standard.
CARF International
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accreditation for SUD programs.
LegitScript Certified Treatment
Third-party verification for ethical advertising and operations.
Kentucky Recovery Network
Participation in Kentucky's recovery support infrastructure.
Accreditation is a quality signal
Accreditation isn't paperwork — it's a third-party validation that a treatment facility meets industry standards for clinical quality, patient safety, ethical marketing, and outcomes reporting. Kentucky Medicaid plans and commercial carriers require state licensing and typically also require Joint Commission or CARF accreditation for in-network status. Patients should expect any facility they consider to be accredited and licensed.
Questions about our accreditations?
Call admissions for current status on any specific accreditation or licensing question.