Residential Treatment in Louisville, KY
Residential treatment is 24/7 supervised care in a structured, sober environment.
Residential is typically covered by Kentucky Medicaid.
Kentucky Medicaid plans typically cover residential substance use treatment based on medical-necessity determination using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Both Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted — neither undercuts the other. Self-pay is an option. Prior authorization with concurrent review is typical. Coverage check happens on the call.
Aetna Better Health
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View plan → Kentucky Medicaid planPassport
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View plan → Kentucky Medicaid planUnitedHealthcare Community Plan
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View plan →Coverage is determined by medical necessity using ASAM criteria. Call admissions — coverage check happens on the call.
Patients who benefit from residential.
24-hour residential treatment, accredited by The Joint Commission.
- Completed detox and need continued 24/7 structure
- Unstable home environment, or outpatient care that didn't hold
- Co-occurring mental health conditions requiring integrated care
- High relapse risk or lost tolerance from recent detox
A typical day combines individual therapy, group therapy (CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), relapse prevention, process groups), psychoeducation, medication management, recreational/wellness activities (yoga, art, fitness), and structured meals and rest. Patients also meet with the medical team throughout the stay.
Duration: Determined by medical necessity · 24/7 nursing support with structured programming
Kentucky's Medicaid 1115 demonstration waiver allows Medicaid to pay for residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in IMD-sized (institution for mental disease) facilities, making residential care accessible to Medicaid members statewide.
Where care goes next.
Recovery isn't one size fits all. Golden Grove offers residential care, with medication-assisted treatment and care for co-occurring conditions.
What people ask about residential.
What is residential addiction treatment in Louisville, and who is it for?
Residential treatment is 24/7 care in a structured, sober setting. It's the level of care for people who need round-the-clock stability after detox, whose home isn't safe for early recovery, or whose earlier outpatient attempts didn't hold. At Golden Grove in Louisville, the medical, psychological and social sides of addiction are treated in one place rather than across a referral chain.
Who needs residential care instead of a lower level of care?
Residential care fits when someone needs the protection of a structured environment: after completing detox, when a home environment is unstable, when co-occurring mental health conditions need integrated care, or when relapse risk is high, including the lost tolerance that follows a recent detox. It is the standard of care for people who are not yet ready to recover safely at home.
How long is residential treatment?
There is no fixed length. A residential stay is determined by medical necessity, using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, and reviewed as you progress, so the length reflects where you actually are in recovery rather than a set number of days.
What does a day in residential treatment look like?
A typical day combines individual therapy, group therapy (including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, relapse prevention, and process groups), psychoeducation, medication management, and wellness activities like yoga, art, and fitness, with structured meals and rest. You will also meet with the medical team through the stay.
Does residential include care for co-occurring mental health conditions and MAT?
Yes. Golden Grove treats co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use from the start, rather than referring them out, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available inside residential care where it's clinically indicated. Care for co-occurring conditions and MAT are part of the residential program, not add-ons.
Is residential treatment covered by Kentucky Medicaid or commercial insurance in Louisville?
Golden Grove accepts Kentucky Medicaid through Passport by Molina, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky. Kentucky's 1115 waiver lets Medicaid pay for residential substance use treatment at licensed treatment centers in Kentucky. Coverage depends on your specific plan — have your member ID ready and admissions will verify your benefits before admission.
Common questions.
Is there residential addiction treatment in Louisville, KY?
Yes. Golden Grove Recovery provides residential treatment in Louisville for men and women, with 24/7 nursing support.
What happens in residential treatment?
Individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, family involvement, medication management including MAT where indicated, and integrated care for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Do I need detox before residential?
Many people start with medical detox and step into residential care once they are medically stable. Detox is the step before residential.
How long will I stay?
Length is determined by medical necessity using ASAM criteria and reviewed as you progress, not set to a fixed number of days.
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover residential treatment?
Yes. Golden Grove accepts Kentucky Medicaid through Passport by Molina, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky. Both Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted — neither undercuts the other. Coverage check happens on the call.
Is transportation available?
If getting here is the barrier, we help arrange transportation.
Discuss residential with admissions.
Admissions answers 24/7. Golden Grove accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Coverage check happens on the call.