Rio Vista Behavioral Health

What Rio Vista Behavioral Health does

Rio Vista Behavioral Health is a private, for-profit psychiatric hospital headquartered at 1390 Northwestern Dr., El Paso, Texas, operating 24/7 with walk-in admissions and serving adults aged 18 and older plus adolescents aged 11 to 17 across western Texas and southern New Mexico. Founded in 2019 and staffed by 101–250 employees, the facility treats high-acuity presentations including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, psychotic and schizoaffective disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, with co-occurring chemical dependency addressed as a secondary concern.

The service portfolio comprises three core lines — Adolescent Inpatient, Adult Inpatient, and Outpatient — supplemented by four specialty tracks: the S.T.A.R. Program for active-duty military and veterans (PTSD and service-related behavioral health), the PRISM Program, a Specialty Unit for complex cases, and the Women's Wellness Program. Clinical delivery blends evidence-based modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy) with holistic adjuncts (art therapy, recreational therapy), and each patient receives an individualized plan coordinated with family and external providers. Admissions are routed through phone intake (844-254-2192), walk-ins, or a confidential online assessment.

Revenue accrues principally through insurance reimbursement, with the hospital in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, supported by insurance network referrals and community healthcare provider referrals, with free insurance verification positioned as a primary conversion mechanism. A careers portal hosted at acadiacareers.com and an online bill-pay subdomain at acadiariovista.personapay.com indicate an operational relationship with Acadia Healthcare, although the source material explicitly notes that ownership and corporate structure are not formally disclosed.

Name

Rio Vista Behavioral Health

Legal name

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital

Website

https://riovistabh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rio Vista Behavioral Health is a private psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, providing acute inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment for adults and adolescents. Specialty programs serve military personnel and women; revenue is generated primarily through in-network billing with major commercial and government insurance carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inpatient Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (6222), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Addiction treatment services
• Outpatient mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Psychiatric Services: Revenue generated from acute inpatient mental health treatment services for adults and adolescents. Services include 24/7 supervision, individualized care planning, and a full spectrum of therapeutic interventions. Payment is primarily through insurance billing (in-network with major carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare) and potentially out-of-pocket arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rio Vista Behavioral Health operates an inpatient psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas providing acute mental health and addiction treatment for adults and adolescents (ages 11-17). The hospital delivers 24/7 supervised care using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, art therapy, and recreational therapy, alongside specialty programs for military personnel (S.T.A.R. Program), women (Women's Wellness Program), and other targeted populations. Services are billed through major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare.

Product overview

Rio Vista Behavioral Health operates as a premier mental health hospital providing a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and adolescents in the El Paso, Texas area. The portfolio includes three core service lines (Adolescent Inpatient, Adult Inpatient, and Outpatient Programs) supplemented by four specialty programs (S.T.A.R. Military Program, PRISM Program, Specialty Unit, and Women's Wellness Program). The facility treats mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and others) and addiction as a secondary concern. Treatment incorporates evidence-based therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, art therapy, and recreational therapy. Each patient receives individualized treatment planning with ongoing recovery support, delivered in an acute inpatient setting with 24/7 supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S.T.A.R. Program: Military-focused program for service members and veterans
• PRISM Program
• Women's Wellness Program

Products and services

• Adolescent Inpatient Program Inpatient psychiatric services for adolescents ages 11-17 struggling with mental health disorders and addiction, offering 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a safe, supervised environment.
• Adult Inpatient Program
• Outpatient Program
• S.T.A.R. Program
• PRISM Program
• Specialty Unit
• Women's Wellness Program
• Mental Health Treatment Services
• Addiction Treatment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful patient outcomes in mental health recovery and addiction recovery as measured by 2025 Outcomes report

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AetnaminorOthersIn-network insurance provider relationship enabling Aetna members to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldminorOthersIn-network insurance provider relationship enabling Blue Cross Blue Shield members to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• CignaminorOthersIn-network insurance provider relationship enabling Cigna members to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorOthersIn-network insurance provider relationship enabling Kaiser Permanente members to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• MedicaidminorOthersGovernment insurance program partnership enabling Medicaid recipients to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• MedicareminorOthersGovernment insurance program partnership enabling Medicare recipients to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health with covered benefits.
• TricareminorOthersMilitary health insurance program partnership (Tricare) enabling active duty military personnel and veterans to access behavioral health services at Rio Vista Behavioral Health, supporting the hospital's S.T.A.R. Program for military personnel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rogers Behavioral Health: Rogers Behavioral Health operates specialty inpatient and residential behavioral health facilities with strong specialty programs including OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders. Comparable as a specialty-focused behavioral health provider with differentiated programming similar to Rio Vista's PRISM and Women's Wellness.
• Millwood Hospital: Millwood Hospital is a behavioral health facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents, and children. Directly comparable as a Texas acute inpatient psychiatric hospital with similar program structures.
• Wellbridge Healthcare: Wellbridge Healthcare operates inpatient behavioral health hospitals in Texas providing acute psychiatric care. Comparable as a Texas regional inpatient behavioral health operator with similar acuity, program, and payer mix.
• Mesa Springs Behavioral Health: Mesa Springs operates inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services in Texas. Directly comparable as a Texas-based behavioral health hospital providing acute psychiatric care to adults and adolescents.
• Oceans Behavioral Health: Oceans Behavioral Health operates inpatient psychiatric hospitals across Louisiana, Texas, and other states serving older adults and general adult populations. Comparable as a regional acute inpatient psychiatric operator with similar geographic positioning in the southern US.
• Sun Behavioral Health: Sun Behavioral Health operates inpatient psychiatric hospitals in multiple US states with a focus on acute mental health and substance abuse treatment. Comparable as a regional acute care behavioral health hospital operator with similar service line breadth.
• Hickory Trail Hospital: Hickory Trail Hospital is a Texas-based inpatient behavioral health hospital serving adolescents, adults, and seniors with psychiatric and substance abuse services. Highly comparable as a regional Texas acute psychiatric inpatient facility with similar specialty programs and payer mix.
• Perimeter Behavioral Health: Perimeter Behavioral Health operates multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals across the central and southern US treating children, adolescents, and adults. Comparable as a multi-site regional behavioral health operator with acute inpatient focus.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services (UHS) Behavioral Health: UHS operates one of the largest networks of inpatient behavioral health facilities in the US through its Behavioral Health segment. Comparable as a multi-state operator providing acute psychiatric inpatient care across adult and adolescent populations with similar acuity profiles.
• Acadia Healthcare: Acadia Healthcare is one of the largest US behavioral health operators with ~250 facilities. Rio Vista's careers and billing infrastructure are hosted on Acadia domains, suggesting direct affiliation; Acadia's broader scale, managed care contracts, and clinical protocols make it the most strategically comparable entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/riovistabh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riovistabh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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