St. Gregory Recovery Center

What St. Gregory Recovery Center does

St. Gregory Recovery Center is a privately held, for-profit behavioral healthcare operator headquartered in Bayard, Iowa, operating as a subsidiary of Summit Behavioral Healthcare (Summit BHC). Founded in 2005, the company runs a 50-bed dual-diagnosis residential addiction treatment facility and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) satellite office in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its core offering, the trademarked St. Gregory Recovery Program©, is a non-12-step, empowerment-based clinical protocol built on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral modification training, and life-skills exercises, intentionally designed as a longer-duration alternative to the standard 28-day model. The clinical stack is augmented by adjunct modalities including equine therapy, faith-based therapy, SMART Recovery facilitation, and a Holistic Treatment Program, with outcomes measured through a partnership with Trac9 Informatics using validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5).

The company addresses three primary customer segments: adults 18+ with substance use disorders (including dual diagnosis), veterans and first responders served through the Tactical Recovery Program launched in July 2024, and families of individuals in recovery. Revenue is generated per patient episode through fee-for-service clinical delivery, with billing routed through commercial insurance networks (Aetna, Wellmark BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UHC, Tricare, and the VA Community Care Network); Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted. Go-to-market is field-driven and community-based, anchored on a 24/7 admissions call center, insurance verification workflows, professional referral channels, and dedicated community outreach led by a Market Director. The operation is CARF-accredited (three-year, highest tier), HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant, and supports alumni engagement through the CaredFor mobile platform.

Name

St. Gregory Recovery Center

Legal name

St Gregory Recovery Center

Website

https://stgregoryctr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Gregory Recovery Center is a private, Iowa-based behavioral healthcare provider operating a 50-bed residential dual-diagnosis addiction treatment facility and outpatient IOP, delivering a proprietary non-12-step, CBT-based recovery program to adults, veterans/first responders, and families, reimbursed primarily through commercial insurance and VA benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Residential rehabilitation
• Outpatient treatment programs
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Veterans substance abuse care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing addiction treatment services including residential treatment, detox, outpatient programs, and therapy. Most private insurance policies accepted. Clients pay deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket expenses.
2. Patient Payments: Online bill pay through Patient Notebook platform for client account payments including deductibles and co-pays. HSA/FSA cards, debit cards, credit cards, and valid checks accepted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Gregory Recovery Center delivers residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment from a 50-bed dual diagnosis facility in Bayard, Iowa, supplemented by an IOP office in West Des Moines. The portfolio includes medical detox, residential care, intensive outpatient programming, family programming, alumni support, and a specialized Tactical Recovery track for veterans and first responders, all built on a non-12-step, empowerment-based, evidence-based clinical model.

Product overview

St. Gregory Recovery Center operates a single-site residential addiction treatment facility in Bayard, Iowa, offering a portfolio of interconnected clinical programs centered on its core 50-bed residential program. The treatment approach is non-12-step and empowerment-based, utilizing evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavior modification training, and life-skills exercises. The portfolio is structured around the residential program as the primary offering, supplemented by medical detox services (partnered with local hospital), an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at a Des Moines satellite office, and specialized track modules including the Tactical Recovery Veterans Program, Holistic Treatment Program, Family Program, Equine Therapy, SMART Recovery, Faith-Based Therapy, and Behavioral Modification Therapy. Post-treatment alumni support is provided through the CaredFor app and Alumni Program. Treatment outcomes are measured using the Trac9 clinical evaluation platform. The organization accepts most commercial insurance including Aetna and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tactical Recovery: Specialized mental health and substance use disorder program for veterans and first responders launched in July 2024
• CaredFor App

Products and services

• Residential Addiction Treatment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in depression symptoms (PHQ-9) within first four weeks of treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Trac9 InformaticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Trac9 Informatics for clinical evaluation and outcome assessments. Trac9 provides scientifically validated weekly assessments measuring depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), and trauma/PTSD (PCL-5) symptoms. Post-treatment monthly assessments continue for 12 months. Data helps assign counselors, create individualized treatment plans, advocate with insurance companies, and measure program effectiveness.
• Patient NotebooksupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online bill pay platform integrated into the St. Gregory website. Allows clients to securely log in and make payments 24/7 using their Account Number and Statement ID.
• Summit BHC (Parent Company)coreOthersSummit Behavioral Healthcare operates the stgregoryctr.com website and provides various services to clients including hospitalization, inpatient treatment, detoxification programs, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs. Privacy practices governed by Summit BHC Privacy Policy.
• PsychArmorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychArmor training leveraged for the Tactical Recovery veteran program. Training ensures staff deliver culturally competent and trauma-informed care tailored to veterans and first responders.
• TricarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRICARE accepted as insurance provider, allowing military personnel and their families to access St. Gregory's treatment services through their military healthcare benefits.
• VA Community Care Network (CCN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSt. Gregory has been approved to accept VA Health benefits through the Community Care Network, allowing veterans to utilize community partners outside the VA system. Enables veterans with VA coverage to access specialized treatment.
• Insurance Partners (Aetna, Wellmark BCBS, Cigna, Optum, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network agreements with major insurance providers including Aetna, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medical Associates, Mines & Associates, Optum (UHC/UBH/UMR), Preferred Health Choices, and Provider Network of America (PNOA). Allows insured individuals to access treatment with covered benefits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Summit Behavioral Healthcare (Summit BHC): Parent company of St. Gregory Recovery Center. Operates a portfolio of inpatient/residential behavioral health and SUD treatment facilities across multiple states; directly comparable operating model and scale.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: One of the largest nonprofit residential SUD treatment operators in the U.S.; comparable 12-step and non-12-step programming, dual-diagnosis care, CARF-accredited facilities, and evidence-based outcome tracking.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Long-standing private, nonprofit residential SUD and co-occurring disorders treatment provider with multiple locations; comparable residential bed model, family programs, and clinical measurement practices.
• American Addiction Centers (AAC): Large publicly traded addiction treatment chain operating residential and outpatient facilities nationwide; directly comparable service mix (detox, residential, IOP) and CARF accreditation footprint.

Direct peers

• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Private nonprofit residential SUD treatment provider on the East Coast; similar dual-diagnosis programming, length-of-stay flexibility, and evidence-based therapeutic approach; main competitor for out-of-state referrals.
• Origins Behavioral HealthCare: Florida-based residential SUD treatment provider with IOP and family programs; comparable non-12-step and CBT-anchored methodologies serving a similar commercial-insurance patient mix.
• Cornerstone of Recovery: Tennessee-based residential and IOP addiction treatment provider; comparable evidence-based curricula, dual-diagnosis capability, and similar bed-count scale to St. Gregory's flagship.
• Lakeview Health: Jacksonville-area residential SUD and co-occurring disorders treatment provider with comparable gender-specific programming, dual-diagnosis focus, and commercial insurance coverage approach.
• River Oaks Treatment Center: Florida-based residential SUD treatment facility within a larger national addiction provider network; directly comparable detox, residential, IOP continuum and insurance verification-driven admissions motion.

Others

• SMART Recovery: National nonprofit self-help program using CBT and REBT for substance use recovery. St. Gregory hosts SMART Recovery meetings and incorporates the program into its non-12-step treatment modality, making it an ecosystem partner/adjacent offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stgregoryrecoverycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-gregory-center
• Xx.com/stgregorycenter

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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