Windward Way Recovery

What Windward Way Recovery does

Windward Way Recovery is a private, for-profit substance use disorder treatment facility headquartered at 3822 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, California, serving adult men and women struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Founded in 2008 and operating as a single-site clinical service provider with 101-250 employees, the company delivers a full continuum of care organized around five clinical phases: medically supervised detox (alcohol, drug, prescription drug, and illicit substance detoxification), inpatient residential treatment (typically 90 days), intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs (IOP/PHP), women-specific trauma-informed programming, and family therapy and 12-month post-treatment alumni aftercare. Treatment incorporates more than 20 modalities including CBT, EMDR, 12-step facilitation, contingency management, holistic approaches (yoga, meditation, acupuncture), and dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health conditions. The underlying technology is not proprietary; the asset is the licensed clinical operation itself, supported by dual accreditation from The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval) and CARF, California DHCS licensure (program IDs 300394JP-PP through 6/30/2027), and LegitScript certification.

The business model is a fee-for-service healthcare model monetized through three revenue streams: insurance reimbursement (private employer-sponsored, marketplace, and Medicaid managed care plans cover most of the patient base), private/self-pay for under- or uninsured patients (with available financing plans), and limited state-funded slots through California Department of Healthcare Services programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by level of care and length of stay; a free 15-minute clinical assessment is offered as the front-end intake. The go-to-market is sales-led and inbound: a 24/7 admissions helpline with dedicated admissions coordinators, online insurance verification forms, content marketing through an educational blog, social media presence across five platforms, and a professional referral network targeting clinicians, physicians, and intervention specialists. The company reports strong patient satisfaction metrics (4.8-star Google rating over 524 reviews, 94% alumni satisfaction rate) and claims a 20% higher five-year drug-free success rate versus national benchmarks for clients with no prior treatment.

Windward Way operates exclusively in Southern California with no disclosed multi-state footprint. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, no mergers or acquisitions, and no parent-subsidiary relationships; ownership and control structure are not publicly documented. The senior team consists of Founder and CEO Jeremy Broderick, CFO Bruce Nelson, and COO Jesse Kellert. The company is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.

Name

Windward Way Recovery

Legal name

Windward Way Recovery

Website

https://windwardway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Windward Way Recovery is a private, single-site addiction treatment facility in Newport Beach, California that delivers medically supervised detox, 90-day residential rehab, outpatient programs, women-specific trauma-informed care, family therapy, and 12-month alumni aftercare to adults with substance use disorders, billing through insurance reimbursement, self-pay, and limited state-funded slots.

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-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance abuse rehab
• Medically supervised detox
• Residential inpatient rehab
• Dual diagnosis treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-based treatment services: Revenue generated through private insurance reimbursement for medically supervised detox, inpatient residential treatment, and outpatient programs. Accepts most types of private insurance including employer-sponsored plans, Covered California marketplace plans, and Medicaid managed care.
2. Private pay / Self-pay: Out-of-pocket payment for individuals without insurance coverage or with insufficient benefits. Multiple payment options and financing plans available.
3. State-funded programs: Limited capacity for state-funded treatment slots through California Department of Healthcare Services programs for low-income individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Windward Way Recovery delivers a clinically supervised, multi-phase addiction treatment program covering medically supervised detox, residential inpatient rehabilitation (typically 90 days), outpatient programs (IOP/PHP), women-specific trauma-informed care, family therapy, and up to 12 months of aftercare support. Services are delivered in-person at its Newport Beach, California facility using therapeutic modalities such as CBT, EMDR, 12-step facilitation, contingency management, and holistic practices including yoga, meditation, and acupuncture, with treatment plans customized to each client.

Product overview

Windward Way Recovery is a full-service substance abuse treatment facility offering a comprehensive continuum of care for drug and alcohol addiction. The company operates a modular service portfolio consisting of: medically supervised Detox Center (comprising Alcohol Detox, Drug Detox, Prescription Drug Detox, and Substance Detox sub-services), residential Inpatient Rehab (including Alcohol Rehab, Drug Rehab, Prescription Drug Rehab, and Substance Abuse Rehab programs), and Outpatient Rehab as a step-down service. Specialized offerings include a Women-Specific Treatment Program with gender-targeted approaches and trauma-informed care. The treatment ecosystem includes intake services (First Step Assessment), core therapeutic programs (Core Residential Treatment), family support services, and extensive aftercare (Post-Treatment Support and Transition/Case Management). The company provides over 20 therapeutic modalities including group therapy, individual therapy, CBT, EMDR, trauma therapy, holistic approaches (yoga, meditation, acupuncture), and 12-step programs. Treatment protocols are individualized and typically span 90 days for residential care, with aftercare support extending up to 12 months post-graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Detox Center Medically supervised detoxification program providing 24/7 round-the-clock supervision from doctors and clinicians for safe withdrawal management from drugs and alcohol.
• Alcohol Detox Specialized detox program for alcohol withdrawal, addressing both alcohol dependence and polysubstance abuse with clinically supervised protocols.
• Drug Detox Comprehensive drug detox program addressing various substance addictions including heroin, opioids, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines with medically assisted withdrawal management.
• Prescription Drug Detox Detoxification program specifically designed for prescription drug dependencies including opioids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and barbiturates.
• Substance Detox Detox program for illicit substances including cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, PCP, marijuana, and synthetic cannabinoids.
• Alcohol Rehab Inpatient alcohol addiction treatment program providing structured care, individual therapy, and skills development for long-term sobriety from alcohol addiction.
• Drug Rehab Comprehensive residential drug rehabilitation program for substance abuse including illicit drugs and prescription medications, featuring personalized treatment plans.
• Prescription Drug Rehab Specialized treatment program for prescription medication addiction including painkillers, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and sleeping aids.
• Substance Abuse Rehab Treatment program addressing addiction to illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, PCP, and synthetic drugs.
• Women-Specific Treatment Program Gender-specific addiction treatment program for women providing a safe, nurturing environment with trauma-informed care and specialized therapies addressing co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Outpatient Rehab Program Part-time addiction treatment allowing patients to live at home while attending therapy sessions multiple times per week, providing flexible recovery support.
• Family Support Program Family counseling and support services including family therapy sessions, education about addiction recovery, and weekly phone updates from certified counselors.
• Post-Treatment Support Aftercare and alumni program providing ongoing case management, outpatient groups, accountability support for up to 12 months post-graduation, and weekly alumni meetings.
• First Step Assessment Initial clinical assessment and intervention planning service to determine appropriate treatment pathways and detox requirements.
• Core Residential Treatment Program Primary 90-day residential addiction treatment providing structured step-down care with comprehensive therapeutic modalities including 12-step facilitation, CBT, and contingency management.
• Transition/Case Management Ongoing case management and outpatient services supporting reintegration into society with recovery groups, individual therapy, and family support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% satisfaction rate among alumni based on successful time and treatments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Method Wellness: Southern California (San Clemente/Orange County) dual-diagnosis addiction treatment center offering detox, residential, outpatient, and family programs. Comparable continuum of care, dual diagnosis focus, and SoCal private-pay/insurance mix.
• Cornerstone of Southern California: Orange County-based addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment center offering detox, residential, and outpatient services. Direct geographic and service-line competitor in the same SoCal market.
• American Addiction Centers: Largest publicly listed addiction treatment operator with multiple residential and outpatient facilities across the US. Directly comparable to Windward Way in service mix (detox, residential, outpatient, aftercare), target demographic, and insurance-based revenue model.
• Beach House Center for Recovery: California-based (and Florida) residential addiction treatment center with detox, inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services targeting adults with substance use disorders. Directly comparable in geography, service portfolio, and patient demographic to Windward Way.
• Monarch Shores Recovery: Southern California addiction treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs for drug and alcohol addiction. Operates in the same Orange County-adjacent geography with overlapping referral sources and similar insurance-based admissions model.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state addiction treatment provider focused on outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Comparable in patient demographic and insurance-based model, though primarily outpatient versus Windward Way's residential-heavy mix.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-site addiction treatment provider offering medically supervised detox, inpatient residential, outpatient, and family programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable operating model, payer mix, and accreditation standards.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest US nonprofit addiction treatment provider with multiple residential and outpatient sites nationally. Comparable in full continuum of care and clinical reputation, but operates at much larger scale and as a nonprofit with broader funding base.
• Acadia Healthcare: Public behavioral healthcare company operating psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities nationwide. Overlaps with Windward Way's substance use treatment vertical but is far larger and includes acute psychiatric hospital services.

Regional players

• Sierra Tucson: Arizona-based residential and outpatient addiction treatment facility with similar dual diagnosis focus and accreditation profile. Comparable in service model and patient demographic but operates in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Windward_Way
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/windwardwayrecovery
• Facebookfacebook.com/windwardway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windward-way-recovery
• Instagraminstagram.com/windwardway

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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