Recovery First

What Recovery First does

Recovery First Treatment Center is a for-profit substance use disorder treatment facility headquartered at 4110 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, Florida, operating as part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) nationwide network. It provides a full continuum of care including medical detox, inpatient rehabilitation, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient programs, telehealth services, and aftercare planning, and treats co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Specialized programming is offered for veterans and first responders, impaired healthcare professionals, and families of addicted individuals. The clinical staff, reported at 11–50 employees overall, includes physicians, 20+ nurses, 15+ counselors, and case managers with 600+ combined years of addiction-treatment experience, and the facility has reportedly treated more than 11,000 patients over its operating history.

The underlying technology is a clinical-protocol stack rather than a software platform: evidence-based modalities such as medical detox with medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and contingency management, delivered through supervised inpatient, structured outpatient, and remote telehealth channels. Differentiating operational features include a 90-Day Brand Promise (complimentary 30 days of treatment if a completing patient relapses), small personalized group sizes, and substance-specific SEO/educational content. The facility holds Joint Commission National Quality Approval, a BBB A+ rating, LegitScript certification, NAATP membership, and was named a Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces in 2024.

The business model is overwhelmingly insurance-reimbursement driven, with in-network status across major commercial and behavioral-health payers (Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, BCBS, Humana, TRICARE, Ambetter, Carelon, Kaiser, Oscar, Magellan, Molina, First Health) plus the VA Community Care Network; the company explicitly states it is not in-network with Medicare or Medicaid. Self-pay and financing options are offered as a secondary stream. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer: 24/7 phone and text admissions navigators (many in recovery themselves), online insurance verification forms, same-day admissions, and travel coordination drive conversion from awareness to intake.

Name

Recovery First

Legal name

American Addiction Centers

Website

https://recoveryfirst.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recovery First is a Hollywood, Florida-based substance use disorder treatment facility within the American Addiction Centers network, offering medical detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient, telehealth, and aftercare for adults with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. It accepts most commercial insurance and VA Community Care, and serves specialized cohorts including veterans, first responders, and impaired professionals.

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), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

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
• Substance abuse rehab
• Medical detoxification
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Outpatient treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Based Treatment Revenue: Recovery First generates the majority of revenue through insurance reimbursements. The facility accepts most commercial (private non-government) insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, TRICARE, Ambetter, Carelon, Kaiser, Oscar Health, Magellan, Molina, First Health, and many others. Treatment costs may be covered partially or fully depending on the patient's policy, copay, and deductible.
2. Self-Pay Treatment: For patients without insurance coverage, Recovery First offers self-pay options including financing arrangements and flexible payment plans. The organization states they will work with patients to determine the best options suitable for their needs, believing everyone who needs treatment should be able to access it.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recovery First is an addiction treatment center in Hollywood, Florida that provides substance use disorder treatment through medical detoxification, inpatient/residential rehabilitation, and outpatient programs. The facility is part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) network and serves individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol addiction through clinically-supervised, evidence-based care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Detoxification Medically supervised detoxification program for individuals withdrawing from drugs or alcohol, providing 24/7 clinical monitoring and medication-assisted management of withdrawal symptoms as the first step in the recovery continuum.
• Inpatient/Residential Rehabilitation Residential treatment program where patients live on-site at the Hollywood, FL facility while receiving intensive, structured therapy, counseling, and 24-hour clinical support for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Outpatient Treatment Programs Outpatient programs including Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) that allow patients to live at home while attending scheduled therapy sessions, group counseling, and clinical appointments for ongoing substance use treatment.
• Aftercare and Alumni Programs Continuing care and alumni support services for individuals who have completed higher levels of care, providing relapse prevention, peer support, and ongoing recovery resources to support long-term sobriety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ patients treated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• American Addiction Centers (AAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery First is part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) network, a nationwide treatment provider with multiple facilities across the United States. This affiliation provides access to shared resources, treatment protocols, and a broader network of care across different states and treatment programs.
• AetnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center. Patients with Aetna coverage may have addiction treatment partially or fully covered under their health plan.
• CignacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment services.
• United Healthcare / OptumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment coverage.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider including Blue Shield Blue Cross and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center.
• HumanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment services.
• TRICAREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRICARE East coverage accepted at Recovery First for military family members and retirees seeking addiction treatment.
• VA Community CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans Affairs Community Care Network provider, allowing eligible veterans to access addiction treatment through VA benefits under the MISSION Act.
• AmbettermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment coverage.
• Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network behavioral health insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction and mental health treatment.
• KaisermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment services.
• Oscar HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment coverage.
• Magellan HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network behavioral health insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center.
• Molina HealthcaremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment services.
• First Health NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network insurance provider accepted at Recovery First Treatment Center for addiction treatment coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Talbott Recovery: Atlanta-based addiction treatment provider specializing in impaired-professionals programs and co-occurring disorders — directly comparable niche overlap with Recovery First's healthcare-professional and dual-diagnosis offerings.
• Cirque Lodge: Utah-based residential addiction treatment operator offering medically supervised detox, inpatient, and aftercare with a premium, high-touch clinical model — closely comparable to Recovery First on clinical depth and continuum of care.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Residential and outpatient addiction treatment operator offering a full continuum of care including medical detox, inpatient, and aftercare with strong commercial-insurance mix — directly comparable to Recovery First's service stack and GTM.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Pennsylvania-based, nationally recognized addiction treatment operator offering detox, inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs including impaired-professionals tracks — closely comparable to Recovery First on clinical model and niche specialization.
• Banyan Treatment Center: Multi-state residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider with insurance-based billing, medical detox, and PHP/IOP levels of care — directly comparable commercial-rehab model with similar South Florida presence.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit operator of residential and outpatient addiction treatment programs with Joint Commission accreditation and a multi-site continuum-of-care model directly comparable to Recovery First's clinical and accreditation profile.
• The Recovery Village: Multi-site addiction treatment network offering detox, inpatient, outpatient and telehealth with insurance-based billing and a strong digital marketing funnel — directly comparable to Recovery First on channels, levels of care, and payer mix.

Regional players

• Lakeview Health: Jacksonville, FL-based residential addiction treatment provider with co-occurring disorder programs and commercial-insurance contracts — comparable on clinical model and Florida market, though operating in a different sub-region.
• Next Generation Village: Florida-based residential addiction treatment facility serving young adults, with detox and inpatient programming and commercial insurance relationships — directly comparable Florida rehab operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Recovery Centers of America: East Coast multi-site addiction treatment network with inpatient, detox, and outpatient services built around insurance-based admissions — broader footprint and scale than Recovery First, with directly overlapping clinical model and GTM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RecoveryFirstTreatmentCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-addiction-centers
• Xx.com/recoveryflorida

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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