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Cliffside Malibu

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Cliffside Malibu
Legal namestring
Discovery Addiction Services
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2005
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMalibu, United States
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Malibu
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United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices5 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
luxury addiction treatment, residential rehabilitation services, substance use disorder care, medical detox programs, co-occurring disorder treatment
Industry4 codes
1Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)
CodeHLAFACAEPrimaryYes
2Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services
CodeHLAFACANPrimaryNo
3Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services
CodeBPAGAEAOPrimaryNo
4Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management)
CodeTHAGAMAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities62322
  • Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities623220
  • Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals622210
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities8050
  • Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities8051
Product category
Addiction Treatment Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Insurance Payments
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Accepts most insurance policies as an in-network or out-of-network provider for many commercial insurance carriers including Blue Cross of CA, Multi-Plan, Tricare West, Carelon, and HMC. Does not accept government-sponsored plans (Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal).

discoveryaddictionservices.com
2Private Pay
TypeOne Time License
Description

Accepts private payments for additional convenience. Methods include cash, debit card, Visa, Master Card, American Express, and bank transfers.

discoveryaddictionservices.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Pricing details2 tiers
1Premier Program - Enhanced luxury services with 3 therapy sessions/week plus premium amenities
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Includes 3 individual therapy sessions/week, 1 family session/week, minimum 2 psychiatrist/addictionologist sessions during detox, daily primary care physician sessions during detox, up to 1.5 hours/week of individual CADC counseling and case management, 2 massages/week, 1 onsite group acupuncture/week, 2-3 group personal training sessions/week, soundbath, breathworks and meditation

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2Classic Program - Core treatment services with 2 therapy sessions/week
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Includes 2 individual therapy sessions/week (1 individual + 1 family session as clinically indicated), 0.5-1 hour/week of individual CADC case management, 2-3 group yoga classes/week, gym access, meditation

discoveryaddictionservices.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Discovery365
Description

An exclusive app using breakthrough AI technology to intervene when patients need additional support during the first year post-treatment.

discoveryaddictionservices.com
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Core offering1 text field

Cliffside Malibu operates a luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, providing medically supervised detox, individualized therapy (CBT, DBT, CPT), and measurement-based care for alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment is delivered through tiered Premier and Classic programs, with ongoing post-treatment support via the Discovery for Life alumni program and the Discovery365 AI-powered mobile app.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 99% of patients can identify triggers and know when to ask for help
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Cliffside Malibu operates as a luxury addiction treatment center with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Cliffside Malibu residential treatment center, which provides measurement-based care for alcohol and drug addiction in Malibu, California. Treatment is delivered through two program tiers: the Premier Program (premium tier with 3 therapy sessions weekly, 2 massages per week, acupuncture, and personal training) and the Classic Program (foundational tier with 2 therapy sessions weekly, yoga, and gym access). Both programs are built on the Stages of Change model and include detox services. Post-treatment, patients receive ongoing support through the Discovery for Life™ program, which includes the Discovery365™ AI-powered mobile app providing real-time intervention support during the first year after treatment.

Product and service2 records
1Cliffside Malibu Residential Addiction Treatment
CategoryAddiction Treatment Services
Description

Luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, providing measurement-based alcohol and drug treatment with clinical excellence, rated #1 addiction program in California for 2025 by Newsweek.

2Residential Treatment
Scale indicator7 records

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Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Luxury residential addiction treatment center also located in Malibu, California. Closest direct competitor — same geographic catchment, similar premium positioning, comparable pricing tiers and therapeutic program structure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established luxury addiction treatment operator with residential facilities in California. Competes head-to-head for the same affluent, often private-pay patient segment as Cliffside Malibu.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large nonprofit addiction treatment provider with multiple residential and outpatient sites nationwide. Sets the clinical credibility benchmark in SUD care and competes for the same commercial and self-pay luxury residential admissions.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established nonprofit addiction treatment organization with residential programs across multiple states. Comparable in clinical rigor and premium positioning, with broader geographic reach than Cliffside.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Residential addiction treatment provider offering individualized, premium care in Connecticut. Mirrors Cliffside's measurement-based, holistic service model in a luxury setting for a comparable patient profile.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Luxury residential addiction treatment center in Utah. Operates a similar premium-tier program structure with holistic amenities, comparable to Cliffside's Premier and Classic tiers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Luxury residential addiction treatment facility in Texas. Competes in the same high-acuity, premium private-pay segment with similar clinical-plus-holistic programming.

TypeDirect peer
Description

California-based residential addiction treatment center emphasizing individualized care and supportive environments. Directly comparable to Cliffside on geography and luxury inpatient model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

California-based dual-diagnosis addiction treatment provider with residential programs. Overlaps Cliffside on co-occurring disorder treatment, Malibu-adjacent geography, and private-pay luxury positioning.

TypeRegional player
Description

Ultra-premium addiction treatment provider based in Switzerland. Comparable business model — luxury residential SUD treatment, very high private-pay pricing, individualized clinical teams — but serves a primarily international client base.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers3 records

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Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

AI capability2 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Cliffside Malibu

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Cliffside Malibu firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Cliffside Malibu
Legal name
Discovery Addiction Services
Website
https://cliffsidemalibu.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2005
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Cliffside Malibu industry classification

Industry
Product category
Addiction Treatment Services
NAICS
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210)
SIC
Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)
akta.pro primary industry
Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management) (THAGAMAG)

Keywords

  • Luxury addiction treatment
  • Residential rehabilitation services
  • Substance use disorder care
  • Medical detox programs
  • Co-occurring disorder treatment

Where Cliffside Malibu is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Malibu
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

Cliffside Malibu business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Insurance Payments: Accepts most insurance policies as an in-network or out-of-network provider for many commercial insurance carriers including Blue Cross of CA, Multi-Plan, Tricare West, Carelon, and HMC. Does not accept government-sponsored plans (Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal).
  2. Private Pay: Accepts private payments for additional convenience. Methods include cash, debit card, Visa, Master Card, American Express, and bank transfers.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyPremier Program - Enhanced luxury services with 3 therapy sessions/week plus premium amenities
SubscriptionMonthlyClassic Program - Core treatment services with 2 therapy sessions/week

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Cliffside Malibu product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cliffside Malibu operates a luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, providing medically supervised detox, individualized therapy (CBT, DBT, CPT), and measurement-based care for alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment is delivered through tiered Premier and Classic programs, with ongoing post-treatment support via the Discovery for Life alumni program and the Discovery365 AI-powered mobile app.

Product overview

Cliffside Malibu operates as a luxury addiction treatment center with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Cliffside Malibu residential treatment center, which provides measurement-based care for alcohol and drug addiction in Malibu, California. Treatment is delivered through two program tiers: the Premier Program (premium tier with 3 therapy sessions weekly, 2 massages per week, acupuncture, and personal training) and the Classic Program (foundational tier with 2 therapy sessions weekly, yoga, and gym access). Both programs are built on the Stages of Change model and include detox services. Post-treatment, patients receive ongoing support through the Discovery for Life™ program, which includes the Discovery365™ AI-powered mobile app providing real-time intervention support during the first year after treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Discovery365: An exclusive app using breakthrough AI technology to intervene when patients need additional support during the first year post-treatment.
  • Discovery for Life

Products and services

  • Cliffside Malibu Residential Addiction Treatment Luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, providing measurement-based alcohol and drug treatment with clinical excellence, rated #1 addiction program in California for 2025 by Newsweek.
  • Residential Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

  • 99% of patients can identify triggers and know when to ask for help
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Cliffside Malibu

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Cliffside Malibu technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Cliffside Malibu partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Cliffside Malibu competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Passages Malibu: Luxury residential addiction treatment center also located in Malibu, California. Closest direct competitor — same geographic catchment, similar premium positioning, comparable pricing tiers and therapeutic program structure.
  • Promises Treatment Centers: Long-established luxury addiction treatment operator with residential facilities in California. Competes head-to-head for the same affluent, often private-pay patient segment as Cliffside Malibu.
  • Mountainside Treatment Center: Residential addiction treatment provider offering individualized, premium care in Connecticut. Mirrors Cliffside's measurement-based, holistic service model in a luxury setting for a comparable patient profile.
  • Cirque Lodge: Luxury residential addiction treatment center in Utah. Operates a similar premium-tier program structure with holistic amenities, comparable to Cliffside's Premier and Classic tiers.
  • Ranch at Dove Tree: Luxury residential addiction treatment facility in Texas. Competes in the same high-acuity, premium private-pay segment with similar clinical-plus-holistic programming.
  • Elevate Addiction Services: California-based residential addiction treatment center emphasizing individualized care and supportive environments. Directly comparable to Cliffside on geography and luxury inpatient model.
  • New Method Wellness: California-based dual-diagnosis addiction treatment provider with residential programs. Overlaps Cliffside on co-occurring disorder treatment, Malibu-adjacent geography, and private-pay luxury positioning.

Broad incumbents

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large nonprofit addiction treatment provider with multiple residential and outpatient sites nationwide. Sets the clinical credibility benchmark in SUD care and competes for the same commercial and self-pay luxury residential admissions.
  • Caron Treatment Centers: Established nonprofit addiction treatment organization with residential programs across multiple states. Comparable in clinical rigor and premium positioning, with broader geographic reach than Cliffside.

Regional players

  • Paracelsus Recovery: Ultra-premium addiction treatment provider based in Switzerland. Comparable business model — luxury residential SUD treatment, very high private-pay pricing, individualized clinical teams — but serves a primarily international client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Cliffside Malibu social profiles

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Cliffside Malibu compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Cliffside Malibu financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

Cliffside Malibu leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Cliffside Malibu subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries4 records

Cliffside Malibu funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cliffside Malibu M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cliffside Malibu

What does Cliffside Malibu do?

Cliffside Malibu operates a luxury residential addiction treatment center in Malibu, California, providing medically supervised detox, individualized therapy (CBT, DBT, CPT), and measurement-based care for alcohol, drug, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment is delivered through tiered Premier and Classic programs, with ongoing post-treatment support via the Discovery for Life alumni program and the Discovery365 AI-powered mobile app.

Is Cliffside Malibu a public or private company?

Cliffside Malibu is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Cliffside Malibu founded?

Cliffside Malibu was founded in 2005. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Cliffside Malibu based?

Cliffside Malibu is headquartered in Malibu, United States, in the North America region.

How does Cliffside Malibu make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Insurance Payments are the primary driver. The others are private Pay.

Who are Cliffside Malibu's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Passages Malibu, Promises Treatment Centers, Mountainside Treatment Center, Cirque Lodge, Ranch at Dove Tree, Elevate Addiction Services and New Method Wellness. Broad incumbents are Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and Caron Treatment Centers. Paracelsus Recovery is listed as a regional player.

Does Cliffside Malibu have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cliffside Malibu.

What industry is Cliffside Malibu in?

Cliffside Malibu's product category is Addiction Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFACAE, Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab), with a secondary code of HLAFACAN, Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services. Its NAICS code is 62322 and its SIC code is 8050.

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NewsweekHow ‘King of Rehab’ Richard Taite Is Tackling America’s Deadliest Drug CrisisRichard Taite, a former homeless addict who spent 25 years struggling with drug addiction, founded Cliffside Malibu—a luxury rehabilitation center that he sold for a nine-figure sum in 2018—has returned to the treatment industry with new ventures, including Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa and 1 Method Center, which he acquired to address America's fentanyl crisis. The article profiles his personal recovery journey, philosophy that self-care leads to self-esteem and self-love, and mission to treat underserved populations including veterans and the homeless. Taite has also launched a podcast and co-authored a book on recovery and trauma, while personally underwriting efforts to scale treatment capacity to 10,000 people within two years.PR NewswireCliffside Malibu's Outpatient Center In Malibu Now In Network With Anthem Blue CrossCliffside Malibu announced that its outpatient facility in Malibu, California, has joined the network of Anthem Blue Cross. This partnership expands access to evidence-based addiction treatment for nearly 2.4 million Anthem Blue Cross residents in California. The move aims to address the growing need for affordable and accessible outpatient care amidst the opioid epidemic.PR NewswireLeading Treatment Center Cliffside Malibu Launches Free Webinar Series on Drug and Alcohol AddictionCliffside Malibu, an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center based in Los Angeles, has launched a free weekly webinar series called 'The Addiction Treatment Show' to educate the public about substance abuse and treatment options, with Dr. Constance Scharff serving as host starting July 25, 2017. The initiative addresses the national addiction crisis, citing CDC statistics showing approximately 59,000 overdose deaths and 88,000 alcohol abuse deaths projected for 2016 and 2017 respectively. Upcoming webinar topics include addiction's impact on the brain, setting boundaries with addicted loved ones, and addiction among youth.PR NewswireLeading Addiction Treatment Center Cliffside Malibu Names Former CRC Executive Jerry Rhodes To Board of DirectorsCliffside Malibu has appointed Jerry Rhodes, the former CEO of CRC Health, to its board of directors. This move leverages Rhodes' extensive experience in the behavioral health industry, where he previously helped grow CRC Health before its acquisition by Acadia Healthcare. The appointment signals Cliffside Malibu's strategic intent to expand its national leadership in addiction treatment.PR Newswire75% of All Patients in Rehab Hooked on Prescription Pills, Says "Prescription Thugs" Addiction ExpertThe documentary "Prescription Thugs" by filmmaker Chris Bell was released Friday in select cities nationwide by distributor Samuel Goldwyn, featuring Richard Taite, founder of Cliffside Malibu addiction treatment center, as an addiction expert discussing the prescription painkiller crisis. Taite reports that 75% of patients at his Southern California facilities are now addicted to prescription painkillers or heroin, up from 25% a decade ago, with the film serving as an indictment of the pharmaceutical industry's role in the opioid epidemic. The documentary's release follows studies showing drug overdoses are driving up death rates among young adults to levels not seen since the AIDS epidemic.