Cornerstone of Recovery

What Cornerstone of Recovery does

Cornerstone of Recovery is a private, for-profit addiction treatment facility founded in 1989 by J. William "Bill" Hood and headquartered on a 24-acre campus in Louisville, Tennessee, near Knoxville. The company operates as part of the Bradford Health Services network of recovery communities and provides a full continuum of care including medical detox, residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), integrated with evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT) and a 12-step recovery foundation. In addition to general-population addiction treatment, Cornerstone runs specialty tracks for distinct professional verticals — Healthcare Professionals, Aviation Professionals (FAA/HIMS-compliant), Veterans and Military (Hero's Path), Legal & Business Professionals, Railroad workers, and Young Adults — with care coordination for licensing boards, VA Community Care, and FAA return-to-work requirements.

The company's core technology is clinical rather than software-based: a 24-acre residential campus with Hood Hall residential facility, Polly Bales Building for outpatient services, dining facilities, a 15,000 sq ft gymnasium, ropes course, and yoga areas, supplemented by the EMBRK text-based alumni engagement platform and risk-assessment screening tools (AUDIT, CAGE-AID, CRAFFT). Cornerstone generates revenue primarily through insurance-reimbursed treatment services with in-network status across major commercial payors (Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana) plus government programs (TRICARE, VA Community Care), with additional B2B revenue from Employee Assistance Program contracts and direct self-pay arrangements. Go-to-market is sales-led via a 24/7 admissions hotline (865-509-9352), insurance verification, healthcare provider referrals, EAP corporate partnerships, and community-led retention through the alumni program. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission (Gold Seal) and LegitScript, is HIPAA and ADA compliant, and was recognized by Newsweek in 2025 as one of America's best addiction treatment centers.

Name

Cornerstone of Recovery

Legal name

Cornerstone of Recovery

Website

https://cornerstoneofrecovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cornerstone of Recovery is a Tennessee-based addiction treatment facility providing medical detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care since 1989. It serves general patients plus specialty verticals including healthcare, aviation, veterans, railroad, and legal professionals as part of the Bradford Health Services network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

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), Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAFAG)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance abuse rehab
• Residential rehab program
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Employee assistance program

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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 Revenue: Primary revenue stream from patient treatment services billed through accepted insurance plans. In-network with most major providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and government programs including TRICARE and VA Community Care.
2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services: B2B revenue from企业提供 substance abuse and mental health support services to employer clients. Includes free training sessions, education programs, assessments, short-term counseling, and connections to treatment facilities.
3. Self-Pay/Out-of-Pocket: Patients without sufficient insurance coverage or seeking treatment not covered by insurance pay directly. Facility offers flexible payment options and financial assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cornerstone of Recovery provides a complete continuum of care for substance use disorders on a 24-acre campus in East Tennessee, from medical detox and residential treatment through partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and post-treatment alumni support. The facility also operates specialty tracks for regulated professional populations (healthcare, aviation/FAA-HIMS, railroad, legal/business) and veterans, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employer clients. Services are delivered on-site and via outpatient locations across Tennessee and Virginia.

Product overview

Cornerstone of Recovery operates as a comprehensive addiction treatment center offering a full continuum of care for substance use disorders. The core portfolio includes Medical Detox, Residential Rehab, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as the primary treatment levels, supported by specialty tracks for Healthcare Professionals, Aviation Professionals, Veterans/Military (Hero's Path), Legal & Business Professionals, Young Adults, and Railroad workers. Substance-specific treatments cover Alcohol, Fentanyl, and Opioid addiction with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) integration. The organization provides supplementary services including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for businesses, an Alumni Program with ongoing Zoom and in-person meetings, and an EMBRK text-based alumni communication platform. Risk assessment tools (AUDIT, CAGE-AID, CRAFFT) are offered for early intervention screening. Founded in 1989 and part of the Bradford Health Services network, the 24-acre campus is located in Louisville, Tennessee, near Knoxville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hero's Path: Specialized addiction treatment program for veterans and military personnel featuring trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment tailored to military experiences.
• Healthcare Professionals Program
• Aviation Professionals Program
• Legal & Business Professionals Program
• Railroad Program
• Cornerstone Alumni Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Products and services

• Residential Rehab Program Round-the-clock inpatient addiction treatment in a structured, supportive environment offering medical detox, personalized therapy, and wellness programs on the 24-acre Louisville, TN campus. For adults needing immersive 24/7 supervised care for alcohol or drug addiction.
• Medical Detox Program Onsite medical detoxification with 24/7 monitoring by licensed addiction-trained professionals using evidence-based methods and medications to minimize withdrawal symptoms. For patients requiring safe, supervised withdrawal management before further treatment.
• Outpatient Program (IOP) Flexible outpatient treatment including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and individual/group therapy sessions with morning, midday, and evening options. For patients who need structured care while living at home or stepping down from residential treatment.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Structured daytime addiction treatment combining residential-level care with outpatient flexibility, providing 6-8 hours of daily therapeutic services while allowing patients to return home each evening. Integrates psychiatric services for co-occurring mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD.
• Alumni Program Ongoing recovery support community providing fellowship, resources, advocacy, and accountability through peer connections, virtual Zoom meetings, and in-person events at the Polly Bales Building. For former patients maintaining long-term sobriety.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential workplace support services connecting employees and their families to addiction, stress, and mental health resources. Includes free training sessions, education programs, assessments, short-term counseling, and treatment referrals for businesses in Tennessee and surrounding states.
• Healthcare Professionals Program Specialized addiction treatment for pharmacists, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, physicians, and other healthcare providers, addressing licensing and professional board monitoring requirements for return to practice.
• Hero's Path - Veterans & Military Program Evidence-based addiction treatment tailored for veterans and active-duty military incorporating trauma-informed care, PTSD support, and VA care coordination with personalized clinical and medical practices combined with 12-Step principles.
• Legal & Business Professionals Program Addiction treatment designed for attorneys, executives, and business professionals addressing demanding schedules, confidentiality concerns, and career preservation while overcoming substance use disorders.
• Aviation Professionals Program FAA-compliant addiction treatment for pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, and ground crew, addressing HIMS, FADAP, FAA, EAP, and union requirements for return to professional practice.
• Young Adults Program Age-appropriate addiction treatment for emerging adults in their late teens and twenties addressing identity development, educational goals, career planning, family communication, and peer relationships using research-based modalities.
• Railroad Program Addiction recovery program for railroad employees addressing industry-specific challenges and helping workers chart a new course toward sobriety for healthy career continuation, led by Jill Burbidge (LCSW, LSUDC, SAP).
• Alcohol Addiction Treatment Comprehensive alcohol use disorder treatment combining 12-step recovery principles with modern medical interventions and evidence-based therapeutic practices, including medically supervised detox and residential care.
• Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Specialized treatment for fentanyl addiction using comprehensive detox, FDA-approved medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone), and 12-step-based recovery with dual diagnosis support.
• Opioid Addiction Treatment Medication-assisted opioid use disorder treatment integrating FDA-approved medications with 12-step recovery principles, addressing both physical dependence and underlying psychological factors.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Evidence-based treatment using FDA-approved medications to reduce cravings, prevent withdrawal symptoms, and block euphoric effects of opioids as part of comprehensive addiction recovery programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% higher success rate for PHP compared to traditional outpatient treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bradford Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone of Recovery is part of the Bradford Health Services network of recovery communities. Bradford operates addiction treatment facilities across multiple states including Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. This network provides access to additional treatment locations, shared resources, and a broader continuum of care options for patients.
• Bradford at Warrior (Birmingham, AL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradford Health Services facility in Birmingham, Alabama specializing in veteran addiction treatment as part of the Hero's Path program network.
• Bradford at Madison (Huntsville, AL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradford Health Services facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's best addiction treatment centers.
• The Estate at River Bend (Mississippi Gulf Coast)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradford Health Services affiliated facility on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, part of the Hero's Path veteran addiction treatment network.
• Woodland Recovery Center (Memphis, TN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVertava Health facility in Memphis, Tennessee, part of the Hero's Path veteran addiction treatment facility network.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)minorOthersFederal agency referenced for treatment statistics and evidence-based treatment approaches. Cornerstone cites SAMHSA data regarding PHP success rates and substance abuse statistics.
• VA (Veterans Affairs)coreOthersVA Community Care and Mission Act Community Care programs for veteran addiction treatment. Cornerstone coordinates with VA caseworkers and medical professionals for veteran patients using VA benefits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bradford Health Services: Cornerstone's parent network and direct operating peer; multi-state SUD treatment provider with residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient across TN, AL, GA, NC, TX, and MS, sharing patient referral infrastructure and the Hero's Path veteran program.
• Talbott Recovery (now Talbott at橡y): Specialty addiction treatment program historically focused on impaired-professional recovery (physicians, attorneys, executives); closely comparable to Cornerstone's Healthcare Professionals and Legal/Business tracks in mission and referral base.
• The Ranch (Tennessee Recovery) / Breakthrough Recovery: Tennessee-adjacent residential and outpatient SUD programs targeting similar insured and self-pay populations; compete for the same regional referral base as Cornerstone's Louisville campus and Tennessee outpatient sites.
• Cirque Lodge: High-acuity residential SUD program in Utah combining experiential therapies with 12-step and clinical modalities; comparable to Cornerstone's experiential/adventure-based counseling and premium-positioning residential track.

Broad incumbents

• American Addiction Centers: Large publicly-traded multi-state addiction treatment operator with residential, detox, PHP/IOP, and specialty tracks; competes for the same insured SUD patients and employer EAP referrals as Cornerstone, but at much broader scale.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Nationally recognized nonprofit operating residential rehab, detox, PHP/IOP, and specialty programs (including healthcare professionals and veterans) across multiple states; overlaps directly with Cornerstone on continuum of care and professional-focused specialty tracks.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Long-established nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential, medical detox, and specialty programs for professionals, older adults, and adolescents; competes in the same professional-segment niche Cornerstone targets.
• Recovery Centers of America: PE-backed multi-state SUD treatment operator with inpatient, detox, PHP/IOP, and outpatient programs in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; competes with Cornerstone for insured and self-pay patients in overlapping geographies.
• Gateway Foundation: Multi-state nonprofit provider of residential, outpatient, and MAT for substance use and co-occurring disorders; competes in the same value-based and insured SUD treatment market, including professional and EAP channels.

Regional players

• Cumberland Heights: Long-standing Tennessee-based nonprofit addiction treatment provider on the same 12-step-plus-evidence-based model; directly competes with Cornerstone for Nashville/East Tennessee patients and EAP relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cornerstonetn
• Facebookfacebook.com/cornerstoneofrecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornerstone-of-recovery-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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