Riverwoods Behavioral Health System

What Riverwoods Behavioral Health System does

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is a single-site psychiatric health hospital located at 223 Medical Center Drive in Riverdale, Georgia (South Atlanta), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC). The facility operates 24/7 with walk-in admissions and no referral requirement, providing a full continuum of behavioral healthcare that spans acute crisis stabilization, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP, including via telehealth), aftercare/alumni groups, and an extended-care component called The Lodge at Riverwoods. Specialty clinical tracks address adolescents and teens, adults, seniors (~10-day geriatric crisis stabilization), women's trauma, veterans, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, alongside a medically supervised detox program. The facility is licensed as Riverwoods Behavioral Health, LLC in the state of Georgia.

The core technology stack consists of standard behavioral health hospital information systems (electronic health records, HIPAA-compliant patient data management, and telehealth platforms supporting IOP and PHP delivery at parity with on-site rates), supplemented by consumer-facing digital tools including an online self-assessment, a virtual facility tour, and online bill pay via PersonaPay. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or integrated third-party AI platforms are disclosed in the source material. The marketed product set emphasizes an "intimate, familial setting" positioning against traditional hospital environments, with individualized treatment plans developed jointly with patients.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by per-diem and per-day billing across three acuity tiers: inpatient room and board at a $2,940 gross per diem (discounted cash $700-$650), PHP at $788 per day, and IOP at $476 per day. The facility is in-network with all major commercial payers in its market (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Humana) and government payers (Tricare East and West, Medicare, Medicaid), with self-pay discounts, charity care, and payment plan options for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, supplemented by a professional-referral channel for physicians, therapists, and healthcare providers, with marketing primarily through the company website, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), employer branding profiles (Indeed, Glassdoor), and community/educational content. Facility-level revenue, headcount, bed count, and utilization are not publicly disclosed; the entity reports 1-10 employees, which is inconsistent with clinical operation scale and likely reflects the corporate/management reporting entity rather than clinical staff.

Name

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System

Legal name

Riverwoods Behavioral Health, LLC

Website

https://riverwoodsbehavioral.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is a single-site psychiatric hospital in Riverdale, Georgia (South Atlanta), operating 24/7 as a subsidiary of Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ: ACHC). It provides inpatient crisis stabilization, PHP, IOP, detox, and specialty mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents, adults, seniors, women, and veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Behavioral health treatment
• Psychiatric inpatient care
• Addiction recovery services
• Mental health hospitalization
• Crisis stabilization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from contracted rates with multiple commercial and government insurance payers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Humana, Tricare, Medicare, Medicaid, and various managed care plans.
2. Self-Pay: Direct patient payment with self-pay discounts available for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Charity care policy and payment plan options offered.
3. Per Diem Services: Room and board charges billed per diem for inpatient psychiatric and detox services, with varying rates by acuity level (adolescent psychiatric, geriatric psychiatric, adult detox, and rehabilitation programs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is a psychiatric health hospital in Riverdale (South Atlanta), Georgia, providing a full continuum of mental health, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services. The facility offers inpatient stabilization, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), medical detox, aftercare, and specialty programs for adolescents, adults, seniors, women with trauma, and veterans. Services are delivered 24/7 with walk-in admission and no referral required.

Product overview

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is a psychiatric health hospital providing a full spectrum of mental health and behavioral health treatment services for adults and adolescents. The system offers a care continuum spanning from acute inpatient stabilization through outpatient programs to aftercare support. Core service levels include Inpatient Stabilization (crisis hospital care), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Aftercare Groups. Specialized programs address substance abuse including Detox, co-occurring disorders, and specific populations including Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Seniors (short-term crisis stabilization), Women's Trauma, and Veterans. The facility also operates The Lodge at Riverwoods as an extended care component.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Lodge at Riverwoods: Extended care/sober living facility operating under the Riverwoods Behavioral Health System umbrella

Products and services

• Inpatient Stabilization 24/7 crisis-focused inpatient hospital care providing around-the-clock monitoring and treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health episodes. Available for adolescents, adults, and seniors.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Structured day treatment program providing intensive therapeutic services while allowing patients to return home in the evenings. Available for chemical dependency adult and psychiatric adolescent programs. Gross charge $788 per day; discounted cash $300-$280.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Step-down outpatient treatment providing multiple weekly therapy sessions for patients transitioning from higher levels of care. Telehealth IOP available at comparable rates. Gross charge $476 per day; discounted cash $200-$150.
• Aftercare Groups Ongoing support groups and follow-up services helping patients maintain recovery after completing primary treatment programs, including alumni events.
• Detox Program Medically supervised substance abuse detoxification services to safely manage withdrawal symptoms for substances including alcohol, barbiturates, cocaine, heroin, meth, and opiates. Per diem gross charge $2,940.
• Adolescent & Teen Program Mental health and substance abuse treatment services specifically designed for adolescents and teenagers (typically 13-17) struggling with behavioral health disorders.
• Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program Intensive outpatient treatment tailored for adolescents (typically 13-17) requiring more structured care than standard outpatient services.
• Adult Programs Mental health and addiction treatment services for adults (18-64), addressing challenges, stressors, and clinical disorders affecting overall healthy living.
• Senior Program Short-term crisis stabilization (approximately 10 days) for patients 65 and older experiencing mental health crises, addressing age-specific psychiatric needs.
• Women's Trauma Program Specialized, trauma-informed treatment program addressing trauma-related mental health needs specific to women, including PTSD.
• Veterans Affairs Program Mental health and addiction services tailored to meet the unique needs of military veterans, including PTSD, adjustment issues, and service-related substance abuse. Accepts Tricare East and West.
• The Lodge at Riverwoods Extended care and transitional living facility offering continued support for patients transitioning from primary treatment programs as a sober-living environment.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AetnacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider offering coverage for mental health and addiction treatment services at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System. Accepts both HMO and PPO plans.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider covering behavioral health services. Multiple BCBS plans accepted including Federal Employee Program and Georgia-specific plans.
• Carelon Behavioral HealthcoreOthersBehavioral health-focused managed care organization providing coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
• HumanacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider offering coverage for behavioral health services including HMO/PPO plans and Humana Gold Choice Medicare Advantage.
• TricarecoreOthersMilitary health benefits program serving active duty and retired military personnel and their families. Both Tricare East and West regions supported.
• Acadia HealthcarecoreOthersParent company and operator of Riverwoods Behavioral Health System. Acadia Healthcare is a leading behavioral health services provider operating multiple facilities across the United States.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Foundations Recovery Network: Operates residential and outpatient addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment programs. Closely comparable to Riverwoods on substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment positioning.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Specialty behavioral health provider offering inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, detox, and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents — directly parallel to Riverwoods' acuity ladder.
• Caron Treatment Centers: National addiction and behavioral health provider offering inpatient detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and family programs. Comparable to Riverwoods on full-spectrum SUD and co-occurring-disorder care.
• Acadia Healthcare (other facilities): Parent company and operator of Riverwoods. Other Acadia-run psychiatric hospitals operate with the same inpatient/PHP/IOP service mix, in-network payer model, and Acadia compliance program, making them the closest functional peers for benchmarking operations and economics.
• Summit Behavioral Health: Multi-state operator of acute psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers serving adults and adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders — directly overlapping with Riverwoods' service lines and acuity levels.
• Springstone Behavioral Health: Operates inpatient behavioral health hospitals and outpatient programs across multiple states, offering psychiatric, detox, and dual-diagnosis services very similar to Riverwoods' full continuum model.

Regional players

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Non-profit operator of residential and community-based behavioral health programs with a strong focus on adolescents and co-occurring disorders — overlapping with Riverwoods' adolescent and dual-diagnosis tracks.

Emerging players

• BrightView Health: Outpatient-focused addiction treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment, IOP, and counseling. Comparable on the addiction recovery continuum that overlaps with Riverwoods' detox and IOP programs.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services (UHS) — Behavioral Health Division: UHS operates one of the largest networks of inpatient behavioral health facilities in the U.S., offering acute psychiatric and addiction services similar to Riverwoods. Comparable as a multi-site incumbent in the same clinical category.
• Wellpath / Correct Care Behavioral Health: Provides inpatient and residential behavioral health services, including forensic and correctional psychiatric care. Comparable as a large multi-state operator with overlapping inpatient psychiatric offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/riverwoods.behavioral.health.systems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverwoods-behavioral-health-llc

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Funding rounds

Investors

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