Lighthouse Recovery Institute

What Lighthouse Recovery Institute does

Lighthouse Recovery Institute is a private, for-profit addiction treatment provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in a single facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. The company delivers a full continuum of care — Drug and Alcohol Detox, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), standard Outpatient, Dual Diagnosis treatment, and Aftercare — supplemented by Individual, Group, Family, and Trauma Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Relapse Prevention, and Life Skills Development. It also operates specialized tracks for LGBTQ+ individuals (a population cited at three times the general population's substance use rate) and college students, and drug-specific programs for alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, marijuana, Ambien, and pseudoephedrine.

The company is a clinical services operation, not a technology platform; its "technology" is its evidence-based therapeutic methodology, certified clinical staff (LCSW, MCAP, CAP, CRRA credentials), and purpose-built facility infrastructure. Differentiation is grounded in Joint Commission Gold Seal accreditation (attained by only ~10% of addiction treatment providers), Florida DCF licensure, FARR Certified Recovery Residence status, and LegitScript verification, combined with a deliberately small program size and a beachside setting marketed as supportive of recovery.

The business model is a consumer healthcare services model. Revenue is generated primarily through insurance reimbursement — Lighthouse is in-network with 14+ major US payers including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, and UPMC — with a self-pay/out-of-pocket fallback for uninsured clients. Go-to-market is sales-led direct admissions (phone + online contact form) supplemented by professional medical/therapist referral relationships and an organic content/SEO strategy that includes 11 state-specific landing pages (CT, DE, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, PA, TX, WI) targeting out-of-state patients.

Name

Lighthouse Recovery Institute

Legal name

Lighthouse Recovery Institute

Website

https://lighthouserecoveryinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lighthouse Recovery Institute is a private, Joint Commission-accredited addiction treatment center in Boynton Beach, Florida, delivering PHP, IOP, outpatient, detox, and dual-diagnosis care — including LGBTQ+ and college-student tracks — to insured and self-pay patients across 11 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

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 recovery
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Outpatient rehab programs
• Intensive outpatient programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boynton Beach

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue is primarily generated through insurance reimbursement, with the facility accepting coverage from multiple major insurance providers including Aetna, AmeriGroup, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Beacon Health, Cigna, Cox Health Insurance, Emblem Health, Empire Plan, GEHA, Humana, Magellan Healthcare, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UPMC Health Plan.
2. Self-Pay/Out-of-Pocket: For clients without insurance coverage, the facility offers self-pay options at affordable rates determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure treatment remains accessible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lighthouse Recovery Institute delivers a continuum of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment programs from its Joint Commission-accredited Boynton Beach, Florida facility. Core offerings include Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Dual Diagnosis, Drug and Alcohol Detox, and Aftercare programs, supplemented by Individual, Group, Family, and Trauma Therapy; Medication-Assisted Treatment; Relapse Prevention; Life Skills Development; and specialized tracks for LGBTQ+ individuals and college students. Treatment is funded through insurance reimbursement across multiple major carriers and self-pay arrangements.

Product overview

Lighthouse Recovery Institute offers a comprehensive suite of addiction treatment programs and therapies at their Boynton Beach, Florida facility. The core treatment programs include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, and Dual Diagnosis Treatment, which work together as a continuum of care from intensive to less intensive levels. The programs are supplemented by various therapy modalities including Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Therapy, and Medication-Assisted Treatment. Specialized populations are served through dedicated programs for LGBTQ+ individuals and college students. Additional services include Drug and Alcohol Detox, Aftercare Programs, Life Skills Development, and Relapse Prevention. The organization also provides a free digital tool called the Sobriety Calculator. Treatment is personalized to address specific substance addictions including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, marijuana, and other drugs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) A core residential-style treatment program providing intensive day-long care for individuals with severe substance use disorders, offering structured support without overnight hospital stays.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) A core flexible treatment program allowing patients to live at home or in sober living residences while attending structured therapy sessions during the day or evening.
• Outpatient Rehab A continuing care program for individuals who have completed more intensive treatment, offering weekly individual therapy, group sessions, and life skills development.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Integrated treatment addressing co-occurring mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders) alongside substance use disorders, treating both conditions simultaneously for improved recovery outcomes.
• Drug and Alcohol Detox Medical detoxification program that helps individuals safely withdraw from drugs and alcohol, typically lasting 5-7 days with medication-assisted support.
• Addiction Aftercare Programs Continuing care services including sober residences, support groups, and ongoing therapy to help maintain long-term recovery after completing primary treatment.
• Drug-Specific Addiction Treatment Programs Specialized treatment programs addressing addiction to specific substances, including alcohol, prescription opioids (OxyContin, Percocet, tramadol, methadone, Suboxone, Dilaudid), heroin, fentanyl, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan), stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine, Adderall, amphetamines), marijuana, Ambien, and pseudoephedrine-based products.
• Individual Therapy One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists to explore substance use disorders, mental health issues, and underlying causes of addiction.
• Group Therapy Therapeutic sessions with peers in recovery providing mutual support, shared insights, and community building.
• Family Therapy Therapy sessions involving family members to repair relationships, improve communication, and build a supportive recovery environment.
• Trauma Therapy Program Specialized treatment addressing trauma that may underlie addiction, helping clients heal from past experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment Use of FDA-approved medications combined with counseling to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms for opioid, alcohol, and other addictions.
• Addiction Treatment for LGBTQ+ Culturally competent addiction treatment services designed specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals, addressing unique challenges and providing a safe, affirming environment with zero tolerance for discrimination.
• Addiction Treatment for College Students Treatment programs tailored to the needs of college students balancing recovery with educational responsibilities amid drug and alcohol use that is prevalent on college campuses.
• Life Skills Development Training programs helping clients develop practical skills for independent living, employment readiness, and sustainable sobriety.
• Relapse Prevention Program Strategies and skills training to help clients identify triggers, manage cravings, and maintain long-term recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Joint Commission Gold Seal accreditation - only achieved by 10% of addiction treatment providers

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Providers NetworkcoreOthersLighthouse Recovery Institute accepts insurance from multiple major providers including Aetna, AmeriGroup, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Beacon Health, Cigna, Cox Health Insurance, Emblem Health, Empire Plan, GEHA, Humana, Magellan Healthcare, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UPMC Health Plan. The admissions team works with clients and insurance providers to verify coverage and facilitate treatment access.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lakeview Health: Florida-based addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment center with PHP, IOP, residential, and gender-specific programs. Comparable dual diagnosis emphasis and South Florida operating geography.
• Beach House Center for Recovery: Florida-based (Jupiter) addiction treatment center offering PHP, IOP, outpatient and detox with similar single-site, beachfront positioning. Closest comparable on location, service mix, and scale profile.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Multi-state addiction and mental health treatment provider offering residential, PHP, IOP, and dual diagnosis programs. Comparable clinical model and emphasis on co-occurring disorder treatment.
• Sunshine Behavioral Health: Treatment referral network connecting patients to addiction and mental health facilities across multiple states including Florida. Operates as both a referral intermediary and treatment provider in overlapping service categories.
• Banyan Treatment Center: Multi-location Florida-headquartered addiction treatment provider offering PHP, IOP, residential, and detox with similar continuum-of-care model. Comparable services though larger facility footprint.

Emerging players

• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Overlapping MAT and outpatient service lines but more limited scope than Lighthouse's full continuum.

Broad incumbents

• American Addiction Centers: Publicly-traded multi-facility addiction treatment operator with PHP, IOP, detox and residential programs across multiple states. Direct service overlap but vastly larger footprint and capital base.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit leader in addiction treatment offering residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs with similar evidence-based clinical approach. Substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach than Lighthouse.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Long-established, nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs across multiple states. Overlapping clinical model but significantly larger and more established brand.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-site addiction treatment chain offering PHP, IOP, residential, and detox with strong East Coast presence including states Lighthouse targets (NJ, PA, MA, MD). Overlapping referral geographies with much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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