Costa Rica Recovery

What Costa Rica Recovery does

Costa Rica Recovery is a residential addiction and mental health treatment facility founded in 2006 and based in San José, Costa Rica. Since March 2025 it has been owned by Scott Huseby through International Wellness Centers (IWC), a portfolio that now also encompasses the Nosara Retreat Center, the forthcoming El Tirol Wellness & Recovery, and Cornerstone of Southern California (acquired May 2025). The facility delivers 24/7 residential care to adults (18+) with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma, primarily drawing self-pay clients from the United States and Canada, plus a discounted Costa Rican cohort under a 50% local-resident pricing tier. On any given day the facility holds approximately 10–18 participants, a deliberately small footprint positioned as a differentiator rather than a limitation.

The core product is a single residential program structured around three duration tiers — a 30-day Foundation Program, 60-day Growth Program, and 90-day Transformation Program — priced at $7,500–$15,000 per month. Treatment integrates evidence-based clinical modalities (CBT, DBT, REBT) with holistic mind-body-spirit practices (yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, mindfulness meditation, art therapy, nature excursions), and is supported by medical detox, psychiatric care, family programming, and aftercare planning (two post-discharge online sessions). The underlying technology stack is conventional: a content-led website (costaricarecovery.com), toll-free US/Canada admissions lines, WhatsApp, email intake, and organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) — there is no proprietary software platform, app, or AI component disclosed.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, private-pay model with revenue generated through monthly subscriptions per occupied bed. Canadian residents can access financing through a partnership with Medicard, and the company holds five licenses/accreditations (Costa Rica Ministry of Health, Costa Rica College of Nurses, College of Psychology Professionals, IAFA, and IC&RC) that anchor the regulatory moat. Marketing targets US and Canadian inbound demand through content, paid channels, and professional referrals from interventionists, with a 4.5-star Google rating across 37 reviews serving as primary social proof.

Name

Costa Rica Recovery

Legal name

Costa Rica Recovery

Website

https://costaricarecovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Costa Rica Recovery is a private-pay residential addiction and mental health facility in San José, Costa Rica, serving adults from the US and Canada through 30/60/90-day programs that combine CBT, DBT, and REBT with holistic therapies at $7,500–$15,000 per month.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Substance use disorder care
• Evidence-based therapy
• Holistic wellness recovery
• Mental health rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Programs: All-inclusive residential treatment programs ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 per month. Programs include accommodation, meals, therapies, medical consultations, day trips, and all aspects of care. Discounts available for longer stays.
2. Flexible Payment Plans: Customized payment plans offered on a case-by-case basis for eligible participants, with financing available through Medicard for Canadian residents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Costa Rica Recovery operates a residential addiction treatment facility in San José, Costa Rica, offering 24/7 supervised care for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment is delivered through tiered 30-, 60-, and 90-day programs that combine evidence-based clinical therapies (CBT, DBT, REBT) with holistic mind-body-spirit practices including yoga, meditation, art therapy, and nature excursions. The facility maintains a small capacity of approximately 10-18 participants to deliver personalized, individualized treatment plans with aftercare support.

Product overview

Costa Rica Recovery offers a single unified residential addiction treatment program structured around three tiered duration options: the 30-Day Foundation Program, 60-Day Growth Program, and 90-Day Transformation Program. These core programs are complemented by holistic therapy modules (yoga, meditation, art therapy, nature excursions), family support services, and aftercare planning. All programs combine evidence-based clinical therapies (CBT, DBT, REBT) with holistic healing practices in a residential setting in San José, Costa Rica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Program (30-Day) A 30-day intensive residential treatment program providing a structured start to recovery through daily individual and group therapies, evidence-based psychological interventions (CBT, DBT, REBT), and holistic support including yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Includes detox support if needed. Designed for adults (18+) seeking a foundational residential treatment experience.
• Growth Program (60-Day) A 60-day extended residential program that builds on the Foundation Program, focusing on deeper emotional healing, relapse prevention techniques, and continued holistic practices. Includes extended therapy sessions and nature excursions. Discounted rates apply for the longer stay.
• Transformation Program (90-Day) A comprehensive 90-day immersive residential program designed for long-term planning and preparing for life post-recovery. Offers in-depth exploration of personal challenges, advanced therapy, life-planning support, and full immersion in a sober environment. Best value with longest-stay discounts.
• Family Support Program Dedicated support services for parents and spouses (50+) of participants, offering educational resources and workshops to involve loved ones in the healing process and strengthen family relationships during the recovery journey.
• Holistic Therapies Innovative mind-body-spirit practices including yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, mindfulness meditation, art therapy, and nature excursions that complement evidence-based clinical treatments as part of the residential program offering.
• Aftercare Planning Strategic long-term guidance and community connection services including 2 online sessions after returning home to ensure sustainable transition into lifelong sober living for participants completing the residential program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants achieve lasting sobriety after completing 60-90 day programs, with testimonials indicating successful recovery after multiple failed attempts at other facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Wellness Centers (IWC)coreOthersParent organization overseeing Costa Rica Recovery, El Tirol Wellness & Recovery, and Nosara Retreat Center. Scott Huseby serves as Owner and CEO of IWC, bringing international perspective and commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Cornerstone of Southern CaliforniacoreOthersSubstance use disorder treatment center in Santa Ana, CA acquired by Scott Huseby (IWC) in 2025. Part of expanded International Wellness Centers portfolio providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment across US and Costa Rica.
• Nosara Retreat CenterminorOthersNature-based wellness program located in the Blue Zone region of Guanacaste Costa Rica, on the Pacific Coast. Part of International Wellness Centers portfolio alongside Costa Rica Recovery.
• El Tirol Wellness & RecoveryminorOthersNew exclusive luxury treatment center to be opened soon under International Wellness Centers. Part of expanded portfolio of recovery programs in Costa Rica.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mountainside Treatment Center: Connecticut-based residential and outpatient SUD and co-occurring disorders provider. Comparable in integrated evidence-based clinical programming, family support services, and aftercare planning.
• Cirque Lodge: Utah-based luxury residential SUD treatment program emphasizing individualized care and outcomes. Comparable in private-pay positioning, small patient census, integrated evidence-based plus experiential programming, and adult-only focus.
• Promises Treatment Centers: Multi-location private-pay residential and outpatient SUD provider known for individualized programming and celebrity clientele. Comparable in luxury positioning and holistic-plus-clinical therapy integration.
• Costa Rica Treatment Center: Residential SUD and dual-diagnosis facility also located in Costa Rica, serving English-speaking patients primarily from the US and Canada. Direct overlap with Costa Rica Recovery in geography, clinical model, and inbound international patient base.
• Passages Malibu: Premium private-pay residential SUD treatment center in California with one-to-one therapy model and holistic programming. Direct comparable in target patient demographic (private-pay, English-speaking, higher-acuity adults) and integrated therapy approach.
• Cornerstone of Southern California: Long-standing US-based SUD treatment facility now owned by Scott Huseby under International Wellness Centers. Sister facility within IWC offering overlapping residential programming and aftercare pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit US residential SUD treatment network with national reach across multiple states and continuum-of-care services. Overlaps with Costa Rica Recovery in clinical model and target patient profile but operates at far greater scale and with insurance participation.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Established Pennsylvania-based nonprofit residential SUD provider serving high-acuity patients nationally and internationally. Comparable to Costa Rica Recovery in clinical approach and willingness to treat co-occurring disorders, but with broader programmatic scope.

Regional players

• The Dawn Rehab Thailand: English-language residential SUD facility in Chiang Mai serving international patients primarily from Western markets. Comparable cross-border medical tourism positioning, holistic plus clinical programming, and premium pricing relative to local cost base.
• Sanctuary at Calle Tulum: Mexico-based residential SUD facility serving primarily US patients seeking affordable treatment abroad. Comparable cross-border medical tourism positioning, holistic plus clinical model, and English-language programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/costaricarecovery.sanjose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/costa-rica-recovery
• Instagraminstagram.com/costaricarecovery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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