Rehabs That Have Private Rooms – An In-depth Guide

Content Reviewed By:

Andrew McKenna - JD

SUD treatment executive, national news contributor & keynote speaker.

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• Overview
• What Types of Rehab Have Private Rooms?
• Benefits of Rehabs with Private Rooms
• Potential Drawbacks to Rehabs with Private Rooms
• How Do I Find A Rehab Center with Private Rooms?

Overview

Privacy and personal space are important for everyone, and they can be even more important during the alcohol and drug rehab process. While community and accountability are essential to the recovery process, rehabs that have private rooms offer the comfort, safety and serenity that patients need to embrace treatment and maintain sobriety. 

Many treatment facilities place a high premium on private rooms, aggressively advertise this amenity in their marketing, and with good reason. When someone enters rehab, they’re often the most vulnerable they’ve ever been in their lives, both physically and mentally. 

Having to go through the early stages of treatment in front of strangers can discourage them from seeking treatment altogether. If you or your loved one needs help for alcohol or drug addiction and is worried about your privacy and security during treatment, there are rehab centers that offer private rooms in your area. 

What Types of Rehab Have Private Rooms?

Inpatient and residential rehabs often provide private or “semi-private” rooms for their patients. In inpatient rehab, patients live at their treatment center for an average of 28-30 days, sometimes longer, depending on their progress and ongoing care needs. 

While undergoing actual treatment, patients receive group therapy, individual counseling and a variety of supplemental techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and more. Each facility’s specific therapeutic programming will vary based on its resources, the overall needs of its patient population and other factors; however, there will generally be some level of group dynamics and one-on-one therapy. 

When not in treatment, patients are able to enjoy a comfortable, quiet, and safe space to live and sleep and take advantage of facility amenities. 

Benefits of Rehabs with Private Rooms

There are many benefits to having a private room in your treatment facility, including but not limited to: 

1. Safety and Security – Addiction causes people to behave in extreme and often dangerous ways. The unfortunate reality is that not everyone is able to safely share space with someone under those circumstances. Having your own room in rehab mitigates the risk of drama and fighting between patients and their roommates. 
2. Reduced Possibility of Relapse – When patients have their own rooms, there’s also less of a chance of them being influenced by a roommate who may not be ready to embrace treatment or get clean. The unfortunate reality is that drugs and alcohol sometimes do find their way into facilities if patients want them badly enough; this can jeopardize the safety, progress, and health of other patients, potentially starting with offenders’ roommates. 
3. Comfort and Discretion – There’s no question that getting treatment is a noble, courageous and necessary pursuit, but it’s also an uphill battle, during which people are very often at their weakest and most vulnerable. Whether you’re experiencing severe cravings, going through withdrawal symptoms, or contending with any other rigors of early-stage recovery, a private room gives you the comfort and dignity of doing it behind closed doors in a private setting. 

Potential Drawbacks to Rehabs with Private Rooms

While having your own in rehab has many benefits, it also comes with some serious potential cons and safety concerns. For one thing, having a roommate who is sympathetic to what you’re going through and engaged in a similar struggle can be a tremendous source of support during the more vulnerable points of your recovery. When you’re on your own, it can be harder to find that support so readily available. 

Another potential negative about having your own room in rehab is that having a roommate can provide an extra layer of safety in the event of a medical emergency. The withdrawal period can lead to potentially serious health complications. Having someone around to check in with when you’re not feeling well can make all the difference. 

One more arguable drawback about rehabs with private rooms is that there may be less accountability. If you feel like someone is paying attention to your behavior, you may be more inclined to work harder in rehab and avoid situations that can trigger a setback. Having a roommate can provide this level of loose oversight while lending support during your struggles. 

How Do I Find A Rehab Center with Private Rooms?

If you or your loved one has decided that private rooms are essential to your treatment experience, the best way to find a facility is a quick search in our directory followed by talking to an admissions representative at the facilities you’re considering. They will be able to provide a full breakdown of facility amenities and give you a detailed account of what life is like for residential patients. It’s important to realize that many rehabs with private rooms tend to be higher-end luxury facilities that will either need to be paid for with private insurance or out-of-pocket. No matter what kind of treatment you need, you can get help starting today.