Anchor Hospital

5454 Yorktowne Drive Atlanta, GA 30349

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About Anchor Hospital

Anchor Hospital is a rehab in Atlanta, Georgia, that’s also a psychiatric treatment center. This can be perfect for people with both addiction and a mental illness because this rehab can treat both.

They’ll help teens who have psychiatric issues. However, the addiction program here is for adults who are 18 and older. There are actually programs at multiple different levels in both outpatient and inpatient settings. With this level of customization, you can be sure that you’ll get treatment that is suited to your situation.

As far as the treatment itself it’s based on 12 step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. There are daily meetings on site. The main focus of this program is group therapy. But you’ll also have classes about addiction and relapse prevention.

I found it interesting that there are more than just standard addiction groups in this program. There are also groups for specific issues you might be dealing with like grief and trauma. There’s a special program for older adults as well. I also noticed that there’s a medical detox unit at this rehab. That way, you can take the first steps toward recovery here.

Keep in mind, though, that some past clients have had concerns about the conditions and resources at this rehab. Other clients were happy with their experience and the accommodations, so it may be best to look around and make sure it’s up to your standards.

Facility Overview

122

Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

pixieforcdg

6 days ago on Google

My friend went to this place and it was highly abusive . The staff there sucked & she didn t get any help. There was constant fights & even a girl that tried to commit while she was there & no one helped. When there was 3 fights broken out at once with blood drops on the floor , nobody cared . They discharged the patients back to their room.

Tanner McMillan

1 week ago on Google

I was just released from the Anchor Hospital Harbor Town unit today - after a 4 day visit. While there are many things about this place that can be improved, I will say recovery depends heavily on the effort you put into it. I am in a much better place now than I was going into that hospital. So I would like to thank the teams that handled my care.I would also like to give a massive shout out to the Patient Care Tech : Emmanuel A. In the Harbor Town Unit. To whom it may concern, Emmanuel deserves a sizeable raise immediately for the amount of care, attention, effort, and work he puts into each of his patients. Emmanuel worked 2 doubles in 4 days, and never complained, and continued to give it his all, all day, everyday.I would recomend Anchor's HarborTown unit to family and friends in need, based solely on my experience with Mr. Emmanuel A. Alone. IF you are committed to providing the best quality experience to your patients, give this man a sizeable raise immediately; for if I were you, I wouldn't want him to even consider going anywhere else.Thank you -Tanner M.

Response from the owner1 day ago

Thank you for your kind words, Tanner! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!

Blake

2 weeks ago on Google

Cockroaches and rats in my room, staff were abusive. No working water

Response from the owner1 week ago

Hi, Blake. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We would like to get some more details so that we can further look into your concerns. So that we can follow up with you directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements. The Acute Inpatient Program serves adolescents, adults and seniors experiencing a behavioral or chemical dependency crisis. The Adult Psychiatric Program provides evaluation and treatment to stabilize and treat individuals in crisis.

Intensive Outpatient

he Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serves children, adolescents, adults and seniors in need of structured therapy that allows the patient to maintain a work-life balance. Flexible programming hours allow the patient to schedule 3-5 days per week that are most appropriate to meet their needs.

Aftercare Support

Aftercare, which is sometimes referred to as continuing care or relapse prevention, is a type of structured care meant to help you continue with the progress you've made after completing an addiction treatment program. Most of the time, you'll continue receiving support after a treatment program by partnering with their case managers and staff to identify and access the resources you need to remain sober.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Partial Hospitalization Program

Designed for individuals who don't require round-the-clock care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a form of outpatient care with a higher level of support. PHP treatment can be an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option. With daily sessions lasting 6 to 8 hours, up to 5 days a week, a partial hospitalization program may offer medication management, relapse prevention techniques, and behavioral therapy interventions. PHP treatment can be fully or partially covered by insurance.

24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.

Co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency issues will be treated simultaneously while in the inpatient program. Based on an integrated assessment treatment is tailored to suit the individual patient. Patients at Anchor will have the opportunity to participate in programming that addresses both psychiatric and chemical dependency symptoms. Treatment is administered by a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals. Active family involvement in treatment is a critical component for the treatment plan.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Men and women in Georgia may experience Motivational Interviewing techniques while undergoing individual therapy for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. This approach helps you explore how you feel about drug use and it strengthens your commitment to maintaining treatment. It is particularly useful in the early stages of recovery.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Brian Fisk, MHA

CFO

Ivania Irby

Medical Director

Accreditations

LegitScript has reviewed Anchor Hospital as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

(678) 251-3200

Website

5454 Yorktowne Drive
Atlanta, GA 30349

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Reviews of Anchor Hospital

2.3/5 (348 reviews)

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2.3 (348 reviews)

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Isabell K

3 weeks ago

absolute nightmare.

Response from the owner2 years ago

Hello, Isabell. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.

Eevee The Meanie

1 month ago

My younger sister stayed here for about a week and got out very recently. She came home extemely malnourished, bruised up, and beyond sleep deprived. She told stories of threats she recieved from other patients and how staff mistreated her terribly. She also supposedly witnessed multiple staff being fired for such mistreatment. She now carries more truama than what she was hospitalized for in the first place. All this, in one week.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your sister s concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your sister to reach out to us directly by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.

Linda Johnson

I was a patient at this hospital for over a week. It had to be the most horrible experience I've been through. The staff showed us absolutely no respect. They made us wear these electric bracelets that were constantly scanned. Why, I don't know. The staff would walk around you typing information on their special pads. They entered our rooms every 15 minutes at bedtime to check on us. It was always difficult sleeping on uncomfortable beds with no pillows. I had to roll up an uncomfortable bedspread to make somewhat of a pillow. They woke us up at 7:00 am to get us out of bed and then locked our bedroom doors, so we couldn't go back in there. There was absolutely no individual therapy. The occasional so called therapies, were a joke. I suffer with severe anxiety, and depression. I had been suffering with not eating, for weeks. I had hoped I would get therapy to help me find out why I was doing it. I had no desire for food. I knew not eating was hurting my body. All I received was negative comments about what not eating was doing to be, to my body Well Duh. No support to help me work through this problem. They just didn't care. Most of the time the patients just sat on chairs and couches doing nothing but watch tv, and talk some. In my so called Safe Haven , I didn't feel safe. There was a woman there that would scream constantly, and even tried to choke one of the workers, and attacked a couple of patients. She should never have been in our unit. When I arrived there, they took all of my belongings. I couldn't even get my own toiletries, and some clothes. I had to wear these horrible green paper like uniforms. Both of mine were huge. I often asked for smaller ones, but I never got them. The commons are was very warm to me. I was miserable. A couple of times I felt faint from the heat and asked the workers to please let me go into my room, but they wouldn't unlock my bedroom door, so I can rest. One of the workers said that the many times I felt faint, she made a smart-ass remark saying she never saw me faint yet. A few days they would bring snacks into the unit, they were put in a paper bag, and they poured them out. One of the nights that I became overheated, I begged them to let me go into my room. Of course they said no. The next morning when my blood pressure was checked, the above number was 200. They at least have me some medication to bring it down. I rested and a few hours later I asked someone to check my blood pressure again. I had to scream at the staff, to get their attention. They were too busy laughing with staff members at the nurses station. Someone finally checked my blood pressure and was even higher. They finally brought a doctor in to give me medication to lower it. Thank God it helped. At least the doctor cared about my condition. I could have had a stroke from these high blood pressures. No one checked on me while I was resting in my room, after having those high blood pressures. They just didn't care. They were the same with most of the patients. We were treated like prisoners not patients who needed mental health help. The whole time I was there my anxiety levels were worse, and I had constant panic attacks. No one should go to this hospital. You won't get the therapy you need, plus a staff that treats you with absolutely no respect. I'm still dealing with the trauma of my stay there. This is not a psychiatric hospital, its a control run nightmare. I couldn't get out of this horrible hospital. This place should be shut now.

Response from the owner2 months ago

Hi, Linda. We understand that your time is valuable and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. If you would like to discuss your concerns further with a representative, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you for reaching out.

Brenda Cordell

I have power attorney over my daughter MH. No one discusses with me or even much less contact about her medications and treatment the entire time. She came in on 11/22 and I get a call 11/26 stating she is discharged the staff was absolute rude and said no transportation was available which is not true and we live in Savannah . No mentioning either of meds taken. The paperwork was also provided in 11/22 which I emailed and yet no information. I am contacting healthcare facilities regulations also attorney general etc immediately. This is truly unacceptable .

Hi, Brenda. Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to take the opportunity to address your concerns with you directly. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/ so that we can follow up with you. Thank you again and we hope to hear from you soon.

D.V. (Angel4life)

Response from the owner1 month ago

Hello. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.

Kenyatta White

I stayed here December 2022 and as I ve had time to reflect I can give an accurate review on this establishment.Intake- Upon walking in there was a man very unkept laying down on a chair, very scary. The hospital was under construction and I was put into a waiting room . Very nasty floors, crud in the corners and only one chair in the room. I thought this was because this area was in remodeling, I was astonished when I realized that leaks, stains, mold, and stench was standard throughout the entire facility except for the administrative office, where they put on a facade to keep patients rolling in. The nurse told me to make sure I locked the door behind myself as the man laying down inside was crazy . I stayed here for 2 hours. A lady then came in and gave me a change of clothes and ushered me to the bathroom. There was bodily fluid everywhere on the floor upon entering. She then took my belongings and told me I would get them back when I left. I didn t get my items back and lost total of $200 clothes and shoes combined. After reaching out to patient advocacy for months they did nothing about it and didn t even bother to compensate, though it was their fault.Day to day processes- Once I got taken to where I would be treated nothing improved. Mold everywhere and out of the 10 staff members I interacted with only 2 seemed to actually care about the patients. Patients of all kinds of issues were out together and it seemed as if we were only separated by age; ages up to 16 in one pod, 16-60 in another, 60+ in the remaining. Meaning you could be in the hospital for mental illnesses and on your day to day you would have to deal with withdrawing addicts because they were in your age group. We were not separated and we were in the day room all together almost all day.Care-My experience was 6 days, the details are from my personal 6 day stay. A nurse would come in our rooms every morning at 5AM and check vitals. Then the doctor would come in at 6AM and ask you 3 questions then leave. There was a therapist who would see you once and that s it. There was also an activities lady who came in twice. The doctor prescribed antidepressants and other things and that s all he did.Food and wellbeing- Jail food, but it s all you have. Breakfast is okay. For the most part you get everything you need as far as self care. Not the best products (very cheap) but they will do.I would not send a loved one or anyone I hated here. The lack of cleanliness, quality, and care for their patients is disturbing at the least. Everyday it felt like you were living in a dumpster and you often didn t know if people genuinely felt better or if they were so disgusted that they would pretend to progress to get out. Do not send anyone here. You will pay $5k for a quality that s less than a 1 star hotel. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The only good thing that came out of this experience was the friends I made there as we helped each other through our battles. Nevertheless, a patient should not have to be a therapist to their peer. Unfortunately I don t have any pictures because phones were not allowed. Please take my word on this.

Hi, Kenyatta. We understand that your time is valuable and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. If you would like to discuss your concerns further with a representative, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you for reaching out.

Alicia Robinson

This has to be the worst behavior unit that my son has ever been sent to. He was there at that unit for almost a month and still came home the same I asked several times for him to be placed on the Invega shot Which has worked very well for him in the past, but instead they ignored my request and did it as they felt even though they never met him a day in their life,how could you possibly know what was best and not listen to a mom s own advice? I hope that this center is closed down soon because evidently it s not helping anyone these reviews that I ve been reading are horrible and I have to agree One of them. Just because everyone is not fortunate enough to have insurance, doesn t mean that they shouldn t receive the best care possible!!!!

Hi, Alicia. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your concerns. However, due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or their guardian; however, we encourage your son or his legal guardian to reach out to us directly by visiting https://anchorhospital.com/contact-us/ Again, thank you.

Free Thinkers

Michael Eddy

I share the sentiment that many reviewers share. This was an absolute nightmare. I was hospitalized in 2015 when I lived Upstate NY. That facility was amazing. I was here a month or two ago (I try to forget) and it was an absolute joke. With bipolar depression, anxiety and panic attacks there was no therapy to learn to cope with them. I sat in a chair and watched TV. That's it. The food was horrible. I wouldn't give it to my neighbors dogs and they irritate me to no end. You feel like you're a prisoner. I would see the psychiatrist once for like 5 minutes. He'd ask me questions and that's it. I didn't even know who the social worker was for most of the week I was there. God forbid she be nice when filling out your discharge paperwork. I ended up with an infection in my thumb. Which cost me a lot having to have two different doctors slice into it to drain all the infection out. I had told a nurse my thumb hurt when it started and was told what am I going to do about it. Never saw a doctor they said they'd put me on antibiotics and that never happened. You use the common bathroom and there isn't even a sink to wash your hands and all they had was hand sanitizer at the nurses station. So who knows what germs you pick up there. When I walked out that door to leave I couldn't get away fast enough. No one should ever attempt any kind of therapy here. You won't get any. The place is an absolute joke of a hospital and doesn't deserve to be in business. Every patient is just a paycheck to them.

Hi, Michael. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.anchorhospital.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

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