Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

Belton, Texas

3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513

(254) 781-3217

About Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

Located in Belton, Texas, Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center helps those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. This facility treats children, adolescents, and adults on a private campus of over 30 acres of rolling Texas hills. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, picnic areas, walking trails, and the latest exercise equipment. One of the standout features of Cedar Crest is the serene setting you have while recovering.

Cedar Crest includes a continuum of services that range from outpatient to inpatient care. They use innovative options that cater to the specific needs of the individuals in treatment. The programs consist of a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists.

The team works together to give you an optimal care plan that starts when you begin treatment. You’ll receive services in a safe, supportive environment so that you can focus on recovery. They can manage medication and provide therapy to prevent relapse. Likewise, the 12 Step addiction program will help you become stable while obtaining the skills and coping strategies needed to become happier and better adjusted. They accept many private health insurance plans, like Cigna and Aetna, and will give you free insurance verification when you contact them for more information.

Check icon Accreditations at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

Joint Commission

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
Accreditation Number: 1562

Heart icon Treatment at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

head-side-medical iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

file-medical iconMental Health

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.

Dollar icon Insurance & Financials at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

  • dollar-sign iconSelf-pay options
  • shield-quartered iconMedicaid
  • shield-quartered iconMedicare
  • id-card iconPrivate insurance
  • Amerigroup
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User icon Programs at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

user iconAdolescence program

user-tie iconAdult program

children iconChildren program

person-cane iconElderly program

shield-halved iconMilitary program

person iconProgram for men

person-dress iconProgram for women

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Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

bed-front iconInpatient

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.

clipboard-medical iconMedically 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.

house-medical iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

Creative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

Family Therapy

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.

Group Therapy

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.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life Skills

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.

Trauma Therapy

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.

House check icon Settings and Amenities at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center

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  • paw iconPet friendly
  • music iconMusic room
  • person-hiking iconHiking
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3500 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Belton, TX 76513

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Reviews

1.89 (317 reviews)
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There are a number of staff that clearly enjoy their power over the residents way too much. Those staff are supported by a chorus of other staff who either don’t believe or don’t care about any complaints. That staff is overseen by administration that is too worried abo ... Read More

Reviewed on 10/21/2019
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I went for residential treatment and lived there for a month. They are disorganized and they constantly switched psychiatrists for me. The morning of the day I was discharged I was still on scrubs which meant I wasn’t allowed of wear my normal clothes. I felt like they jus ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/15/2019
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Staff was ok with the exception of one woman, Rhoni (Rony? Not sure of spelling), who I believe was some type of aid. She was rude and indifferent. Getting through to talk to counselor, nurse, etc. was a huge pain. Constantly being passed from one person to another when tryi ... Read More

Reviewed on 10/18/2018
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1.9 (314 reviews)
AZ Outdoors
1 month ago on Google
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Abuse, neglect, and they dont want you to get better. They prescribed cheap and ineffective medications. Their protocol for events such as anxiety attacks in to put them in room around 15 by 10 ft with a bed in the middle with a thin mat. Ineffective groups and therapy. Constant flow of contraband and weapons. Substance use inside. Gang like jumping and beats. Regular fights. Complete lack of education. Lack of medical attention and so many other reasons that make this more comparable to prison than treatment. Also, any response to the review by Ceadar Crest is automated.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Reading this is very troubling. Safety, compassion, and delivering clinically excellent treatment are pivotal to the care we provide at Cedar Crest Hospital, and we are thankful that you were willing to share your thoughts with us. We would sincerely appreciate having an opportunity to gather more information and ask that you please contact us directly by emailing FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com. Thank you.
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They never answer the phone just says to leave a voicemail and they never call back my sister was there for 2 weeks and we got one phone call back just to tell us what she was diagnosed with. She was released and still didnt get any update about her or tell us how we can help her other then convince her to take her medication.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Reading this is very troubling. Safety, compassion, and delivering clinically excellent treatment are pivotal to the care we provide at Cedar Crest Hospital, and we are thankful that you were willing to share your thoughts with us. We would sincerely appreciate having an opportunity to gather more information and ask that you please contact us directly by emailing FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com. Thank you.
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If I could give a zero I would! These people don t care . They don t answer the phones or anything ! My son had a broken nose and had a doctor appointment and because they didn t answer the phone He missed his appointment! Called about 10 times they kept transferring me to numbers no one answers !

Response from the owner1 month ago
Receiving feedback is very important to the work we do, and we thank you for taking the time to leave this review. However, reading it is concerning, and we would truly appreciate having a chance to gather more in-depth details. If you would be willing to speak with us directly, please reach out to FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com.
Kira Stone
1 month ago on Google
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This is one of those facilities you see on documentaries and will most likely be shut down within a few years. Heavy abuse, corruption and disgusting placeI stayed in the adolescent residential unit for a few months, this place is full of abusers who take money from vulnerable parents wanting to help their kids. Please for the love of God, do not send your child here and pay these people to abuse your loved ones. We were forced to sit on a wall for 24 hours straight (already been a lawsuit because of this), they encouraged homophobia and hate speech, unprofessionalism like staff members having sexual relationships with each other and TALKING about it, plus fights/physical altercations with staff members happen very often.My parents were lied to about my treatment; outings happen every other weekend for good behavior kids, but it was just the kids that they hadn t broken yet. I was never allowed to leave the facility ONCE and would get in more trouble if I asked the reason for my punishment. There was no reason for me to be punished, I was just older than the other kids and not as easily manipulated.So, why were they calling my parents and telling them I was ON THE OUTINGS having fun and behaving well? My parents had no idea that I d never even been taken to a single one. They were absolutely shocked when I got home and found out, because they trusted these people. I saw multiple other kids who were the main causes of problems and fights receive favoritism and special privileges, I still don t know the reasoning behind this.One of the patients when I was there didn t like her roommate because she was too weird , so when staff instigated and told her they wouldn t switch her room for a dumb reason like that knowing she was in danger, the patient went into the room while the weird girl was sleeping and PUNCHED HER IN THE FACE in her sleep so that staff would finally have a reason to separate them.Repairing my relationships with the people who sent me here was insanely difficult because of what we went through. Please choose better and do not send any kids here anymore.

Response from the owner1 month ago
We appreciate your feedback, though we are troubled by what we have read. We strive to be a treatment center that offers care that meets all identified needs, and we believe that it is extremely important that we gather more information. Please reach out to us directly by emailing FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com so that we can best address your concerns. Thank you.
Laura Huey
1 month ago on Google
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As of July 2024 this facility does not have cameras. There is no video surveillance on the units and hallways. I find this very problematic.I found this out when calling about a concern but did not have staff names to report. I stated, can t you just check the cameras? And to my shock I was told they don t have any. My house has cameras, my church has cameras, Walmart has cameras, daycares have cameras, everyone has cameras how does a mental hospital not have surveillance??? Especially with mentally ill minors that are suicidal. I had read the 1 star reviews, and I knew this place might be rough but I was not prepared for this news. But it makes all the other reviews make sense. Obviously staff will be bad if there is no accountability and no oversight. It will always be their word against the patient s word and these patients have some severe diagnosis but that doesn t mean they don t know when they are being mistreated. But it does mean people are less likely to believe them. This is a huge problem that needs to be addressed. I was told that they are in the process of getting cameras. So in the future ask about the cameras. And if someone can post when they finally get them it will be interesting to see how long it takes.

Response from the owner1 month ago
We are very concerned by what has been shared here. Setting the standard for excellence in the provision of behavioral healthcare is our goal, and we would like to better understand the circumstances. If you would be willing to speak with us directly, please reach out to FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com to provide more information. Thank you.
Hailey Conn
1 month ago on Google
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I d like to preface this with the good in this facility, before moving on to all of the heinous things that were going on. I d like to thank Courtney, Rebecca, Angie, Leo, Jabari, all the med nurses, and the wonderful doctor who helped me. You guys rock and are doing a great job in a broken system. However, Tiffany, the abusive BHA, needs to move to a different career. She constantly intentionally intimidated patients. If your job makes you feel this way, it s time to move on. The cleanliness of the facility is horrible, I appreciate the house keepers but there are not enough of them. The tablet system doesn t work for the BHAS, maybe paper charting would help? They are so consumed with counting everyone on a screen that they can t do their job properly. Also having one water jug for all patients per floor is atrocious. I have a UTI from this. Also, there needs to be two med nurses per cottage . Those lovely women are overwhelmed and it hinders their ability to do their job. There also needs to be better placement by age and by illness. I was stuck with some predators and this got in the way of my recovery. The facility is also in deep disrepair, and there needs to be more hired contractors to aid the ones that are there. Lastly, the contractors shouldn t be there with patients around. An aggressive patient stole one of the tools, thus making everyone terrified to be there. I m not sure how the job market affects the facility, but these things MUST be considered. I believe in the good staff members. The abusive ones should be fired. The staff deserves the time they need to do their jobs so they don t lose confidence in themselves. I believe these things can be managed, but corporate needs to stop looking at us and the staff like zoo animals.

Response from the owner1 month ago
We are deeply concerned by this review but are so grateful that you were willing to share. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality care in a safe, welcoming environment. Please consider contacting FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com so that we can speak with you directly and best address your concerns. Thank you.
Rachael Sheeks
2 months ago on Google
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My child was here in September 2022. Its July 1st of 2024 now. We still have not received the overpayment difference of the amount paid at time of service from what our insurance paid. No one seems to want to communicate in billing. In my childs time hospitalized at Cedar Crest Belton in the 12 and under wing for depression, he was bullied by other (inmates)patients and threatened by staff with injections if he didnt go to sleep. He was medicated to the point of being a zombie after we denied medications but in the notes it showed he was givent them anyway. The counsel we thought he would receive was little to none. There were other kids vaping and everyone was put on lock down several times. There were other kids who were territorial and would make my child get up from where he was sitting for no reason(gang mentality? ). One night another child snuck out of bed and climbed into bed with my son. The phones ring and ring so you are unable to see or talk to your child while they are here. Your kids may come out with more trauma after being hospitalized here. Stay far away. The brochure looks great with outdoor time, swimming, and keeping up with school work so they dont fall behind. They are only allowed outside sometimes in a small cement area with chainlink fence. My son still wakes up with nightmares from this place that was supposed to help him.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Receiving feedback is very important to the work we do, and we thank you for taking the time to leave this review. However, reading it is concerning, and we would truly appreciate having a chance to gather more in-depth details. If you would be willing to speak with us directly, please reach out to FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com.
Mariah Sivick
2 months ago on Google
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This place should not be open to children. I went here when I was 17 and me and another adolescent patient were touched and told to do inappropriate acts at this facility. An investigation happened and we received very poor treatment after the event. This is not a safe place!!!

Response from the owner2 months ago
Although this review is concerning, we are grateful that you ve shared it with us. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care, and we want to learn more about what you ve written. Please email us at Feedback@cedarcresthospital.com so that we can discuss this thoroughly. Thank you.
Sarah Frazier
2 months ago on Google
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DO NOT SEND ANYONE YOU LOVE HERE.I came out more traumatized. Its been two years since my experience here, my journals are disturbing. I have ptsd and immense fear of returning to this h*llhole. Thanks to whatever judge in Texas was responsible that evening. Horrible place. Decent people, sometimes. But also a lot of staff that could not care less about the people who are not allowed to leave and go home. Selfish staff, rude. I wish they would close this facility.They do not offer therapy. There is a group therapy every day which consists of annoying questions or making paper crafts. The people that come in for group therapy were usually wonderful. But, its NOT HELPFUL. The gym is not useful. Walk or get hit with basketballs. They dont allow the adults to use the pool. Rarely get to go outside. And if you do, someone could easily stab their own arm open with a tree branch to show an innocent patient and leave them more traumatized. A girl had a seizure one night, they said she was fine, locked us out of the common room and kept us in the hall. Do not recommend unless you want your loved ones to REALLY lose it and get worse.All around a bad, bad place.

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This was a great place!! Ms. Courtney and Mr. Anthony were the best staff there!

Response from the owner2 months ago
We are so appreciative that you took time to share your thoughts with us. Thank you so much for your feedback! It truly means so much.
Terri Best
2 months ago on Google
3

@CindyMartinez TT is my daughter. Id like to clarify that she stated that Ms. Tiffany is firm but fun and lovable. She said they were laughing and joking and she shoved her in a friendly way. She said she told her dont do that. Ms. Tiffany apologized. Other kids reported as TT looked at it as a slight correction. She was actually sad that Ms. Tiffany went to another unit. I will say I think some things could be better there. However I would like to shout out Ms. Tiffany and the team on Unit 5 and 2. It takes strong, trained, patient people to work in a field like this. Just like I work in an educational setting and trust its not the pay. Especially in my case. Certified teachers make way more but its not enough. So as Cedar Crest is not perfect. I commend them for doing a job that most people cant or dont want to be a village

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for sharing this review. We sincerely appreciate it.
Ryan Papp
3 months ago on Google
5

I read a lot of the bad reviews and found them erroneous. I was just released from this facility this morning after a 10 day stay and it was an absolute pleasure, as much as a rehab can be, anyway. The staff were very nice, the food delicious and the medical staff professional and competent. Would recommend.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for sharing this feedback! We truly appreciate you taking time to leave a review and will continue to work hard to provide exceptional care.
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