Tri City Medical Center

4002 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056
Inpatient
Tri City Medical Center CA 92056

About Tri City Medical Center

Tri City Medical Center provides alcohol and drug rehab and mental health treatment for individuals in Oceanside, California. They also provide valuable community resources, including referrals, psychiatric care, and medical services.

Treatment at Tri City Medical Center begins with a mental health assessment to screen for symptoms of addiction or co-occurring mental health disorders. Other services include the following:

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) program is open to adults over 18. Clients attend individual and group treatment sessions for improved coping skills, peer support, therapy, and recovery meetings. Sessions are typically held 3 to 4 days a week and are available in-person and via telehealth, during the daytime and evenings.

Tri City Medical Center accepts PPO and HMO plans, like Aetna, BlueCross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United; Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and Tricare. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out-of-network benefits can vary.

Latest Reviews

Luis Oropeza
1 week ago on Google
1
Very poor assistance. Father came in with stage 2 high blood pressure...5 hours in. And still nothing
Response from the owner6 days ago
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Your concerns are very important to us and will be passed on to our patient liaison officer who can also be reached at patientliaisonofficer@tcmc.com.
Jimmy & Leanne Lundgren
2 weeks ago on Google
5
My husband came to Tri City for acute rehab after being in a very bad car accident. (He is 37 years old and very fit prior to his accident). We were transferred to Tri City from Scripps La Jolla for their acute rehab program specifically. We had a great experience. The nurses were fantastic. They answered all our questions and if they did not have the answers they contacted our original doctors at Scripps La Jolla and got the answers.Our goal for acute rehab was to get my husband more independent and comfortable with transfers in and out of his wheel chair along with upper body's strengthening and pain management. The therapy did just this. We was confident with his transfers and even getting in and out of my car which was a huge leap of independence (otherwise we would have to do ambulance rides). I am a physical therapist myself so know what to look for in a rehab department.All of my husbands therapy sessions were one on one with a therapist. He had 3 hours of therapy a day. From what I learned the other acute rehab in north county does a lot of group rehab sessions which would not have been ideal for our situation. Tri Cit's acute rehab has the best outcomes in north county as well.I also want to point out that tri city has had some leadership changes in the last few years. With these changes Tri City has become a place that staff are proud to work at. They are kind and compassionate and are patient focused. I would recommend Tri City's acute rehab hands down.
Response from the owner5 days ago
We are THRILLED to hear about your excellent experience with our Acute Rehab team. And are thankful your husband is doing so well after being in our team's care at the hospital. Happiest of Holidays from our Tri-City family to you :)
Rosanna
2 weeks ago on Google
5
The emergency room doctors, nurse s and techs took great care of my son. Really appreciated their care.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Rosanna, Thank you for leaving this positive review. We are happy to hear that our emergency room staff and Physicians took great care of your son. Take Care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
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Accepted Insurance

Tri City Medical Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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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.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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).
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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.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

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.

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 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.

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

Contact Information

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4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056

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Luis Oropeza
1 week ago
1

Very poor assistance. Father came in with stage 2 high blood pressure...5 hours in. And still nothing

Response from the owner1 week ago
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Your concerns are very important to us and will be passed on to our patient liaison officer who can also be reached at patientliaisonofficer@tcmc.com.
Jimmy & Leanne Lundgren
2 weeks ago
5

My husband came to Tri City for acute rehab after being in a very bad car accident. (He is 37 years old and very fit prior to his accident). We were transferred to Tri City from Scripps La Jolla for their acute rehab program specifically. We had a great experience. The nurses were fantastic. They answered all our questions and if they did not have the answers they contacted our original doctors at Scripps La Jolla and got the answers.Our goal for acute rehab was to get my husband more independent and comfortable with transfers in and out of his wheel chair along with upper body's strengthening and pain management. The therapy did just this. We was confident with his transfers and even getting in and out of my car which was a huge leap of independence (otherwise we would have to do ambulance rides). I am a physical therapist myself so know what to look for in a rehab department.All of my husbands therapy sessions were one on one with a therapist. He had 3 hours of therapy a day. From what I learned the other acute rehab in north county does a lot of group rehab sessions which would not have been ideal for our situation. Tri Cit's acute rehab has the best outcomes in north county as well.I also want to point out that tri city has had some leadership changes in the last few years. With these changes Tri City has become a place that staff are proud to work at. They are kind and compassionate and are patient focused. I would recommend Tri City's acute rehab hands down.

Response from the owner1 week ago
We are THRILLED to hear about your excellent experience with our Acute Rehab team. And are thankful your husband is doing so well after being in our team's care at the hospital. Happiest of Holidays from our Tri-City family to you :)
Rosanna
2 weeks ago
5

The emergency room doctors, nurse s and techs took great care of my son. Really appreciated their care.

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Hi Rosanna, Thank you for leaving this positive review. We are happy to hear that our emergency room staff and Physicians took great care of your son. Take Care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
Lisa Pacheco
3 weeks ago
5

We entered the hospital through the emergency based on a massive stroke that my dad had experienced. From the moment we arrived through the couple of days that we needed to be there for his comfort care each, and every staff and faculty member were amazing! They took time to listen and offer Advisement based on the process and just were above the charts awesome. They were there to help us through and did their jobs very well. So thankful.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi Lisa, hank you for sharing your experience. We re so glad our team could provide compassionate and attentive care during such a difficult time for your family. Your kind words mean a lot, take care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
Sheryl Gaskin
3 weeks ago
1

I went into the er room in 12/8 with very bad abdominal pain. It was such a long wait. I waited over 4 hours to get my labs and ct results. When I did they told me is was gastric pain. Then I came home and read the discharge papers and found out I have and enlarged liver. Which can be serious and not one person cared to tell me that it was enlarged I will be filing a complaint to ombudsman department. I only have one health and the liver shouldn t be pushed off. The next day still in the worst pain ever.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi Sheryl, I'm so sorry you had to go through such a painful experience and felt overlooked during your visit. Your concern deserve to be taken seriously. I would like to hear more about your experience and try to fix what went wrong. Please feel free to give me a call at 760-940-5566. Gio, Patient Liaison Officer
Rainbow Warrior
3 weeks ago
5

Charge Susan, Cristina. and Shannon the 3 of you run tricity emergency it was my pleasure to meet every single one of you...I can do without this security guard...

Barbara Daugherty
1 month ago
1

This is a recap of my 6-1/2 hour ER experience only. On Sunday 11/24 I was transported by Oceanside paramedics after being involved in a serious car accident. I arrived at the ER at 2:30 PM; after waiting outside to be checked in, they placed my gurney in the hallway, directly inside the bay doors. After some intervention by the paramedic (who was told they were trying to find a doctor) at 3:40 a doctor came and removed my neck brace. 10 minutes later I was moved to the triage/ER waiting area. (I have never been in a filthier room in my entire 70 years!) At 5 PM after not having been seen by anyone and in a great deal of pain, my husband asked a nurse for an ice pack. At 6:15 PM after still not having been seen by anyone, my husband again found a nurse and asked for pain medication. At 6:45 PM I was given a CT scan and rolled back to the small, crowded, filthy waiting room. At 7:30 PM I finally spoke with the doctor, who said the written report/discharge papers would be ready in 10-15 minutes. An hour and a half later (after my husband again tracked down a nurse) the paperwork arrived, whereby they rolled me out the back door. While waiting for the car to be brought around, the original paramedics who brought me in came out the back door, saw me, did a double take and said "oh my gosh - are you still here???" At 9 PM we were finally on our way home. A couple of notes: (1) the doctor told me that when she came on duty there were 32 patients waiting to be seen and she was the only ER doctor on duty; (2) not only did the floor in the waiting room looked as though it hadn't been cleaned in a month, I can only imagine the last time the chairs had been wiped down/disinfected. (3) Apparently the room behind us was a staff room - they were certainly having a raucous good time; (4) the restroom? filthier than the waiting room - worse than any bad gas station bathroom; (5) the car I was riding in was rear ended by a Greyhound bus. The window next to me shattered, causing lacerations and leaving pieces of glass on my clothing and skin. Not one single medical professional I interacted with bothered to clean the lacerations, treat the cuts or remove any glass - except for the CT technician who thought I had "sparkly jewelry" on my shirt...All that being said, I understand that the ER department is supposedly undergoing renovation. That is no excuse for the horribly filthy conditions patients waiting to receive care are subject to. I've been to a lot of medical facilities over my lifetime, in particular many in the past 3 years since my husband's cancer diagnosis, and I have never been in a facility where it seemed like there was no "system" or anyone in charge. Is going from room to room calling out patients' names trying to find them seem like a good system? Does discussing patients' medical conditions in the middle of a crowded waiting room seem like it's HIPAA compliant? Having patients in hospital gowns being made to wait in the same room with other patients and visitors doesn't seem to be a sign of caring about the patients. Rather than publicly post this, I would have MUCH preferred to send this in an email to someone in administration, whether it was Gene Ma, or someone in patient liaison, the ER director, etc., but finding contact information for any of these individuals has proven to be most challenging. So here I am. Car accident aside, it was a horrible experience from the time they rolled my gurney in until they slammed my wheelchair into the door on the way out. Someone needs to be in charge. Someone needs to do better. Someone needs to be held accountable. Has anyone in upper management walked through your Triage/ER department lately? If you have, then you are just as responsible as the people working there. Lesson learned; never again. Closest hospital or not I will go the extra distance and pay whatever extra I need to be taken to Scripps La Jolla or Palomar or any other ER that isn't Tri-City.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Barbara, I am deeply sorry to hear about the challenges and distress you experienced during what was already a traumatic time for you. Your concerns about the conditions, lack of communication, and the care provided are extremely important and will be addressed with the seriousness they deserve. Please feel free to contact me at you earliest convenience to discuss your experience. My number is 760-940-5566. I will help ensure this is escalated to the appropriate leadership. Gio Patient Liaison Officer
David Bowman
1 month ago
5

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Pam Harris
1 month ago
5

The absolute best staff and care that you could ask for! The building is rough, the ED is under construction so it was difficult to navigate. The rooms, tables and beds were definitely worn. However, the care I received from the ED, OR and 2P nurses and techs/CNAs from nights and day shift were phenomenal. My doctors were attentive and I felt very secure in their care. I highly recommend this community hospital. -SP

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Pam, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you felt secure and well-cared-for by our team, especially through the ED, OR, and 2P nursing and tech staff. While we're aware of the challenges posed by construction and building updates, it s incredibly rewarding to know that the quality of care made such a positive impression. Take Care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
Percy M. Cannon
1 month ago
5

Every staff member was very professional and treated me with respect and empathy

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Percy, we are happy to hear our staff treated you with respect and empathy. Take Care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
emat214
1 month ago
1

We have our father sent to emergency to check him as he was having fever with chills and he was delirious. We were told to wait at the waiting room and after sometime one of the staff told us that he was in one the er triage room, and let us in we went and there was an ER Tech(curly hair) sitting in the front and asked her about our father. She asked us who let us in and that we re not supposed to be inside. I told her that one of the staff told us to be here and so she asked us to go out and wait outside again, we were anxious and feeling tired so we got frustrated that we had to go back outside then few seconds asked us to come back, she told me not to give an attitude. My father was inside and anxious so I k nd of answer her back that we already told her that he was inside when she could just have told us nicely to stay put, and so of course I have to voice out my frustration the way she treated us, and let her know that my dad is inside and we are anxious not knowing so I told her that she could have been respectful and not to treat us or her tone of voice was being disrespectful. She needs to show understanding and as courtesy apology to my mom. Anyone going to the emergency has mixed emotion and the er tech was not helpful and was very disrespectful. Staff should at least have compassion and understanding especially families dealing with like these emergency situation. The nurse was very nice and patient enough to listen to us. She was actually there listening to our concern.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Emat, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We re truly sorry for the frustration and lack of communication you encountered during such a difficult time. Your feedback is very important to us, and we want to do everything we can to improve. If you re open to it, I d appreciate the chance to connect and hear more about what happened please feel free to call me at 760-940-5566. Gio Patient Liaison Officer
George Grayson
1 month ago
5

Today marks two weeks since my heart surgery. As a (now-retired) physician, I have seen just how wrong things can go wrong. But my surgery and post-op care went completely right. Thinking hard, I cannot imagine any aspect that could have been better.My wife and other family commented on how friendly and supportive all the staff were to me and to them.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi George, I'm so glad to hear your surgery and recovery went smoothly and couldn t have been better. Wishing you all the best as you continue to heal. Take care! Gio Patient Liaison Officer
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