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155 Oak Street Westborough, MA 01581
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About Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

Spectrum Health Systems offers comprehensive residential treatment for substance use disorder and dual diagnosis for adults. You’ll find ’em located out on Oak Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. This is Spectrum’s flagship location and is the Charles J. Faris Recovery Center, located in a 25-acre park.

The center is accredited by CARF. If you’re wondering about payment, the center accepts insurance from many providers. They also take Medicare Part B and Medicaid. There’s also a sliding fee schedule based on your income and the size of your family. They don’t turn anyone away for an inability to pay.

They offer medical detox with 24 hour nursing supervision. They can help you detox from opioids, alcohol, or whatever substance you’ve been using. They’ll give you medication to help ease the worst withdrawal symptoms. While in detox, you’ll begin preparing for the next part of your recovery.

This location also offers clinical stabilization. This is a short term inpatient (IP) program. You’ll have an assessment and participate in individual and group counseling. You’ll prepare a continuing care plan and decide what your next step will be for your recovery process.

After detox, if appropriate, you’ll move to a residential treatment program. This is a longer program than the clinical stabilization program and is gender specific to address men’s and women’s unique needs. The schedule is structured and you’ll participate in different therapy modalities. These include family, group, and individual counseling.

There are also recovery groups and relapse prevention training. You’ll have time for recreational activities since exercise is an important part of recovery.

While in the program, you’ll work on developing a continuing care plan. Having a plan is important to help you maintain sobriety after discharge. The length of stay in the residential program varies depending on your progress.

More than one former client felt that the center saved their lives. They mentioned that the staff was amazing and helped with little things, like cleaning a jacket.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 200
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 31 - 60
Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Charles Keith
4 months ago on Google
1
This place is horrible drugs are everywhere can only smoke 5 times the first smoke break is after breakfast and that's at almost 10 am staff are miserable DONT GO HERE if your serious about sobering up
Response from the owner4 days ago
We take our clients feedback seriously and encourage you to call Mark, our Executive Director of Inpatient Services, at (508) 439-6326 to discuss your experience.
Mike Keating
5 months ago on Google
2
I was recently in their CSS program 2-West, new building at the top of the hill.Good:There are a select few in their staff who genuinely care. They treat clients with the patience and respect they deserve; handling conflicts and concerns with grace. Their chef does great with the meals, and as long as you're not male with MassHealth you won't eat last getting room temp food.Bad: The reviews about getting your meds while in the program are true. If you don't go there with all the medication you're perscribed to last the time you're there you're at risk of going without meds. They won't help you get refills so be ready to figure that out on your own. Also, we never got to leave the unit unless it was meals, meds, or smoke breaks. There were two visits to their small fitness center and one walk in the 28 days I spent there.Ugly: If you're going there looking for continuing care, to get into a residential program, you went to the wrong place. I knew I wanted further treatment and at 10 days they said it was too early to apply to TSS programs. At day 27 I was told their go-to line "did you know your out date is tomorrow?". Friends and floormates who weren't fighting to the bone for their treatment were getting screwed over. Aftercare knew nothing about helping those with mental illness, so half their recommended placements won't take you, many others won't happen because they won't call on your behalf, be ready to obnoxiously ask them to contact where you applied and expect meeting with clinician and caseanagers to last a minute if you're lucky. Clearly just a money-maker for MassHealth, if you have good insurance you get the 3rd floor and shockingly better treatment. The majority of staff don't care and you'll be gambling on if your clinician does. My case manager outside the program called 5 business days straight with voicemails before getting a response from my clinician, an ROI was active the whole time.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
We take our clients feedback very seriously and encourage you to contact our executive director of inpatient services at 508-329-8989 to discuss your concerns.
Anna Jennings
6 months ago on Google
5
Very nice place staff is very helpful and friendly! I know my daughter is in good shape!
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for your five-star review! We appreciate you sharing your opinion with others who may be seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one.
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Accepted Insurance

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. 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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient programs are designed for clients who are medically stable and not at an elevated risk of relapse, including those who have already completed inpatient care. Outpatient programs typically advance clients' established treatment plans, offering continuing addiction counseling and recovery education. Clients who enter outpatient care immediately following detox may also receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized treatment plans. Most outpatient rehabs provide multiple levels of care to align with clients' unique needs.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehab offers robust, hands-on care in a highly structured and supportive environment. The facility provides housing, meals, and round-the-clock supervision, allowing clients to focus exclusively on their recovery. Inpatient treatment typically involves intensive addiction counseling based on CBT, DBT, RBT, motivational interviewing, or other psychotherapeutic approaches. Many inpatient treatment centers also offer life skills training and/or complementary therapies, including meditation, mindfulness, and nutrition counseling.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) facilitate clients' sustained sobriety through high-level care aligned with their evolving needs. Clients engage in multiple treatment sessions per week, typically receiving between nine and 20 hours of outpatient care weekly. The frequency and intensity of treatment gradually decreases as clients stabilize. Many intensive outpatient rehabs offer a variety of services, including addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Evidence-based complementary therapies are also common.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Spectrum’s detoxification programs provide 24-hour medical supervision and compassionate nursing care to ensure safe withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and other substances. Medications are used to suppress withdrawal symptoms and make clients as comfortable as possible during detoxification. During this time, they work with each client to prepare them for the next step in the recovery process. Because addiction is a chronic disease, most individuals benefit from continued treatment to learn how to live drug-free and sustain their recovery over time.

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.

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

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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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

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.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Kurt Isaacson, MBA

CEO

Kristin Nolan, MA, MBA

COO

Joe Rose, CPA

CFO

Jeffrey Baxter, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Stacy Flanagan

Chief Human Resources

Jonathan Miller

Chief Information Officer

Lisa Blanchard, MA

CCO

Earl Warren, MBA

VP of Corrections

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

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

Phone icon (800) 366-7732
Building icon

155 Oak Street
Westborough, MA 01581

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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Reviews of Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

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2.7 (60 reviews)
Christopher Bettro
2 days ago
5

Divya Andrews
2 months ago
1

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We’d like to hear more about your experience with us. Please contact our executive director of residential programs at 508.439.6326 to discuss your concerns.
Boston Mass
2 months ago
3

Charles Keith
5 months ago
1

This place is horrible drugs are everywhere can only smoke 5 times the first smoke break is after breakfast and that's at almost 10 am staff are miserable DONT GO HERE if your serious about sobering up

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We take our clients’ feedback seriously and encourage you to call Mark, our Executive Director of Inpatient Services, at (508) 439-6326 to discuss your experience.
Mike Keating
5 months ago
2

I was recently in their CSS program 2-West, new building at the top of the hill. Good:There are a select few in their staff who genuinely care. They treat clients with the patience and respect they deserve; handling conflicts and concerns with grace. Their chef does great with the meals, and as long as you're not male with MassHealth you won't eat last getting room temp food. Bad: The reviews about getting your meds while in the program are true. If you don't go there with all the medication you're perscribed to last the time you're there you're at risk of going without meds. They won't help you get refills so be ready to figure that out on your own. Also, we never got to leave the unit unless it was meals, meds, or smoke breaks. There were two visits to their small fitness center and one walk in the 28 days I spent there. Ugly: If you're going there looking for continuing care, to get into a residential program, you went to the wrong place. I knew I wanted further treatment and at 10 days they said it was too early to apply to TSS programs. At day 27 I was told their go-to line "did you know your out date is tomorrow?". Friends and floormates who weren't fighting to the bone for their treatment were getting screwed over. Aftercare knew nothing about helping those with mental illness, so half their recommended placements won't take you, many others won't happen because they won't call on your behalf, be ready to obnoxiously ask them to contact where you applied and expect meeting with clinician and caseanagers to last a minute if you're lucky. Clearly just a money-maker for MassHealth, if you have good insurance you get the 3rd floor and shockingly better treatment. The majority of staff don't care and you'll be gambling on if your clinician does. My case manager outside the program called 5 business days straight with voicemails before getting a response from my clinician, an ROI was active the whole time.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We take our clients’ feedback very seriously and encourage you to contact our executive director of inpatient services at 508-329-8989 to discuss your concerns.
Anna Jennings
6 months ago
5

Very nice place staff is very helpful and friendly! I know my daughter is in good shape! 😀

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for your five-star review! We appreciate you sharing your opinion with others who may be seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one.
Seth
6 months ago
1

I've been to New England Recovery Center several times and I have nothing but good things to say about that program BUT I just discharged from the Spectrum program on the second floor and I MUST WARN YOU!!! YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY IS NOT SAFE, WHILE MY BELONGINGS WERE LOCKED UP IN THEIR CARE SOMEONE MANAGED TO GET THEIR HANDS ON MY WALET AND STOLE $100 ALSO MY WINTER JACKET AND A PIECE OF JEWELRY WAS STOLEN. THEY WERE AWARE OF IT BEFORE I LEFT AND MADE EMPTY PROMISES ABOUT REPLACING THESE ITEMS! ONLY TO GET ME OFF THE PROPERTY SO I HAD NO CHANCE TO DISPUTE THE THEFT WHILE I COULD PROVE THAT COULDN'T BE DENIED. VERY DISAPPOINTING TO SAY THE LEAST.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Please call our CSS program director at 508-595-8065 to discuss your concerns.
Jaclyn Flaherty
7 months ago
4

This place literally saved my life and now I have almost 2 years sober. If it wasn’t for the workers there I would be dead. Thank you especially to Giselle, Tammy, Rebecca, Larz ❤️ forever grateful

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We are so pleased to hear that your recovery journey is going well. Thanks for your positive review. We’ll be sure to let our staff know about it.
Penny W
8 months ago
1

This is now my second review for spectrum but this time for their rehab facility, not their detox. Today I was in agonizing pain from 2 abcesses on my inner leg. Its a recurring medical condition not related to my addiction. I had been working with the nurse about it but as of 3am this morning I couldn't even move without having to scream into my pillow. I told staff I needed to go to a hospital and they said they can't call an ambulance, it's against protocol. They said I'd have to walk out of the building into a cab or they could "see if one of their drivers are available". I asked to do that, they said I couldn't do that until they heard from the doctor. I asked when that would be. They said they didn't know, it would be over the phone, they only come in a few times a week. I then heard them discussing my abcesses in the COMMON ROOM. I heard this through my closed door and across my bedroom. When I confronted the RA about violating HIPPA law she said "she [the nurse] was whispering and he [another client] wasn't paying attention" I then struggled to get to the phone and dialed 911. When the emts arrived they told me I needed to go down and get in. I said "no, I can barely walk, I need them to come here" to which they finally let them in. I was then told I was discharged and they tried to give my belongings to the EMTs who refused. I've since learned staff lied to my mother saying I was verbally abusive and told it'd be 15 min wait for the doctor. These are absolutely lies. I gave this place a second chance and got discharged because they wouldn't tend to my medical emergency and then made my support system blame me.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We understand that you have spoken with Marybeth, our Executive Director of Inpatient Services. Please feel free to follow up with her at 774-670-4404, and thank you for your feedback.
Joe Dipilato
8 months ago
5

HI IM HOPING THIS MESSAGE IS SEEN BY THE OWNERS, CEO, DIRECTOR 'S AND FUTUR CLIENTS FUTURE CLIENT'S I WAS IN RECOVERY FOR OVER 20 YERS AND RELAPSED 18 YEARS AGO THEN CAME I WAS A CLIENT 2X AT SPECTRUM AND THEY TREATED ME GOOD FOOD WAS PRETTY GOOD OVERALL GOOD PLACE TO GO I'VE DONE THE STEPS DID 4TH STEP 3X COUNSELING ALL THAT SO I KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT ADDICT BEHAVIOR. THE PEOPLE I SEEN COMPLAINING ALL THE TIME AND WERE CHASING THE GIRLS LOOKING TO GET HIGH BRINGING STUFF IN THEN RUNNING OUT OF DRUGS LYING, MANIPULATING, DISRESPECTING STAFF ALL THATS STUFF THEY ARE THE ONES GIVING BAD REVIEWS. I'M NOT SAYING SOME CLIENTS DIDN'T GET TREATED UNFAIRLY BUT ALOT OF PEOPLE COMING HERE ARE SEEKING SHELTER DON'T WANT TO CHANGE, DON'T WANT TO STOP USING. IF NOTHING CHANGES NOTHING GONNA GHANGE 110 PCT !!! IF YOUR THINKING OF COMING YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU GIVE IN SHOW RESPECT LISTEN MORE THAN TALK TALK TO YOUR COUNSLERS GET HUMBLE AND GET GUT WRENCHING HONEST STICK WITH THE PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO DO THIS TOO YOU'LL FEEL SO MUCH BETTER SAY NICE THINGS TO PEOPLE LIKE THANK YOU FOR TREATING ME KIND TU FOR GETTING ME THIS YOUR A GOOD PERSON THIS WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF YOUR NEW LIFE AND YOU WILL TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO TREAT YOU IT'S WORKS. I'M THINKING OF COMING TO WORK IN THESE PLACES SO IF YOU SEE ME WORKING AT ONE OF THESE PLACES COME UP AND SAY HI TO ME GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU. PLEASE GIVE IT TRY THE RIGHT WAY !!!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Spectrum and words of wisdom with others seeking recovery.
Ced Williams jr
11 months ago
5

I wanna thank all the staff there at spectrum for helping me begin a new life sober appreciate ya Especially #CODY N #BRIDGET Ya did everything in ya will to keep me comfortable n help me wit everything I needed n had issues with n jus want ya to kno its appreciated and definitely noticed

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We appreciate your kind words and we’re glad that you had such a positive experience. Thank you for letting us know. We will be sure to share your feedback with our staff.
Timbuktoo
1 year ago
1

This place is a joke.The staff will steal youre drop offs. I brought my wife $$ and cigarettes 2 times in a one week period she never received them With no consequence. They say we will check the cameras but never do. If you drop something of get a name and get a video or picture of that person that takes the drop off. This happened to numerous people in a 2 week period. These places literally higher anybody. I could go on and on about what I've witnessed over the year from my own personal experience. Sad to say this is common in most facilities in massachusetts. Don't get me wrong there is some amazing people that work in this field. #2 my wife went to the hospital from there for a previous medical condition that had nothing to do with detoxing (that they were aware of before hand). They promised her they would save her bed, the next day they denied they said that and then lied and said she was so dizzy they couldn't provide her enough care. Mind you she walked to the Ambulance and carried her own large bags and was never dizzy. They only changed there minds when the doctor at the hospital threatened to file a complaint with with the A.G. I assume they make a initial fee when you check in. So turn over is key. Just a $$ grab with no compassion. Sickening.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Please call our Executive Director of Inpatient Services at 508-439-6326 to discuss your concerns.
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