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Rehab in San Clemente, CA

4 state-licensed and certified programs in San Clemente, from medical detox to outpatient care. Every number goes straight to the program.

  • 4 programs
  • 2 residential
  • 2 with detox
  • 2 outpatient

Licensed programs in San Clemente

4 of 4 licensed or certified programs in San Clemente

Source: California DHCS licensing data, retrieved November 9, 2026. Listings are free and shown alphabetically by city. Confirm a license on the DHCS website before you choose.

San Clemente programs at a glance

These numbers come straight from California DHCS licensing data for addresses in San Clemente, so they change as programs open, close or renew.

San Clemente
Licensed or certified programs4
Residential programs2
Approved for detox (withdrawal management)2
Outpatient programs2
Total licensed residential capacity46 beds
Residential sites licensed for 6 or fewer0 of 2
Residential sites approved for incidental medical services2 of 2
Licensed / certified / both2 / 2 / 0
ZIP codes with programs92672, 92673

San Clemente has a mix of small residential homes and larger sites. Larger programs often have more medical staff and groups on site; smaller homes can feel more personal. Ask each one about staffing and medical support.

“Incidental medical services” means DHCS has approved the site to provide some medical services, such as supervised detox and medication management, under a physician’s oversight. 2 of 2 residential sites in San Clemente have that approval.

1 listing here show a license or certification expiring before June 2027. Renewals are routine, but it is worth confirming current status with DHCS before you choose.

Largest residential programs by licensed capacity

  • Covenant Hills Treatment Centers, 217 Avenida Monterey (28 beds)
  • Ocean Ridge Treatment and Recovery, 3813 Via Del Campo (18 beds)

Detox programs just outside San Clemente

Sometimes the closest open bed is in the next town. These are the nearest DHCS-approved detox programs outside San Clemente, measured in a straight line from the center of San Clemente’s listings (driving distance will be longer).

  • South Shores Recovery, 27568 Vista De Dons, Dana Point (about 1 mi), (949) 218-2347
  • Indah Recovery, 35492 Del Rey, Dana Point (about 1 mi), (310) 889-4518
  • Detox California at Cliffside Capistrano, 35341 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point (about 1 mi), (312) 315-3315
  • South Shores Detox, 27091 Camino De Estrella, Dana Point (about 1 mi), (818) 370-6128

Within about 5 miles there are also 14 programs in Dana Point, 10 programs in San Juan Capistrano, 1 programs in Laguna Niguel.

What to know about rehab in San Clemente

San Clemente, at the south end of Orange County, has residential treatment homes near the coast and in inland neighborhoods.

If you are coming from San Diego County, San Clemente programs can be close. Check that your insurance plan covers Orange County providers.

Before you call a program

  • Ask for the DHCS license or certification number and check it.
  • Ask which levels of care they provide on site.
  • Ask what your insurance covers and what you will owe.
  • Ask where you would go next when this level of care ends.

More questions to ask →

Not sure what level of care you need?

Medical detox

Supervised withdrawal, usually 3 to 7 days.

Residential

Live on site with 24/7 support.

PHP & IOP

Structured treatment by day, home at night.

Outpatient

Therapy a few hours a week.

Paying for rehab in San Clemente

Most private health plans cover some addiction treatment, and Medi-Cal covers it through Orange County’s Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Call the number on your insurance card first, then confirm with the program.

Read the cost guide →

San Clemente rehab FAQs

How many rehabs are in San Clemente?

Our latest check of California DHCS data shows 4 licensed or certified addiction treatment programs with a San Clemente address: 2 residential, 2 approved for detox and 2 outpatient. Some programs offer more than one level of care.

Does Medi-Cal cover rehab in San Clemente?

Medi-Cal covers addiction treatment in Orange County through the county’s DMC-ODS system, but not every program accepts it. Call the OC Health Care Agency Beneficiary Access Line at (800) 723-8641 or OCLinks at (855) 625-4657 to be connected with a program that takes Medi-Cal.

Is there detox in San Clemente?

Yes. 2 programs in San Clemente are approved for detox (withdrawal management) in the state data. Call to ask about current openings and whether they can take you the same day.

How do I know a San Clemente rehab is licensed?

Every program on this page appears in California DHCS licensing and certification data, with its expiration date. You can confirm any program on the DHCS facility listings page, and ask the program for its license number.

What ZIP codes in San Clemente have licensed rehab programs?

State data shows programs at addresses in San Clemente ZIP codes 92672, 92673.

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. General information only, not medical advice. In an emergency call 911.

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