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How to schedule a rehab tour in Orange County
Seeing a program before you commit is reasonable, and good programs expect it. Here is how to set up a tour and what to look for while you are there.
How to set up a tour
- Call the program directly using the number in our directory and ask for admissions.
- Ask for an in-person or video tour. Many residential homes offer video tours to protect the privacy of current clients.
- Ask who will show you around and whether you can meet a clinician, not only an admissions rep.
- Bring a family member or friend if that helps you.
What to look for
- Is it clean, calm and safe? Are medications stored securely?
- Is the license or certification posted, and does it match the address?
- Are licensed clinicians (therapists, nurses, a medical director) part of the team?
- Are there real group and therapy schedules, not just free time?
- How many people share a room? Where does detox take place?
- Do staff answer questions directly, without pressure?
Questions to ask on the tour
- What does a typical day look like?
- How do you handle a medical emergency?
- How is family involved?
- What is the plan after discharge?
- What will I owe, in writing?
If a tour comes with an offer of free travel, free housing or money to enroll, walk away. That is a sign of patient brokering, which is illegal in California.
Residential programs you can tour
8 of 147 licensed or certified programs
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Anaheim Lighthouse 1243 W. Pearl Street, AnaheimAnaheim
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Anaheim Recovery 864 South Granite Circle, AnaheimAnaheim
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Better Days 2220 W Judith Ln, AnaheimAnaheim
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Hope House 710 N Anaheim Blvd., AnaheimAnaheim
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Newport Institute - Palm Hills 195 S. Peralta Hills Drive, AnaheimAnaheim
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Rebel New Life Treatment Center 527 S. Archer Street, AnaheimAnaheim
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Brea Hills Recovery 340 N Olinda Dr, BreaBrea
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Above All Else 546 Bernard St., Costa MesaCosta Mesa
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I tour a rehab before admitting?
Usually, yes. Some programs limit in-person tours for client privacy but offer video tours or a sit-down with staff.
Should I tour more than one program?
If time allows, comparing two or three helps. If you or someone you love is in danger, safety comes first: start with detox and plan next steps from there.