A Full Continuum of Care in Michigan
Skywood Recovery provides a seamless continuum of care across two Michigan locations. The Augusta campus offers a complete residential experience, while the Royal Oak facility focuses on flexible outpatient services. This structure supports clients at every stage of their recovery journey, from intensive inpatient care to real-world integration.
Typical Length: 3-10 Days
The first step for many, detox takes place on the Augusta campus. It is medically supervised 24/7 to ensure a safe, comfortable, and stable transition from active addiction into the therapeutic programming of residential care.
Typical Stay: 30 Days
The core of the program at the Augusta campus, where clients live on-site. The program is 12-Step based and incorporates evidence-based and holistic therapies in a structured, substance-free environment to address the root causes of addiction.
Varies by Program: 2 Weeks to 6+ Weeks
Skywood offers multiple outpatient options. In Augusta, they provide a PHP program with housing as a step-down from residential. In Royal Oak, they offer both PHP (2 weeks) and IOP (1 month+) for clients who need structured treatment while living at home or in sober living.
Environment & Accommodations
Skywood Recovery's main campus in Augusta, MI, is uniquely situated on a former golf country club, providing a vast and serene natural environment for healing. The campus setting promotes tranquility and offers ample space for reflection and recreation. With a total capacity of 85 beds, the facility balances a vibrant community with personalized care. The program is co-ed, but client rooms are gender-specific to ensure comfort and privacy.
Set on a former country club, the expansive campus offers a retreat-like atmosphere with plenty of green space and natural beauty.
All clients share a room with a roommate, fostering peer support and a sense of community during their stay.
While the overall program is co-ed and groups are mixed-gender, living quarters are separated by gender for client comfort and safety.
Policies & Rules
This is not a locked facility. Clients can go outside to walk the grounds and use designated areas, but cannot leave the campus property without permission.
Medication-Assisted Treatment is supported. Clients can be on Suboxone or Subutex as part of their treatment plan. Methadone is not permitted.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. Clients are free to use these areas during their downtime.
Personal cell phones/laptops are locked up during detox and residential care. PHP clients at Augusta have more lenient access.
Family involvement is encouraged through therapy. Visits are permitted after a client has completed the initial detox phase.
Alcohol-containing products, weapons, non-prescribed medications, revealing clothing, and outside food/drinks are strictly prohibited.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Skywood Recovery specializes in treating the "whole patient" through dual diagnosis care, addressing underlying mental health issues like trauma. They offer a unique campus environment on a former country club and hold specialized partnerships with Hall of Fame Health (for former NFL players) and MSU Athletics.
They offer a full continuum of care, including Medical Detox, Residential, and PHP with housing at their Augusta campus, plus PHP and IOP at their outpatient facility in Royal Oak, MI.
They specialize in dual diagnosis, treating addiction and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD simultaneously in a highly integrated way to address underlying trauma and emotional pain.
The program uses evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, alongside experiential and holistic approaches such as Equine Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Music Therapy, and Family Therapy.
Yes, the program is based on the 12-Step model but also integrates evidence-based clinical therapies like CBT and DBT to provide a comprehensive approach.
No, the program is clinically focused and based on the 12-Step model, not a specific religious faith, making it suitable for individuals of all backgrounds.
Skywood Recovery was founded and has been offering services since 2016.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs vary. For self-pay, the combined Detox and Residential program in Augusta is estimated at $22,500. At the Royal Oak outpatient location, a 2-week PHP program is about $5,000, and a full IOP program is about $8,750. Please call for an exact quote.
Yes, they work with most major health insurance providers, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare, and United Healthcare. They are a private facility and do not accept Medicaid.
Yes, 24/7 medically supervised detoxification is offered at the Augusta campus to ensure a safe start to the recovery process.
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is supported. Suboxone and Subutex are permitted as part of a client's treatment plan. However, Methadone is not used.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
Length of stay varies by need. Detox is typically 3-10 days, followed by a 30-day residential program. Step-down PHP in Augusta lasts 30 days to 6 weeks. Outpatient programs in Royal Oak range from 2 weeks (PHP) to over a month (IOP).
The living situation is a campus-style setting at a former country club. All rooms are shared with a roommate to encourage peer support and community. Private rooms are not available.
No, it is an open campus, not a locked facility. Clients can go outside, walk around the extensive grounds, and use designated areas during their downtime but are not permitted to leave the campus property.
Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. Personal electronics like phones and laptops are locked away during detox and residential treatment to help clients focus on recovery. Clients in the Augusta PHP program have more lenient access.
Bring: About a week's worth of comfortable clothing, new/unopened alcohol-free toiletries, ID and insurance cards, and a list of important phone numbers.
Leave at home: Valuables, electronics (phones, laptops), weapons, non-prescribed medications, revealing clothing, and any food or drinks.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes a Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses (RNs), and licensed counselors and therapists.
The program is co-ed for adults (18+). With a capacity of 85 clients, you will be in a diverse community of peers with private insurance, all working toward recovery. While groups are mixed-gender, rooms are gender-specific.
Family involvement is a key component of the program, with family therapy offered. On-site family visitation is allowed after a client has completed the initial detox period.
Skywood provides robust discharge planning and a full continuum of care for aftercare. Clients can step down to their PHP with housing program in Augusta or transition to the PHP and IOP programs offered in Royal Oak for ongoing support.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Skywood Recovery works with most major PPO/POS insurance plans as an in-network or out-of-network provider. They do not accept Medicaid. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, these are estimates and are subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Detox & Residential (Augusta):$22,500
- PHP (Royal Oak, 2 wks):$5,000
- IOP (Royal Oak, Full Program):$8,750
In-Network & Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Tricare
United Healthcare (UHC)
Beacon / ValueOptions
Humana
Magellan
HAP - Health Alliance Plan
Priority Health
MultiPlan
And Many More
