A Focused Path to Recovery
Vista Taos provides a focused and structured path to recovery, beginning with safe medical detox and transitioning into an immersive residential program. Their approach is designed to stabilize clients and provide them with the foundational tools of the 12-Steps needed for long-term sobriety.
Typical Length: Varies by substance and need
The first step for many clients, medical detox at Vista Taos ensures a safe and comfortable withdrawal process under the care of nurses and a Physician's Assistant. This prepares clients to fully engage in the therapeutic aspects of the residential program.
Typical Stay: 30 Days
The core of the Vista Taos experience is its 30-day residential program. Clients live on-site in a supportive, home-like environment, participating in daily individual and group therapy, 12-Step meetings, and holistic activities designed to heal mind, body, and spirit.
Program Launching Soon
Vista Taos is actively developing an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), including a virtual option, to provide a crucial step-down level of care. This will allow clients to continue receiving support while reintegrating into their daily lives.
Environment & Accommodations
Vista Taos offers a unique healing environment that feels more like a bed and breakfast than a clinical facility. Nestled in the mountains of New Mexico, the center features traditional adobe architecture and is adorned with local Taos art. With a small capacity of only 18 beds, the atmosphere is intimate and family-like, ensuring personalized attention for every client. The co-ed program houses clients in comfortable semi-private rooms, each with its own private porch or patio and an en-suite bathroom shared with one roommate.
The cozy, home-like setting with adobe architecture helps clients feel comfortable and safe, promoting a more relaxed recovery process.
Intimate Setting (18 Beds)
The very small client census ensures a high staff-to-client ratio and allows for highly individualized treatment plans and attention.
Every client shares a room and a private bathroom with one other person, fostering peer connection and support.
Policies & Rules
This is not a locked facility. Clients can use an on-site walking path but are not permitted to leave the property unsupervised. Lights out is at 11 PM.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with drugs like Suboxone is not permitted. Vista Taos follows an abstinence-based model.
Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas. Clients must bring enough cigarettes for their entire 30-day stay.
To help clients focus on their recovery, personal electronics like cell phones and laptops are strictly prohibited.
To maintain an immersive and focused therapeutic environment, on-site family visits are not part of the program.
Outside food/candy, over-the-counter medications, revealing clothing, and electronics are among the items not allowed.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Vista Taos is a family-owned center, not a large corporation. This allows for an intimate, 18-bed setting with truly personalized care. Its unique location in enchanting Taos, New Mexico, provides a peaceful environment that supports a holistic, 12-Step based treatment model focused on mind, body, and spirit.
We offer medically supervised detox and an immersive inpatient/residential treatment program. We are also planning to launch an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) soon.
We treat dual diagnosis through a fully integrated model. Our clinical team addresses both the substance use disorder and any co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously using evidence-based methods within our residential program.
Our therapies include individual and group therapy, a core 12-Step curriculum, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapies, psychodrama, mindfulness, recreational therapy, yoga, meditation, and massage.
Yes, our program is firmly based on the 12-Steps. Clients are required to attend meetings and are supported in getting a sponsor as a core part of their recovery model.
While not affiliated with any specific religion, our program is 12-Step based, which includes a spiritual component. We offer spiritual guidance to help clients connect with a higher power of their own understanding.
Vista Taos Renewal Center was founded in 1994 and has been helping individuals find recovery for decades.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
For self-pay clients, the estimated cost for the 30-day residential program is $24,000. Medical detox is an additional $800 per day. We recommend calling our admissions team for a precise quote based on your needs and insurance coverage.
Yes, we accept many major in-network and out-of-network insurance providers, including Presbyterian, United Healthcare, BCBS, Cigna, and TriWest. We do not accept Medicaid.
Yes, we provide medically supervised detoxification services on-site to ensure a safe and comfortable start to your recovery journey.
No, our program is abstinence-based and does not permit the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) drugs like Suboxone for long-term maintenance.
Inpatient treatment at Vista Taos involves living at our facility 24/7 for a structured, immersive program. Outpatient treatment (which we are launching soon) allows clients to live at home while attending scheduled therapy sessions, offering more flexibility but less intensive support.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
Our primary residential program has a typical length of stay of 30 days. The duration may vary based on individual clinical needs.
The living situation feels like a cozy bed & breakfast. All rooms are semi-private, meaning you will share a room and a private en-suite bathroom with one roommate. Private rooms are not available.
No, it is an open campus. While clients are not locked in, they are not permitted to leave the property. There is a walking path for client use on the grounds.
Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas. However, to help you focus entirely on recovery, personal electronics like cell phones and laptops are not allowed.
Bring: About a week of comfortable clothing (layers recommended), personal toiletries, prescription medications in original bottles, ID, and insurance card.
Leave at home: Electronics (phones, laptops), over-the-counter medications, revealing clothing, outside food/candy, and valuables.
The campus feels like a quaint bed and breakfast, not a hospital. It features traditional New Mexico adobe architecture with beautiful mountain views, Taos art on the grounds, quiet meditation spots, and an overall serene, home-like environment.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a dedicated team including master's-level therapists, Physician Assistants (PAs), nurses, and peer support staff. While we do not have psychiatrists on staff, our medical team provides excellent clinical care.
You will be in treatment with a small, co-ed group of adults (18+) from various backgrounds who have private insurance. Our facility has a maximum occupancy of 18 clients, creating an intimate and supportive community.
To ensure clients can fully immerse themselves in the treatment process without outside distractions, we do not offer on-site family visitation.
We provide robust discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition. While we do not currently offer our own IOP or sober living, our team will work with you to find suitable aftercare programs and resources elsewhere to support your continued recovery.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Vista Taos Renewal Center accepts many major in-network insurance providers and also works with out-of-network plans. We do not accept Medicaid. Contact our admissions team for a free, confidential benefits check.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, these are estimates and are subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Residential (30 Days):$24,000
- Medical Detox (per day):$800
In-Network & Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact our admissions team.
Presbyterian
United Healthcare
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Friday Health Plans
Magellan Health
TriWest
Tricare
And Many More
