Eating Disorders Freestanding Inpatient Facility
STATISTICS
GENERAL:
- Last Year’s Admissions:Total Adolescent Admits:320(PA and FL facilities)Total Adult Admits:480(PA and FL facilities)Average Length of Stay20 daysPercent of Women100%Percent under age 2580%Percent with College Education:50%Percent Covered by Public assistance0%Receiving some form of psychiatric medication:80%
- Admissions Procedures:Night Admission Available:NoWeekend Admission available:YesFace to Face Interview or exam required before admission:No
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost per week: | $8050 |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | Yes |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | No |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | Yes |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | No |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | APW |
| Type of License: | Residential Treatment Facility |
| Accredited by: | JCAHO |
Self Description:
“The Renfew Center’s Inpatient Program is extremely intensive clinically; treatment addresses symptom stabilization for eating disorders as well as identifying the underlying causes of these disorders.”
Treatment Philosophy:
“The Renfrew Center’s treatment philosophy is grounded in the conviction that women suffering from eating disorders will heal most effectively in a nurturant, respectful atmosphere that provides new interpersonal connections and encourages new, more self-fulfilling behaviors.”
Family Program:
“Families are strongly encouraged to participate in two family sessions a week and attend the weekly Multi-Family Group.”
Position On 12 Step Involvement:
“12 Step groups are used regularly as an adjunct to the treatment program.”
Position On Approach to Compulsive Overeating vs. Anorexia/Bulimia:
“Treatment is aimed at creating healthy eating patterns and resolving underlying psychological issues that precipitate disordered eating regardless of the form of symptom expression.”
Additional Characteristics:
“Feminist approach to treatment; MST(Mealtime Support Therapy) provides a distinctive approach to eating problems; Intensive use of family therapy; Ongoing treatment outcome and follow-up research; A complete continuum of care (day treatment, intensive outpatient, transitional living, outpatient) provides individualized Renfrew aftercare.”
| Admissions Telephone Number: | 1-800-RENFREW |
| General Information: | 1-800-RENFREW |
| Address: | 475 Spring Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128 |