Compare Rehab Costs and Treatment Hours

We use a benchmark of $250 per individual clinical hour and $75 per person per group hour.

We multiply weekly hours by the length of stay in weeks, then multiply those hours by the benchmarks.

Together, these give the estimated fair market value of the clinical services you are being told you will receive.

We subtract that estimate from the total quote to show the difference.

The difference may go toward the setting, your room, meals, staff support between sessions, other program costs, and profit.

For example, if the quote is $30,000 and the estimated value for the treatment hours is $10,000, the difference is $20,000.

That does not mean the program is making $20,000 in profit, although that is possible.

Ask:

“What else is included in this price?”

“Please list it so I can compare.”

Only the program can explain how its fee is divided. The calculator cannot show its actual costs or profit.

The clinical service hours alone add up to more than the program’s total fee at the comparison rates we use.

That suggests you may be getting good value for the treatment hours included.

Confirm that those hours are for you personally, happen each week, and are included in the fee.

If those details are correct, you are paying less than the cost estimate for those services.

That is a positive sign about the price. It does not mean the treatment is better or more effective.

They show how the treatment hours you entered are divided.

For example, 50% individual and 50% group means half of those treatment hours are one-on-one and half are in groups.

The percentages do not describe your entire day, only the way clinical services are allocated during your stay.

Leave unknown hours blank. Enter 0 only if the program confirms there are none.

Ask the program:

“How many hours will I spend one-on-one with a licensed clinician each week, and how many hours will I spend in treatment groups?”

“Are all of those hours included in this quote?”

The calculator needs both numbers to show the full clinical services estimate and the difference from the quoted price.

Ask how long each session lasts.

For this estimate, count a session lasting more than 45 minutes and up to 60 minutes as one hour.

For example, six 50-minute sessions count as six hours.

For shorter sessions or sessions longer than an hour, use their length in hours.

Two 30-minute sessions, for example, add up to one hour.

Make sure you enter the number of hours you will receive each week, rather than the total for the whole stay.

No. Only count scheduled one-on-one sessions with a licensed clinician as individual treatment time.

A passing conversation with staff in the hallway is not a one-on-one session.

Ask the program to separate treatment groups from activities, outings, exercise, and other parts of the schedule.

“Which groups are clinical treatment, who leads them, and how many hours will I attend each week?”

Enter the treatment group hours you will personally receive. Do not multiply them by the number of people in the group.

“Individualized” does not tell you how much one-on-one care is included. Ask for the details of your weekly schedule:

“How many one-on-one appointments with a licensed clinician are included each week?”

“Who will I see, and how long will each appointment last?”

“Are those appointments included in the quoted price, or do they cost extra?”

Ask what is included in the fee and what will be decided after assessment.

“What is the minimum number of individual appointments included in the fee each week?”

“Who decides whether that changes?”

“Will additional appointments cost extra?”

Do not enter an advertised maximum as though it were your agreed weekly schedule. Leave uncertain hours blank until the program confirms what is included.

Try to get quotes for the same number of days. Compare:

• Individual and group treatment hours.
• Who provides the care.
• Medical and overnight support.
• Your room type.
• Services included in the price.
• Anything you may have to pay for separately.

Two programs with the same treatment hours can still provide different levels of support.

Ask the more expensive program to explain what accounts for its higher price.

Not necessarily. A private room, pool, or other amenities do not tell you how much one-on-one care is included.

Ask how many appointments with a licensed clinician are included each week, who you will see, and how long each appointment lasts.

Compare what you’re paying for in treatment separately from what you’re paying for in comfort and amenities.

If two 30-day programs offer the same treatment hours, but one costs $20,000 more, ask what that additional $20,000 buys.

Is it a different room, location, level of staffing, or additional services?

“What would I receive here that is not included in the other quote?”

The answer helps you decide whether the difference matters to you.

Ask:

“Is this included in the price?”

“How many sessions will I receive, how long are they, and are they private or shared?”

Something listed on a website may be available only occasionally or may cost extra.

For example, a separate $3,000 package containing six massages works out to $500 per massage.

If you do not want an optional service, ask whether leaving it out would lower the price.

Ask what each extra costs and how often you would use it during your stay.

For example:

• A $150 activity three times a week for four weeks costs $1,800.
• Two $200 appointments a week for four weeks cost $1,600.

Together, that is $3,400 on top of the quote if neither is included.

These are examples. Ask the program for its actual charges and an estimated total for your whole stay.

Yes. Comparing confirmed quotes gives you a clear basis for asking about price.

You could say:

“I have another quote for the same length of stay and similar clinical treatment hours at a lower price. What does your higher fee include?”

“Can you offer a lower price while keeping the treatment we discussed?”

Use the other program’s actual quote and confirmed services.

The calculator does not establish what a program should charge, and a lower price is not guaranteed.

If the program offers a lower price, ask it to confirm any changes to treatment, included services, or payment terms in writing.

Tell the program your budget and ask what options are available.

“My budget is $____. Can you offer the care we discussed within that amount?”

“Is there a less expensive room or an optional package I can leave out?”

Ask the admissions team to explain what would change. If the treatment would change, ask the clinical team whether it would still meet your needs.

Have the program show any changes to treatment or support in the revised quote.

Ask for a revised written quote.

“Please confirm the lower price keeps the same individual and group treatment hours, services, room type, and length of stay. If anything changes, please list it.”

Check whether the discount also changes payment, cancellation, or refund terms, or leaves you with any extra charges.

Then enter the revised information into the calculator.

Ask for a written list of what the fee includes and what could be billed separately.

“Could I receive separate bills for medication, tests, medical appointments, transport, activities, or extra treatment sessions?”

“What would I pay if I needed to stay longer?”

A program may quote one package price without pricing every service separately. It should still explain what you will receive for that fee.

Be cautious if it will not put its commitments in writing before you pay.

The admission agreement may say it replaces earlier discussions or promises.

Check that it includes the treatment hours, services, and price you were offered.

Ask:

“Can you send me the agreement before I pay, with the treatment hours, included services, and total price we discussed?”

If something is missing or different, ask for it to be corrected before signing.

Ask before paying:

“If an appointment is cancelled, will it be made up?”

“If the program provides fewer clinical hours than agreed, what happens to the fee?”

Also ask how changes based on your clinical needs are explained and put in writing.

Ask each program to confirm these details in writing before you pay:

• The total price and number of days.
• Your expected weekly individual and group treatment hours.
• Who provides the treatment.
• Your room type and the other services included.
• Anything that could cost extra.
• What happens if the schedule changes.
• Payment, cancellation, and refund terms, including leaving early.

You can send this list with your request:

“Please confirm these details for my quote, including any charges or conditions we have not discussed.”

Use the same list with each program so you can compare their answers.

Start with one request:

“Please send me the total price and a normal weekly treatment schedule.”

You can work through the remaining questions with someone you trust.

You do not need to understand every number before asking for help.