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AdCare Hospital Philosophy
The AdCare name represents innovation, quality and cost efficiency in alcohol and drug treatment. AdCare’s integrated system of care offers a nationally-recognized hospital facility in Worcester, Massachusetts; an inpatient treatment center in North Kingstown, Rhode Island; and a network of outpatient offices conveniently located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
AdCare, which is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), embraces a philosophy of quality-driven, patient-centered programs that are also relevant to the challenges of today’s healthcare environment. AdCare’s continuum of treatment levels and modalities enables us to match the needs of the patient with the most appropriate level and cost of care.
We believe that addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual, but his or her family as well. Successful treatment requires placement at the appropriate level of care and involvement of the family throughout the treatment continuum. This treatment philosophy has allowed us to advocate for the patient while remaining responsive to the interests of commercial healthcare companies, Medicare, and other insurers.
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Meet the Staff
David W. Hillis
President
David W. Hillis is President and Chief Executive Officer of AdCare, Inc., the parent corporation of AdCare Hospital of Worcester, Inc., of which he is also Chairman and Chief Executive officer. Mr. Hillis maintains numerous professional affiliations in the fields of both hospital administration and alcoholism and drug abuse. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (and former Chairman), a Fellow in the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, Addiction Treatment Committee.
David W. Hillis, Jr.
Vice President of Outpatient Operations
David W. Hillis, Jr., Vice President of Outpatient Operations, oversees the development of AdCare outpatient services clinics, located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mr. Hillis, who has worked in the healthcare field since 1988, has also served as Director of Outpatient Services and as an Outpatient Therapist at AdCare Hospital. He received a B.S. degree in Psychology and a M.S. degree in Psychology (Mental Health Counseling) from Salem State College. Mr. Hillis is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC-II), as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC-I).
Dr. Patrice M. Muchowski
VP of Clinical Services
Dr. Patrice M. Muchowski, vice president of clinical services since 1988, is also an associate in the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry and a clinical instructor in Harvard University’s Department of Psychology. Dr. Muchowski holds a doctor of science degree and a master’s of science degree from Boston University, in addition to the following professional certifications: National Certified Addiction Counselor (NAADAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders (APA).
Dr. Ronald F. Pike
Medical Director
Dr. Ronald F. Pike, medical director is a recent past president of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MSAM); a past director of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)’s New England Region, and a member of ASAM’s national board. In addition to his duties at AdCare Hospital, Dr. Pike is on staff at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care Center and Worcester Medical Center. He is also an affiliate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Family and Community Medicine Department and an associate in its Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Pike graduated Assumption College, Worcester, MA, University of Rome, IT, Medical School, and completed his residency in Medicine at Carney Hospital in Boston., MA.
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ABOUT ADCARE HOSPITAL
AdCare Hospital was founded in 1984 in response to demand for alcohol and drug treatment. Located just off Interstate 290, this Worcester branch of AdCare Hospital offers short-term inpatient rehab and outpatient (OP) for adult men and women, as well as medically monitored detox services.
Following a merger in 2018, AdCare Hospital became part of American Addiction Centers.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
All patients receive a comprehensive medical history review, physical screening, and bio-behavioral assessment upon admission. During detox, clients receive 24-hour monitoring and daily medical rounds.
Since a stay here is intended only as a short-term measure, discharge planning begins when a resident is admitted. According to the facility’s website, there are two types of inpatient treatment: one that treats patients who have co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions, and another for individuals whose either have no co-existing mental health conditions, or if they do, are more stable.
Treatment is individualized in both programs and consists of individual and group therapy, 12-step meetings, relapse prevention workshops, classes on self-help skills, educational sessions, and family education and counseling.
Outpatient services include individual, group, and family therapy, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) with both evening and daytime options, family support services, gender-specific groups, parenting groups, groups for young adults, and more. A family and friends meeting is held every fourth Wednesday of the month.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, clinicians, and case managers. The 24 alumni who were polled at the time of this writing regarding the staff’s level of training and experience gave AdCare an average rating of 4.2 out of five stars.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The 114-bed hospital-based facility has a clinical setting. AdCare received an average score of 3.9 out of five stars for its cleanliness, based on 25 alumni who were surveyed by Rehabs.com in that category at the time of this writing.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Reviews from more than 20 former clients surveyed by Rehabs.com to date indicated that AdCare Hospital offers mediocre care. Of the 25 alumni polled on the following metrics, the facility received 2.84 stars for its connectivity/visitor policy and 3.44 stars for its counseling options. AdCare’s staff's level of training and experience received the highest rating of 4.21 out of five stars based on 24 alumni reviews. “The care and consideration of the staff made me at ease and very comdfortable they are right there to help in anyway,” an anonymous alum shared in a representative review.
Complaints included the need for more treatment time, a lack of treatment options aside from 12-step meetings, and the need for more beds.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
AdCare fared somewhat better with loves ones. Of the 14 friends and family surveyed by Rehabs.com to date regarding the following categories, they awarded the facility 3.5 stars for connectivity, 4.14 stars for family participation, 4.21 stars for cleanliness, 3.68 stars for counseling options, and 4.29 out of five stars for the staff’s level of treatment and experience.
The most common overall complaint from friends and family was overcrowding.
FINANCING
According to the facility’s website, AdCare accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare. Both CiteHealth and HealthGrove report that AdCare accepts Medicaid, military, and state insurance as well.
Published on July 2017
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