Gentle Path at the Meadows - Wickenburg, Arizona

Jordan S.

A Disheartening Experience from a Spouse's Perspective

I don't usually write reviews, and especially not negative ones. However, the experience at Gentle Path at the Meadows has left me hurt and compelled to share my perspective, particularly for spouses who may be considering this facility for their loved ones. I want to clarify that I'm speaking solely from a spouse's point of view; my husband received beneficial therapies, but as a wife, my experience was the opposite.

Firstly, the facility promised a 'Family Week,' which was pivotal in our decision to choose them. We even sold a property and spent $70,000 to ensure we could make this happen. To my disappointment, it became clear from the first week that a Family Week was never going to occur. I felt profoundly misled.

Secondly, I was under the impression that we would have guided family sessions to work through critical conversations that were crucial before my husband's return home. These sessions never happened. The only time a counselor was involved was a 30 minute call to discuss aftercare and to suggest that we spend additional thousands of dollars on another facility —advice they apparently give to most everyone. This was not only unhelpful but also impractical given our responsibilities at home, including children and a business.

I was told I would receive weekly check-in calls; these only occurred on a handful of occasions. There were two weeks I was told the call would not happen, but I would get an email from the treatment team. I never got these emails. When they did, the calls were from a man. Given the sensitive nature of our situation, a female counselor would have been more appropriate and comforting. It felt like they were just ticking off a box rather than genuinely offering support.

Overall, my experience with Gentle Path at the Meadows has been disappointing and disheartening. They have not considered the needs and concerns of spouses and have instead added more strain to an already tumultuous time in our lives. I understand the priority is the actual resident, and not the spouse. However, it’s been a major disservice to my husband who is now walking back into a situation where we are not on the same page. We’ve both been working very hard for the sake of our family, however with zero communication and clarification opportunities over the past six weeks, it’s made the reentry very difficult.

I know for a fact there are treatment facilities that help the resident and their families in a much greater way than this.

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Jenn L.

Jordan - would you mind talking to a current spouse who is dealing with almost this exact same situation currently? Even worse we were promised when we started calling places to certain conditions and were told today after 3 weeks that nothing would happen because they don't offer those things. They were deliberately telling my spouse I wasn't returning calls etc and telling me he had refused to sign paperwork saying he didn't want to talk to me or our kids.

Rick H.

My experience was what I needed however I left before the onion was completely peeled back. Fortunately, I was able to return back to MBH. I'm really bad at keeping in touch with people. The codependence, shyness, and other addictive behaviors have made me feel like I just don’t fit in. I am working on that by getting to meetings on a regular basis. I really miss EVERYONE I met while there. I sincerely hope you all are well.

Daniel C.

I'm writing this review after 4 years of being out. Words cannot explain how much i needed this place. It's a safe place, blessed from God (the highest power), and it's the first place I felt accountable for all my actions. Getting to know myself was a frightening and shameful experience. I had put up a false version of me, something that i will always regret. For so long, I just didn't know who I was anymore. If I could go back. I would. I came in with no emotion, and I left with feeling I never knew i could feel again. Thank you staff. Thank you for listening, responding, and helping my recovery process.

Joe S.

This place costs 61,000 dollars for 45 days.
Let’s do the math. They have 28 beds. 28 patients times 61k is 1,700,000 per 45 days out the year. There are 365 days in a year and 365 divided by 45 is 8.1. 1,700,000 x 8 is 13,770,000 per year.
They make all this off the sick and suffering and think that because they have the education they have a right to charge this much.They only help the very rich.

Kirk H.

I don't believe I could have gotten sober had I not gone to Gentle Path. I was simply too deep in my addiction to have made it on my own.

Dan L.

Great for connecting with a community + being grateful and mindful. The app itself is mediocre and could use improvements.

Jocelyn C.

The most safest places I've ever visited. I thank God for this place.