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Addiction Treatment in Memphis, TN

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Top 20 treatment facilities for Memphis, TN

Facilities are ordered from highest to lowest ATR TreatmentScore. Use the table to compare documented signals, then verify the exact location, service, cost, and availability before admission.

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ATR TreatmentScore v3.00 to 100 editorial compositeClinical capability 30%Evidence quality 20%Continuity 15%Access and fit 15%Volume-adjusted consumer signal 10%Transparency and freshness 10%
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2. Check geographic fitCity pages identify exact-city, metro, and in-state alternatives.
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Top 20 treatment facilities for Memphis, TN, ordered from best to worst by ATR TreatmentScore
RankFacilityATR TreatmentScoreEditorial ratingEvidence, fit, and limitationsReviewed
#1Focus Treatment CentersIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress65.6research score / 1003.3editorial / 5
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.8/5 (346 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 26.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 11.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.6/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Focus Treatment Centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe detox/residential/outpatient/aftercare/intensive-outpatient/partial-hospitalization care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Detox, Residential. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
Adults comparing a medically supported transition from withdrawal management into residential care, subject to clinical acceptance and current capacity.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#2Tulip Hill RecoveryIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress64.3research score / 1003.2editorial / 5
Location
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (187 reviews; 2026-09-03) · Recovery.com 4.9/5 (187 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 21.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 13.0/15 · Access 5.5/15 · Consumer 8.8/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Tulip Hill Recovery in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com, Recovery.com. Published profile fields describe detox/outpatient/aftercare/intensive-outpatient/partial-hospitalization care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Opioids, Mental Health, Detox, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#3Harmony Oaks Recovery CenterIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress63.4research score / 1003.2editorial / 5
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.3/5 (272 reviews; 2026-09-03) · Recovery.com 4.3/5 (275 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 26.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 11.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 6.4/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Harmony Oaks Recovery Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com, Recovery.com. Published profile fields describe detox/outpatient/aftercare/intensive-outpatient/partial-hospitalization/residential care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Use, Mental Health, Detox, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
Adults comparing a medically supported transition from withdrawal management into residential care, subject to clinical acceptance and current capacity.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#4JourneyPure — Knoxville Alcohol & Drug RehabIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress56.4research score / 1002.8editorial / 5
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.7/5 (134 reviews; 2026-09-03) · Rehabs.com 4.8/5 (21 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 22.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 7.4/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify JourneyPure — Knoxville Alcohol & Drug Rehab in Knoxville, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com, Rehabs.com. Published profile fields describe detox/residential/aftercare care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Detox, Residential. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
Adults comparing a medically supported transition from withdrawal management into residential care, subject to clinical acceptance and current capacity.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#5Southeast Addiction Center – Nashville Drug & Alcohol Rehab CenterIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress56.4research score / 1002.8editorial / 5
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (105 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 17.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 11.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.4/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Southeast Addiction Center – Nashville Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe detox/outpatient/aftercare/intensive-outpatient/partial-hospitalization care. Published profile tags include Substance Use, Mental Health, Detox, Outpatient, Aftercare, Intensive Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#6The Ranch TennesseeIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress52.5research score / 1002.6editorial / 5
Location
Nunnelly, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.3/5 (590 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 19.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 6.5/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify The Ranch Tennessee in Nunnelly, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe residential/outpatient care. Published profile tags include Dual Diagnosis, Substance Use, Mental Health, Residential, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#7JourneyPure — Knoxville Outpatient & Suboxone ClinicIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress49.5research score / 1002.5editorial / 5
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (133 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 14.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.5/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify JourneyPure — Knoxville Outpatient & Suboxone Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient/intensive-outpatient care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#8Apex Recovery – ColumbiaIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress49.0research score / 1002.5editorial / 5
Location
Columbia, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.7/5 (181 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 14.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.0/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Apex Recovery – Columbia in Columbia, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#9Freeman Recovery CenterIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress47.4research score / 1002.4editorial / 5
Location
Dickson, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.3/5 (189 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 14.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 6.4/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Freeman Recovery Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#10JourneyPure KnoxvilleIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress47.1research score / 1002.4editorial / 5
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (429 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 15.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 9.1/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify JourneyPure Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe residential care. Published profile tags include Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Residential, Substance Use. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#11Iris Wellness GroupIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress45.3research score / 1002.3editorial / 5
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 5.0/5 (13 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 10.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 5.5/15 · Consumer 6.8/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Iris Wellness Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient/intensive-outpatient care. Published profile tags include Substance Use, Mental Health, Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Adults, Young Adults. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
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#12English Mountain RecoveryIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress45.2research score / 1002.3editorial / 5
Location
Sevierville, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.5/5 (172 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 15.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 7.2/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify English Mountain Recovery in Sevierville, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe residential care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Residential. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#13Provive Wellness – BrentwoodIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress44.9research score / 1002.2editorial / 5
Location
Brentwood, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.8/5 (82 reviews; 2026-09-03) · Recovery.com 4.8/5 (82 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 10.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 7.9/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Provive Wellness – Brentwood in Brentwood, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com, Recovery.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Opioids, Mental Health, Outpatient, Prescription Drugs. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#14Detox West TennesseeIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress44.5research score / 1002.2editorial / 5
Location
Jackson, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (121 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 13.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.5/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Detox West Tennessee in Jackson, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe detox care. Published profile tags include Detox, Adults, Substance Use. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#15S2L Recovery (Spring2Life): Christian Rehab CenterIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress44.5research score / 1002.2editorial / 5
Location
Woodbury, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (128 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 13.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.5/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify S2L Recovery (Spring2Life): Christian Rehab Center in Woodbury, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe detox care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Opioids, Detox. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#16Cumberland Heights – ChattanoogaIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress43.6research score / 1002.2editorial / 5
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.7/5 (17 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 10.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 7.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 6.6/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Cumberland Heights – Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe outpatient care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Opioids, Outpatient. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People whose assessment supports structured outpatient care and who have a sufficiently stable living and recovery environment.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#17Discovery PlaceIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress42.8research score / 1002.1editorial / 5
Location
Burns, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (195 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 11.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 8.8/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Discovery Place in Burns, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe residential care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Residential. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#18Onsite WorkshopsIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress40.3research score / 1002.0editorial / 5
Location
Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.3/5 (98 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 11.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 6.3/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Onsite Workshops in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile fields describe residential care. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Mental Health, Residential. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#19Frontier Health – Willow RidgeIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress40.2research score / 1002.0editorial / 5
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.7/5 (47 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 10.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 7.2/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Frontier Health – Willow Ridge in Johnson City, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03
#20Recovery Unplugged Nashville Drug & Alcohol RehabIn-state alternativeReal facility, verification in progress38.1research score / 1001.9editorial / 5
Location
Brentwood, Tennessee
Consumer signal
Rehab.com 4.9/5 (371 reviews; 2026-09-03)
Score components
Clinical 6.0/30 · Evidence 6.0/20 · Continuity 3.0/15 · Access 4.0/15 · Consumer 9.1/10 · Transparency 10.0/10
Evidence
Approved directory snapshots identify Recovery Unplugged Nashville Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Brentwood, Tennessee. Consumer-review sources: Rehab.com. Published profile tags include Alcohol, Substance Use. Rehab.com facility snapshot
Best fit
People building a location-specific shortlist and confirming the precise level of care, clinical capability, and payer fit before admission.
Limitations
The review-platform listing is a secondary snapshot, not proof of current licensing, staffing, outcomes, insurance network status, price, availability, or individual clinical fit. Those fields remain pending primary-source verification. This is an in-state alternative outside the named city; travel distance, service area, and admission logistics must be confirmed.
2026-09-03

Method v3.0. ATR TreatmentScores are editorial composites, not copied directory rankings or raw consumer averages. Review ratings are Bayesian-adjusted for volume and contribute no more than 10 points. Licensing, services, medications, staffing, insurance, price, availability, and individual fit require exact-location verification.

2024 FACILITY MARKET CONTEXT

What the treatment market in Tennessee actually looks like

Among responding substance use treatment facilities in the 2024 N-SUMHSS, 47% were for-profit, 53% were non-profit, and 1% were government-owned. Ownership is not a quality score, but it changes the questions a careful comparison should ask about financing, access, continuity, and public accountability.

For city rankings, these are state-level figures only. They do not establish that a particular facility operates in the city or offers a specific service. Every ranked facility still requires an exact address, state authorization, service verification, and a dated primary source.

Ownership of responding substance use treatment facilities in Tennessee, 2024
OwnershipShare
For-profit47%
Non-profit53%
Government-owned1%

Source: KFF analysis of the 2024 National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey and SAMHSA 2024 state profiles. The national survey response rate was 90.4%. Percentages use responding facilities and may not total 100 because of rounding.

DIRECT ANSWER

Start with the required level of care, then verify programs serving Memphis by legal identity, licensed service, clinical capability, medication access, total cost, and a realistic start date. Compare local convenience with the clinical advantages of a broader Tennessee search.

Primary sourcesRegulator, SAMHSA, NIH and plan records
Claim separationVerified fact, provider claim, judgment and gap
MethodologyATR TreatmentScore v2.0
FreshnessReviewed September 2026
LOCAL SEARCH REALITY

Build a defensible shortlist near Memphis

Search results can mix licensed treatment, recovery residences, referral websites, lead generators, outpatient offices, and facilities located far outside the area. Confirm the physical treatment address and legal operator before comparing services.

Several distinct metro markets and Appalachian communities create varied access, transport, and cross-state patterns.

A regional search may improve specialty fit or availability, but it can add travel, family, medication, insurance, and aftercare complexity.

Evidence table for local addiction treatment in Tennessee
Evidence field What to verify Strong signal Common limitation
Identity and authorization Legal operator, physical address, current state record, authorized service Exact entity and service match across primary records Brand name or accreditation without site-specific authorization
Assessment and placement Who assesses, timing, criteria, reassessment, transfer process Individualized placement with documented escalation pathways Admissions-led placement or one setting for every patient
Clinical capability Staffing, medical coverage, medications, psychiatric scope, therapy schedule Capabilities match the person and are delivered at the listed location Broad claims without schedule, credentials, or exclusions
Continuing care Prescriptions, appointments, housing, family, transport, relapse response Warm handoffs with named providers and confirmed dates Generic referral list provided at discharge
Financial terms Network, authorization, estimate, exclusions, separate fees, refunds Written total-cost scenario before admission Benefits quote presented as a payment guarantee
Evidence freshness Source date, last verification, contradiction and correction history Primary records checked on a defined schedule Undated provider claims or raw review volume
LOCAL

Stay near home

Can support family participation, work transitions, and continuity with local clinicians, but may narrow specialty options.

STATE

Search across Tennessee

Broadens availability and specialty fit while keeping care and follow-up within the same state system.

TRAVEL

Consider out-of-state care

May fit a specialized need, but requires careful coverage, transportation, medication, and return-home planning.

FAQ

Questions people ask before comparing programs

How many programs should I compare near Memphis?

Three to five verified candidates are often more useful than a long unfiltered list. Expand the geography if the required service, medication, or start date is unavailable.

Is the closest rehab the best choice?

Not automatically. Compare safety, clinical fit, medication continuity, family needs, total cost, and aftercare with distance.

Can a provider verify insurance?

A provider can check benefits, but the insurer remains the authoritative source for coverage. Request written details from both.

Where can I find public treatment records?

Start with the state regulator, FindTreatment.gov, the state behavioral health authority, and applicable accreditation records.

SOURCES AND PROOF

Authoritative starting points

Source roles are explicit: public records verify identity and status, research sources support clinical context, and provider materials remain provider claims until independently confirmed.