Serenity Cottages of the Desert
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Compiled from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and SAMHSA 2025 National Directory, as of 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current openings and your health plan directly with the program.
- Levels of care
- Residential
- Coverage listed
- Medicaid, TRICARE, Private insurance, Self pay
- Address
- 57131 Lakeview Rd, Baker, CA 92309
- Phone & source
- (702) 381-0952 (Number from FindTreatment.gov)
- Accreditation listed
- None listed
- Setting
- Residential
- Treatment focus
- Substance abuse and mental health
- Ages
- Adults
- Youth & age eligibility
- Adults 18+ only (adolescents under 18 not listed)
- Last checked
- Organization type
- Private for profit organization
- Primary sources
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, SAMHSA 2025 National Directory
What this listing shows
Serenity Cottages of the Desert is listed as a residential program in Baker, California. The listing puts it under substance abuse and mental health. It names one level of care, residential. For payment it names Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance and self pay. Public records list it as a private for profit organization organization, as of 19 Sep 2026.
Care offered
From the program's public listing:
- Residential: live at the program and take part in treatment every day.Ask how long a stay usually runs, what a day looks like, what someone may bring and when family can visit. Ask what happens if a resident needs medical care, and what the program sets up before anyone leaves.
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov service settings on file:
- Residential (24 hour residential)
- Residential detoxification
- Long term residential
- Short term residential
Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.
Who they serve
- Ages
- Adults
- Youth & age eligibility
- Adults 18+ only (adolescents under 18 not listed)
- Gender
- Men only
Treatment focus and specializations
Treatment focus: Substance abuse and mental health
Specializations listed:
- Alcohol
- Desert
- Drug Addiction
Therapies
Therapies listed:
- Individual Counseling
- Art Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills
- Medication for Addiction (MAT)
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Relapse Prevention Counseling
- Yoga
Languages
Languages listed: English
Payment
Lists Medicaid
This program's public listing says it takes Medicaid. That does not mean it takes every Medicaid plan in California, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.
Medicare not listed
This program's listing does not say it takes Medicare. If you have Medicare, ask the program before you go.
Other coverage listed
TRICARE, TriWest, Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, ComPsych, First Health, GEHA, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, MHN, MultiPlan, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Private insurance, Self pay
These come from the program's public listing. Confirm your plan with the program.
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Additional funding and coverage notes
TRICARE is named on file. Ask admissions whether this location bills as a participating TRICARE network provider and whether prior referral is required.
How paying for treatment works · Employer PPO vs. HMO plans · FMLA & job protected leave · Using an EAP
Accreditation listed
No voluntary accreditation was listed. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be checked with your state health or behavioral health agency.
Questions worth asking this program
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- How long does a stay usually run, and who decides when it ends?
- Which Medicaid plans do you bill, and do you need a referral or prior authorization?
- Are you in network for my exact plan, and what would I owe if you are not?
- This is listed as a men only program. What ages do you take?
- Who licenses this program in California, and what is the license number?
- Is there an opening now, and if not, how long is the wait and what should someone do meanwhile?
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Common questions about this listing
Does Serenity Cottages of the Desert take Medicaid? Serenity Cottages of the Desert lists Medicaid on its public profile. State Medicaid programs run through multiple managed care plans in California, so call admissions with your member ID to confirm whether your specific Medicaid plan and level of care are accepted.
What Medicare or private insurance coverage does Serenity Cottages of the Desert list? Serenity Cottages of the Desert names TriWest, Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield on its public listing. Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.
What levels of care does Serenity Cottages of the Desert list? Serenity Cottages of the Desert lists residential. Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.
Is Serenity Cottages of the Desert accredited or state licensed? No voluntary national accreditation is listed on this public record. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be confirmed with the health or behavioral health agency in California or by asking the program for its license number.
Who does Serenity Cottages of the Desert serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists adults. The program is listed for men only. The listed address is 57131 Lakeview Rd, Baker, CA 92309. Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.
How can I contact Serenity Cottages of the Desert directly? Phone listed in SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov directory. We have not called it. Dial (702) 381-0952 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.
About this listing
Source: cross referenced against SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and SAMHSA 2025 National Directory, compiled 19 Sep 2026. Retrieved 18 Sep 2026.
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