Medical Detox in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey provides physician-led medical detox at a 44-bed facility in Mays Landing, Atlantic County, 26 minutes from Atlantic City. A Medical Director, psychiatrist and clinical director work on site full time. Nurses check vital signs every 4 hours, and the average length of stay is 7 to 10 days.
Joint Commission Accredited
NJ Dept. of Health Licensed
SAMHSA Certified
TRICARE In-NetworkHow long does medical detox take in New Jersey?
Medical detox at Still Detox New Jersey takes 7 to 10 days on average, with up to 14 days for complex cases. One observation day is standard, and most clients step down to residential treatment in the same building on day 8.
Detox duration depends on the substance, the length and severity of use, age and medical risk factors. Still Detox New Jersey builds individualized taper schedules for each client, because a 60-year-old with a 20-year alcohol history tapers slower than a 25-year-old with a 6-month opioid dependence.
Comfort care is the approach during acute withdrawal. Clients participate in clinical programming when medically able, and the full residential schedule begins after medical clearance.
Speak With Admissions →Why choose Still Detox New Jersey for medical detox?
Still Detox New Jersey runs one of the newest detox facilities in the region, with full-time on-site physicians, a gym inside the detox unit and 33 acres of private land in Mays Landing.
Full-Time Physicians On Site
The Medical Director, psychiatrist and clinical director are employed full time and are physically present at the facility. The Medical Director evaluates every client in person within 24 hours.
Brand-New Construction
A new build on 33 owned acres with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms, marble bathrooms and three separable group rooms.
Gym Inside the Detox Unit
A full gym sits inside the detox unit, alongside an outdoor basketball court and an adventure course in the woods.
TRICARE In-Network
Still Detox New Jersey is contracted with TRICARE through the U.S. Department of Defense. Commercial plans are verified for out-of-network benefits before admission.
High Medical Acuity Accepted
Clients with PICC lines, active cancer, late-stage cirrhosis, seizure disorders, HIV and C. difficile are admitted, with private bathrooms built for this population.
No Gap Between Detox and Residential
Clients step down to residential treatment on day 8 in the same building, with the same clinical team. There is no second intake, no facility transfer and no gap in care.
Which substances require medical detox at Still Detox New Jersey?
Adults 18 and older who are physically dependent on alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids or kratom (7-OH) require medically supervised withdrawal management. Stimulant users are admitted directly to residential treatment.
Substances Requiring Medical Detox
Direct to Residential (No Medical Taper)
How does medical detox work at Still Detox New Jersey?
Medical detox at Still Detox New Jersey is physician-supervised withdrawal management at the inpatient level of care, not a standalone program. Detox stabilizes a client medically, and residential treatment addresses the behavioral and psychological dimensions of addiction.
Phase 1: Medical stabilization. Nurses check vital signs every 4 hours. The Medical Director completes a full history and physical, reviews medications and sets an individualized taper schedule based on the substance, the client's age and medical risks.
Phase 2: Comfort care. Still Detox New Jersey uses a comfort-care approach during acute withdrawal. Clients rest, eat three catered meals a day with dietary accommodations (keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, kosher, liquid diets), and begin clinical programming when medically able.
Phase 3: Step-down. Most clients move into residential treatment on day 8, in the same building with the same therapist, case manager and medical team. Insurance typically authorizes residential care 15 days at a time.
What to expect during medical detox at Still Detox New Jersey
Every medical detox admission at Still Detox New Jersey follows the same 6-step process from the first call to the residential step-down.
Confidential Call
Call (609) 740-2100. The same admissions representative stays with you from first call to arrival.
Insurance Verification
Admissions verifies benefits confidentially through VerifyTx before anything is committed.
Pre-Assessment
A detailed call covers substance use history, medical diagnoses, current medications and risk screening.
Arrival & Intake
A nurse and technician meet the client together. Physical assessment, body search, UA screening and document signing happen on arrival.
Medical Evaluation
The Medical Director evaluates the client in person within 24 hours. Columbia Protocol risk screening, PTSD assessment and biopsychosocial assessment follow.
Step-Down to Residential
Residential treatment begins around day 8 in the same building, with the same team. No facility transfer, no gap.
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Insurance and payment for medical detox in New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey is out-of-network with commercial plans and in-network with TRICARE. Admissions verifies each client's benefits confidentially before admission, at no cost and no obligation.
Union plans are a primary payer group in New Jersey. Still Detox New Jersey verifies union and Taft-Hartley benefits individually, including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for NJ teachers and Aetna for Amtrak employees.
Payment plans run through DocPay, with agreed terms and automatic monthly drafts from a bank account or credit card. Travel support with sliding-scale resource allocation is available for clients who qualify.
- ✓Free verificationAdmissions reads your benefits and explains them before you commit.
- ✓TRICARE in-networkContracted through the U.S. Department of Defense.
- ✓Payment plansMonthly drafts arranged through DocPay.
- ✓Travel supportSliding-scale assistance for qualifying patients.
Still Detox does not claim network participation with commercial carriers. Plans are verified individually for out-of-network benefits before admission.
The Mays Landing Facility
Still Detox New Jersey is a new build on 33 owned acres with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a full gym inside the detox unit and an outdoor adventure course.
Medical Detox FAQ
How long does medical detox take at Still Detox New Jersey?
Medical detox at Still Detox New Jersey averages 7 to 10 days, with up to 14 days for complex cases. Most clients step down to residential treatment around day 8.
Which substances require medical detox?
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids (including fentanyl and heroin) and kratom (7-OH) require medically supervised detox. Stimulant users are admitted directly to residential care.
How far is medical detox from Atlantic City?
Still Detox New Jersey is at 170 Route 50 in Mays Landing, about 26 minutes from Atlantic City by the Atlantic City Expressway. Admissions arranges airport pickup and on-site parking is available.
Are vital signs checked during detox?
Yes. Nurses at Still Detox New Jersey check vital signs every 4 hours throughout medical detox, with 24/7 nursing coverage.
Does Still Detox New Jersey accept TRICARE?
Yes. Still Detox New Jersey is in-network with TRICARE through the U.S. Department of Defense. Commercial plans are verified for out-of-network benefits.
Can I visit the facility before admission?
Call admissions at (609) 740-2100 to discuss the facility and the admission process. The pre-assessment call covers every detail before anyone travels.
What happens after medical detox?
Most clients step down to residential treatment in the same building, with the same therapist and medical team. There is no second intake and no facility transfer.
Medical detox in Atlantic County starts with one call
Still Detox New Jersey admissions verifies benefits, completes the pre-assessment and confirms a bed in Mays Landing before anyone travels. Call now to begin.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO
Medical Director, Still Detox New Jersey
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO, evaluates every client in person within 24 hours, sets taper schedules and approves high-acuity admissions. Meet the New Jersey clinical team.