Private rehab the South West

The short answer

Private residential rehab the South West starts at around £4,500 for a 28-day programme and rises with setting and medical cover. The South West has the deepest supply of affordable residential treatment in England, including charity-sector clinics with long clinical histories, alongside small luxury providers in the Cotswolds. It is where London self-funders go when the London price is out of reach.

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What it costs

Typical UK price ranges
OptionDetox28 days
Broadway Lodge

Mid-market · Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

£2,500–£4,500£4,500–£10,000
The Providence Projects

Mid-market · Bournemouth, Dorset

£2,500–£4,500£4,500–£10,000
Gladstones Clinic

Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire

£6,000–£12,000£15,000–£35,000

These are market ranges gathered across CQC-registered UK providers, not quotes. Only the clinic can confirm a final price, and it depends on your assessment. Prices checked July 2026.

Private rehab the South West compared

Private residential clinics serving South West run from £4,500 for 28 days, and a private admission is normally possible within 24 to 72 hours once the assessment is done and funding is confirmed. Bristol, Bath and Bournemouth all have residential options within an hour. From Cornwall and much of Devon, expect a two to three hour journey to a residential bed.

Private rehab the South West compared — clinics compared
ClinicSetting28 daysTypical wait
Broadway LodgeMid-market · Weston-super-Mare, Somerset£4,500–£10,00024–72 hours
The Providence ProjectsMid-market · Bournemouth, Dorset£4,500–£10,00024–72 hours
Gladstones ClinicLuxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire£15,000–£35,00024–72 hours

Getting admitted this week

  1. 1. Tell us the substance, daily amount, last use and any prescribed medication — that decides whether a medically managed detox is needed.
  2. 2. We check which clinics serving South West have a bed this week and what each is quoting, including whether your insurance can be used.
  3. 3. You pick one, we hold a second as backup, and the clinic confirms the price and admission date.
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Clinics used most by South West enquiries

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Travelling for treatment the South West

Bristol, Bath and Bournemouth all have residential options within an hour. From Cornwall and much of Devon, expect a two to three hour journey to a residential bed.

Insurance the South West

Charity and mid-market clinics here are more often self-pay or local-authority funded than insured. If you hold a policy, check network status before assuming a clinic can be used.

See insurance-funded rehab for how each insurer handles addiction claims.

Comparing aftercare the South West

Extended stays and long aftercare are part of the model at several South West clinics — some run three to six months of structured treatment for less than a single premium month elsewhere.

  • How many months of aftercare are included in the fee, and what happens after that
  • Whether aftercare is in person, online, or both
  • Whether family sessions are included
  • Whether relapse means paying for a full second admission
  • Who you call at 9pm on a Saturday in month three

Other regions

Looking at funding rather than private fees? See funded rehab in South West.

Common questions

How much does private rehab cost the South West?

A 28-day residential programme at clinics serving South West sits between £4,500 and £35,000, depending on setting and medical cover. Detox-only admissions are cheaper. These are market ranges we have gathered, not quotes — each clinic confirms its own price after assessment.

Which private rehab clinics serve South West?

The regulated providers most used by South West enquiries are Broadway Lodge, The Providence Projects, Gladstones Clinic. Bristol, Bath and Bournemouth all have residential options within an hour. From Cornwall and much of Devon, expect a two to three hour journey to a residential bed.

Can I use private medical insurance for rehab the South West?

Charity and mid-market clinics here are more often self-pay or local-authority funded than insured. If you hold a policy, check network status before assuming a clinic can be used.

How quickly can someone be admitted the South West?

Usually 24 to 72 hours from the first call for a private admission — assessment, clinic choice, funding confirmation, then admission. What delays it is almost always funding rather than bed availability. NHS-funded residential placement is a separate route and takes months.

What aftercare do private clinics the South West include?

Extended stays and long aftercare are part of the model at several South West clinics — some run three to six months of structured treatment for less than a single premium month elsewhere.

Is there free or NHS-funded rehab the South West?

Yes. Community treatment through your local drug and alcohol service is free and available everywhere. Funded residential placement exists but is rationed through a local-authority panel, so waits are typically months rather than days. We will tell you when that is the better route for you.

Next steps

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